General Information
Revision date
2007-09-04
Product name
2,2,4-Trimethylpentane, Practical
Product Synonyms
Isooctane
CAS No.
540-84-1
Manufacturer Name
EMD Chemicals Inc
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Company Information
company name
EMD Chemicals Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
29 CFR 1910.1200) Physical state Liquid. Odor : Mild. OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Emergency overview DANGER! EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. HARMFUL IF INHALED OR SWALLOWED. CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. VAPOR MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRE.
Aspiration hazard
Do not ingest. Avoid contact with skin and clothing. Avoid breathing vapor or mist. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Keep container closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Potential Acute Health Effects
Eyes Irritating to eyes. Skin Irritating to skin. Inhalation Toxic by inhalation. Irritating to respiratory system. Ingestion Toxic if swallowed. Aspiration hazard if swallowed. Can enter lungs and cause damage. Carcinogenic effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Mutagenic effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Teratogenic Effects
No known significant effects or critical hazards. Reproductive toxicity Medical conditions Repeated skin exposure can produce local skin destruction or dermatitis. Repeated or aggravated by over- prolonged exposure to the substance can produce lung damage. Repeated or exposure prolonged contact with spray or mist may produce chronic eye irritation and severe skin irritation. See toxicological information (section 11)
