Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
78-78-4
Name of the chemical
isopentane
Concentration
2-METHYLBUTANE
General Information
Version
01
Revision date
2015-09-16
Product name
ISOPENTANE, 99%
Product Synonyms
2-METHYLBUTANE
CAS No.
78-78-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
professional, scientific and technical activities: other professional, scientific and technical activities
Manufacturer Name
GFS Chemicals, Inc
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300
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Company Information
company name
GFS Chemicals, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
service@gfschemicals.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H224, H304, H335, H336, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H224
Extremely flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical hazards
Flammable liquids Category 1
Health hazards
Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 respiratory tract irritation Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 narcotic effects Aspiration hazard Category 1
Environmental hazards
Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 2
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
Response
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Collect spillage.
Storage
Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up. Handle under inert gas.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known. classified (HNOC)
Additional information
None.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Category 1 Environmental hazards Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 2 long-term hazard OSHA defined hazards Not classified.
