n-Pentane

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H304, H336, H411

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA defined hazards Hazards for the product as sold

Physical hazards

Hazards for the product as sold Flammable liquids Category 2

Health hazards

Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 narcotic effects Aspiration hazard Category 1 Hazards for the product as sold

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 2 hazard Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 2

Long term hazards

Hazards for the product as sold

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Take action to prevent static discharges. Avoid breathing mist/vapors. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

If swallowed Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Do NOT induce vomiting. If on skin (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. If inhaled Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish. Collect spillage.

Storage

Keep cool. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise Static accumulating flammable liquid can become electrostatically charged even in bonded and classified (HNOC) grounded equipment. Sparks may ignite liquid and vapor. May cause flash fire or explosion. No additional hazards are known to be associated with the expected conditions of use at the time of publication. This document does not address hazards that may arise from uses not reasonably anticipated by the manufacturer

Additional information

None.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Category 1 Hazards for the product as sold Environmental hazards Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 2 hazard Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 2 long-term hazard Hazards for the product as sold OSHA defined hazards Not classified.