n-Pentane

Hazard statements (CLP)

H224, H304, H336, H411

Code

Statements

H224

Extremely flammable liquid and vapour

CLP CLASSIFICATION

CLP/GHS) Flammable liquid: Flammable liquid 1 – extremely flammable liquid and vapour

Aspiration hazard

Asp. Tox. 1 – may be fatal if swallowed and enters airways Specific target organ toxicity – single: STOT SE 3 – May cause drowsiness or dizziness Aquatic Chronic 2 – hazardous to the aquatic environment – toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

EU Classification

Directive 67/548/EEC & 1999/45/EC F+; R12 / Xn; R65, R66, R67 / N; R51/R53 Extremely flammable Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed Repeat exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long term adverse effects in the aquatic environment Risk advice to man and the environment: Contact with liquid may cause cold burns / frost bite

2.2 Label elements

Pictograms

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H224 Extremely flammable liquid and vapour H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects EUH066 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness and cracking

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed P240 Ground / bond container and receiving equipment P241 Use explosion proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment P242 Use only non-sparking tools P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge P261 Avoid breathing mist / vapours P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P273 Avoid release to the environment P280 Wear protective gloves and eye / face protection

Response

P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician P303 + P361 + P3563 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water / shower. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P312 Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor / physician if you feel unwell. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use water fog, foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide (CO2) for extinction. P391 Collect spillage

Storage

P403 + P233 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up. Precautionary statement disposal P501 Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

Contact with liquid may cause cold burns / frost bite.