Pentane

Hazard statements

Flammable Liquids – Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. Category 1 Acute Toxicity, Oral – Harmful if swallowed. Category 4 Specific Target Organ Toxicity, May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Single Exposure – Category 3 May cause respiratory irritation. Skin corrosion/irritation – Causes skin irritation. Category 2 Eye damage/irritation – Causes serious eye irritation. Category 2A Specific Target Organ Toxicity, Causes damage to nervous system through Repeated Exposure – Cat 1 prolonged or repeated exposure.

Aspiration hazard

May be fatal if swallowed and enters Category 1 airways. Carcinogenicity – Category 1A May cause cancer. Toxic to reproduction – Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn Category 2 child. No

2.3 Other hazards

Repeated exposure may cause skin

Hazard pictograms

dryness and cracking.

Signal word

Danger

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 gas/vapors. • Wash hands thoroughly after handling. • Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. • Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. • Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. • Obtain special instructions before use. • Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

Response

In case of fire: Use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water fog or foam to extinguish. • If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. • Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. • If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Rinse skin with water/shower. • If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. • If exposed or concerned: Call a physician/doctor. • If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lens, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. • If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. • If swallowed: Immediately call a doctor. Do not induce vomiting. • Rinse mouth.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with applicable local, provincial/state, and federal regulations.