Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
General Information
Revision date
2019-09-18
Product name
n-Pentane
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
KISHIDA CHEMICAL CO., LTD
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
kagakuhinanzenkanri@kishida.co.jp
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
and label elements of the product
Other physicochemical hazards
Flammable liquids: Category 2
Health hazards
Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Category 3 (Respiratory tract irritation) Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Category 3(Narcosis)
Aspiration hazard
Category 1
Environmental hazards
Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute hazard: Category 2 (Note) GHS classification without description: Not classified/Classification not possible
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Highly flammable liquid and vapor Causes serious eye irritation May cause respiratory irritation May cause drowsiness or dizziness May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways Toxic to aquatic life
Prevention
Avoid release to the environment. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wash contaminated parts thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves and face protection. Wear eye protection/face protection.
Response
In case of fire: Use appropriate media other than water for extinction. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep cool.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/national regulation. Specific Physical and Chemical hazards Highly flammable liquid. Vapor/air mixture may explode.
