General Information
Revision date
2025-06-24
Product name
2,2,4-Trimethylpentane
Product Synonyms
Isooctane, Trimethylpentane
CAS No.
540-84-1
Emergency telephone
1-800-535-5053, 1-352-323-3500
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Lab Alley, LLC
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H304, H315, H319, H336
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Highly flammable liquid and vapor. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Prevention
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. 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. Keep cool.
Response
Get medical attention/advice if you feel unwell. Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Skin If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsingIf eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Do NOT induce vomiting. Fire In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction.
Storage
Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) Flammable liquids Category 2 Skin Corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Central nervous system (CNS).