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General Information
Revision date
2016-01-29
Product name
PENTANE
Product Synonyms
MTG MSDS 130; N-PENTANE; AMYL HYDRIDE; UN 1265; C5H12
Chemical name
Hydrocarbons, aliphatic
CAS No.
109-66-0
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Industrial and Specialty Gas Applications
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, 703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H304, H336
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Highly flammable liquid and vapor. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Prevention
Keep container tightly closed. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flame/hot surfaces - No smoking. Ground/Bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Use only non-sparking tools. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
Response
In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Do NOT induce vomiting.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep cool. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable Liquids - Category 2 Aspiration Hazard - Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure - Category 3
