Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
General Information
Revision date
2015-10-18
Product name
Isopentane
Product Synonyms
2-methylbutane; ethyldimethylmethane; pentane
CAS No.
78-78-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Fast evaporating solvent, blowing agent for polystyrene & other polymer foams, organic synthesis heat transfer fluid in refrigeration (“Freon” alternative)
supplier name
Megaloid Laboratories Limited
Emergency telephone
Call CHEMTREC - (800) 424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Megaloid Laboratories Limited
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H224, H304, H336, H401
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H224
Extremely flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Class flammable aspiration STOT aquatic acute (category) (1) (3) (2) No signal
Signal word
DANGER DANGER WARNING word / No
Hazard pictograms
Extremely May be fatal May cause Toxic to flammable if swallowed drowsiness or aquatic life liquid & & enters dizziness (H401)
Hazard statements
vapour airways (H336) (H224) (H304) Hazardous Pictograms
Precautionary statements
Statements for Labelling
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating, and lighting equipment. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P261 Avoid breathing vapours. P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use appropriate foam to extinguish.
Storage
P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national and international P501 regulations.
