Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
General Information
Version
6.8
Revision date
2024-05-28
Product name
2-Methylbutane
CAS No.
78-78-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses
Emergency telephone
+61 1800 800 097, +61 2 9037 2994
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Company Information
company name
Merck Life Science Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
customersupport.anz@merckgroup.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H224, H304, H336, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H224
Extremely flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids (Category 1), H224 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Central nervous system, H336 Aspiration hazard (Category 1), H304 Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard (Category 2), H411 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Aspiration hazard
(Category Long-term (chronic) aquatic 1), H304 hazard (Category 2), H411 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H224 Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P261 Avoid breathing mist or vapors. P273 Avoid release to the environment.
Response
P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P391 Collect spillage.
Storage
P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Other hazards
Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking
