Iso-PENTANE

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview -------------------------- Danger! Extremely Flammable Liquid And Vapor. Vapor May Cause Flash Fire. Harmfulor Fatalifsw Allowed. Harmful Ifinhaled. Affects Centralnervous System. Causes Irritation To Skin, Eyes And Respiratorytract. SAF-T-DATA Ratings (Provided here for your convenience) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Health Rating: 2 - Moderate (Life) Flammability Rating: 4 - Extreme (Flammable) Reactivity Rating: 0 - None Contact Rating: 1 - Slight Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES & SHIELD; LAB COAT & APRON; VENT HOOD; PROPER GLOVES; CLASS B EXTINGUISHER

Storage

Color Code Red (Flammable) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Potential health effects

Inhalation: May cause symptoms similar to those of ingestion. Concentrations between 270 and 400 mg/liter may cause narcosis and cardiac sensitization. Ingestion: May cause nausea, vomiting, pulmonary irritation, and bronchial pneumonia with fever and coughing when aspirated. If large dose (> 1ml/kg) are ingested and retained symptoms of central nervous system depression may occur. May cause ventricular fibrillation and kidney, liver, and bone marrow damage. Swallowed liquids can vaporize in the trachea. Aspiration into the lungs is an asphyxiation hazard. Skin Contact: Very high vapor concentrations and liquid may cause irritation, redness, and pain. Eye Contact: Very high vapor concentrations and liquid may cause irritation, redness, and pain. Chronic Exposure: Prolonged or repeated inhalation may cause dizziness, weakness, weight loss, anemia, nervousness, pains in the limbs and peripheral numbness. Repeated skin contact with liquid may cause drying and dermatitis. Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: No information found.