Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
General Information
Version
7.2
Revision date
2025-01-22
Product name
Isopentane
Product Synonyms
2-methyl butane, Ethyl dimethyl methane
CAS No.
78-78-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Blowing agent
supplier name
SHELL EASTERN CHEMICALS (S) A REGISTERED BUSINESS OF SHELL EASTERN
Emergency telephone
+65 6384 8269, +65 6384 8454, +65 65429595
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
SHELL EASTERN CHEMICALS (S)
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H224, H304, H336
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H224
Extremely flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification GHS Classification Flammable liquids Category 1
Aspiration hazard
Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - Category 3 single exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic Category 2 hazard
Signal word
Danger
Physical hazards
H224 Extremely flammable liquid and vapour.
Health hazards
H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Environmental hazards
Not classified as an environmental hazard under GHS criteria.
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P273 Avoid release to the environment.
Response
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish. P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell.
Storage
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P235 Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
In use, may form flammable/explosive vapour-air mixture.This material is a static accumulator.Even with proper grounding and bonding, this material can still accumulate an electrostatic charge.If sufficient charge is allowed to accumulate, electrostatic discharge and ignition of flammable air-vapour mixtures can occur.Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids : Category 1 Aspiration hazard : Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 3 single exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic : Category 2 hazard
