Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
201-143-3/78-79-5
Name of the chemical
Isopren; Methyl-1,3-butadien
Concentration
<=100%
General Information
Version
8.4
Revision date
2024-09-07
Product name
Isoprene
CAS No.
78-79-5
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances
1.2.2. Uses advised against
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Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H224, H341, H350, H401, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H224
Extremely flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H224 Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H401 Toxic to aquatic life. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. 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. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
- none
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) Flammable liquids (Category 1), H224 Germ cell mutagenicity (Category 2), H341 Carcinogenicity (Category 1B), H350 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard (Category 2), H401 Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard (Category 3), H412 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.