Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
General Information
Version
5.1.1.1
Revision date
2017-06-27
Product name
4-METHYL-1-PENTENE
Product name
4-METHYL-1-PENTENE
Identification on the label/Trade name
Isohexenes
Product Synonyms
C6-H12; (CH3)2CHCH2CH=CH2; 1-pentene, 4-methyl-; 4-methyl-pentene-1
Chemical name
4-methyl-1-pentene
CAS No.
691-37-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Organic syntheses; monomer for plastics used in automobile construction, electronic components and laboratory ware
Emergency telephone
+61 2 9841 0555, +61 2 9841 0500
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich (Merck)
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
ausmail@sial.com
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H304, H315, H319, H335, H336
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Classification of the substance or mixture
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Hazard(s) not otherwise specified Not Applicable
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/intrinsically safe equipment.
Response
P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use alcohol resistant foam or normal protein foam for extinction.
Storage
P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
toxicity - single exposure Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation), Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 3 (narcotic effects), Aspiration Hazard Category 1
