General Information
Product name
2,2,4-Trimethylpentane
Product Synonyms
Isooctane; Isobutyltrimethylmethane; TMP
CAS No.
540-84-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
This product is recommended for laboratory and manufacturing use only. It is not recommended for drug, food or household use
Emergency telephone
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Company Information
company name
1000 Tedia Way
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
tedia@tedia.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H304, H315, H336, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable Liquids: GHS Category 2 Skin Irritation: GHS Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity, Single Exposure: GHS Category 3
Aspiration hazard
GHS Category 1 Acute Aquatic Toxicity: GHS Category 1 Chronic Aquatic Toxicity: GHS Category 1
Signal word
DANGER!
Hazard statements
H225 – Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H304 – May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways. H315 – Causes skin irritation. H336 – May cause drowsiness and dizziness. H410 – Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements
P210 – Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. 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: Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P341 - IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P501 – Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. Emergency Overview Breathing vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Causes irritation eyes, skin, and respiratory tract. Aspiration hazard if swallowed. Can damage lungs. Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Vapor may cause flash fire. Target Organs: Central nervous system, lungs, eyes, and skin.
HMIS® ratings
Health – 2 Flammability – 3 Physical Hazard – 0 PPE – User supplied NOTE: HMIS ratings use a numbering scale that ranges from 0 - 4 to indicate the degree of hazard. A value of zero means the chemical presents no hazard while a value of four indicates a high hazard. These ratings are based on the inherent properties of this chemical under expected conditions of normal use and are not intended to be used in emergency situations. PPE is determined by the user based on their needs and conditions.
