General Information
Version
6
Revision date
2026-07-18
Product name
2-Methyl-2-butene
Product Synonyms
ß-Isoamylene
CAS No.
513-35-9
supplier name
Fisher Scientific UK
Emergency telephone
001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific UK
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H302, H304, H315, H336, H341, H351, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Liquid Colorless Strong Emergency Overview Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause drowsiness and dizziness. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Harmful if swallowed. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Causes skin irritation. Suspected of causing cancer. Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 2 Aspiration Toxicity Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 2 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor H302 - Harmful if swallowed H304 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways H315 - Causes skin irritation H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects H351 - Suspected of causing cancer H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Prevention
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P330 - Rinse mouth P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P372 - Explosion risk in case of fire P374 - Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance P380 - Evacuate area P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse
Storage
P403 + P233 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep cool
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
Vapors may cause flash fire or explosion. Highly flammable.
Health hazards
Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Harmful if swallowed. Aspiration hazard if swallowed - can enter lungs and cause damage. Causes skin irritation. Suspected of causing cancer.
Environmental hazards
Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its volatility. The product contains volatile organic compounds (VOC) which will evaporate easily from all surfaces. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids. Category 2 Aspiration Toxicity Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity