Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
78-79-5
Name of the chemical
Isopren; Methyl-1,3-butadien
Concentration
>95
EC/CAS
98-29-3
Name of the chemical
4-tert-Butylpyrocatechol
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Version
This safety data sheet was created pursuant to the requirements of Canada
Revision date
2025-12-22
Product name
Isoprene
Product Synonyms
2-Methyl-1,3-butadiene; 1,3-Butadiene, 2-Methyl-; 2-Methylbutadiene; 3-Methyl-1,3-Butadiene, Methylbivinyl; Beta-Methylbivinyl; Hemiterpene
CAS No.
78-79-5
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H224, H341, H350
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H224
Extremely flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
WHMIS 2015 Classification
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Extremely flammable liquid and vapor Suspected of causing genetic defects May cause cancer Hazardous polymerization may occur
Prevention
Keep cool. Protect from sunlight Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Keep container tightly closed Ground and bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Use non-sparking tools Take action to prevent static discharges
Response
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish
Storage
Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Light sensitive Contains a known or suspected endocrine disruptor
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
WHMIS 2015 Classification This product is hazardous in accordance with the Canada Hazardous Products Act (HPA) and Hazardous Products Regulation (HPR), as amended (SOR/2022-272) Flammable liquids Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Physical Hazards Not Otherwise Classified Category 1 Hazardous polymerization may occur
