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
5
Revision date
2025-12-30
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
1.2.2. Uses advised against
This product does not contain any substance(s) on the Illicit Drug Precursors/Reagents list This product does not contain any substance(s) subject to Prohibition, Authorization or Restriction. This product does not contain any substance(s) listed on the voluntary National Code of Practice for Chemicals of Security Concern
Emergency telephone
+613 9757 4559
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Company Information
company name
ThermoFisher Scientific Australia Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
ANZinfo@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H224, H341, H350, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H224
Extremely flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia. Classification under Safe Work Australia
Physical hazards
Flammable liquids Category 1
Health hazards
Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B
Environmental hazards
Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 2 Label Elements Flame
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H224 - Extremely flammable liquid and vapor H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects if inhaled H350 - May cause cancer H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P201 - Obtain special instructions before use 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 P233 - Keep container tightly closed P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges 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 or 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 P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Further information
Contains a known or suspected endocrine disruptor Contains a substance on the National Authorities Endocrine Disruptor Lists
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia Physical hazards Flammable liquids Category 1 Health hazards Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Environmental hazards Chronic aquatic toxicity
