Pentane

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H303, H304, H313, H316, H319, H336, H411

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Classification under Work Safe New Zealand 3.1B - Flammable liquids: high hazard 6.1E - Substances that are acutely toxic 6.1E - Substances that are acutely toxic (Dermal) 6.9B - Substances that are harmful to human target organs or systems 9.1B - Substances that are ecotoxic in the aquatic environment 6.3B - Substances that are mildly irritating to the skin 6.4A - Substances that are irritating to the eye 6.1E - Substances that are acutely toxic (Oral) Classified as hazardous according to criteria of EPA New Zealand HSNO Approval Number HSR001212

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 2

Health hazards

Aspiration Toxicity Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 5 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 5 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 3 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3

Environmental hazards

Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor H304 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways H313 - May be harmful in contact with skin H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H316 - Causes mild skin irritation H303 - May be harmful if swallowed H319 - Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements

P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking P233 - Keep container tightly closed P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P240 - Ground/bond container and receiving equipment P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take precautionary measures against static discharge P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Further information

Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking