Pentane

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H304, H319, H336, H411

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand Classification under Work Safe New Zealand Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand HSNO Approval Number HSR001212 GHS Classification

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 2

Health hazards

Aspiration Toxicity Category 1 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 H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H319 - Causes serious eye irritation

Prevention

P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P233 - Keep container tightly closed P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection 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 P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P273 - Avoid release to the environment

Response

P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P391 - Collect spillage

Storage

P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical hazards Flammable liquids Category 2 Health hazards Aspiration Toxicity Category 1 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Environmental hazards Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 2