Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
General Information
Revision date
2014-10-24
Product name
PENTANES, liquid
Product Synonyms
(CH3)2-CH-CH2-CH3, 2-methylbutane, C5-H12, Exxon Manufacturer"s Code 11460, Exxsol isopentane S, butane, 2-methyl-, ethyldimethylmethane, iso-pentane, isoamylhydride, isopentane, pentane, iso-
Chemical name
isopentane
CAS No.
78-78-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Used as a solvent; in the manufacture of chlorinated derivatives; as a blowing agent for polystyrene. [Hawley]
Emergency telephone
61 7 3009 4100 ; 1300 727 696
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
VWR International, Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
csaus@au.vwr.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H224, H304, H336, H401, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H224
Extremely flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the Model WHS Regulations and the ADG Code. CHEMWATCH HAZARD RATINGS Min Max Flammability 4 Toxicity 0 0 = Minimum Body Contact 1 1 = Low 2 = Moderate Reactivity 1 3 = High Chronic 0 4 = Extreme Poisons Schedule S5 [2] Flammable Liquid Category 1, STOT - SE (Narcosis) Category 3, Aspiration Hazard Category 1, Acute Aquatic Hazard Category 2, Chronic Aquatic Hazard Category 2 Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HSIS ; 3. Classification drawn from EC Directive 1272/2008 - Annex VI
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
H224 Extremely flammable liquid and vapour H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways H401 Toxic to aquatic life H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects AUH066 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness and cracking
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P273 Avoid release to the environment.
Response
P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P370+P378_1 In case of fire: Use alcohol resistant foam or normal protein foam for extinction. P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider/if you feel unwell.
Storage
P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised chemical landfill or if organic to high temperature incineration
