Whiting Butane

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Butane is a colorless gas having no odor. It is extremely flammable and explosive. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. At high concentrations this product acts as a simple asphyxiant. Large pressure drops in a butane process could result in temperatures low enough to cause frost bite. DANGER! FLAMMABLE LIQUEFIED GAS LIQUEFIED GAS UNDER PRESSURE. MAY EXPLODE IF HEATED. PRODUCES SKIN IRRITATION UPON PROLONGED OR REPEATED SKIN CONTACT. MAY CONTAIN TRACE AMOUNTS OF BENZENE WHICH CAN CAUSE CANCER OR BE TOXIC TO BLOOD-FORMING ORGANS. MAY BECOME ASPHYXIANT IF RELEASED. UPON SUDDEN RELEASE OF PRESSURE, CAN CAUSE FROSTBITE WHEN IN CONTACT WITH SKIN. NO SMOKING! KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT/SPARKS/OPEN FLAMES/HOT SURFACES. WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES, CLOTHING AND EYE WEAR WHEN HANDLING. Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Information

Physical hazards

Classification Flammable Gas, Category 1 Gas Under Pressure, Liquefied gas

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute Toxicity, Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 2a Specific Target organ toxicity, Category 1 (central nervous system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system)

Environmental hazards

Classification None contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately None call for assistance. LEAKING GAS FIRE: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. If safe, eliminate ignition sources.

2.2 Label elements

Information

Signal word

Danger

Prevention

Extremely flammable gas Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces Contains gas under pressure, Do not breathe gas may explode if heated Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area

Health hazards

Avoid release to the environment Causes serious eye irritation Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/face protection Causes damage to central Wear respiratory protection nervous system,

Response

cardiovascular system, IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position respiratory system comfortable for breathing. Immediately call for assistance IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove

Storage

Store locked up Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations