Product ID:2,2,4-TRIMETHYLPENTANE, (SEE SUPPLEMENTAL DATA)
MSDS Date:07/22/1996
FSC:6605
NIIN:00-979-3809
Status Code:A
Kit Part:Y
MSDS Number: CLBFC

Emergency Phone: 310-516-8200

Info Phone: 310-516-8000

Cage: 63415

Telephone: 310-516-9843

Cage: 63415

2,2,4-TRIMETHYLPENTANE

CAS: 540-84-1

RTECS: SA3320000

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT) IS UNKNOWN.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:UNKNOWN Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: SLIGHTLY DANGEROUS TO DANGEROUS
IN CASE OF EYE CONTACT (IRRITANT), OF INGESTION, OF INHALATION.
VERY SLIGHTLY TO SLIGHTLY DANGEROUS IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT
(IRRITANT). THIS PRLODUCT MAY IRRITAT E EYES AND SKIN UPON CONTACT.
CHRONIC: CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: NOT AVAILABLE. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS:
NOT AVAILABLE. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: NOT AVAILABLE. TOXICITY OF THE
PRODUCT TO THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM. NO T AVAILABLE. THERE IS NO
KNOWN EFFECTS FROM CHRONIC EXPOSURE TO THIS PRODUCT. REPEATED OR
PROLONGED EXPOSURE IS NOT KNOWN TO AGGRAVATE MEDICAL CONDITION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: NOT AVAILABLE.
Effects of Overexposure:ACUTE: DANGEROUS TO DANGEROUS IN CASE OF EYE
CONTACT (IRRITANT), OF INHALATION. VERY SLIGHTLY TO SLIGHTLY
DANGEROUS IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT (IRRITANT). THIS PRODUCT MAY
IRRITATE EYES AND SKIN UPON CON TACT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:REPEATED OR PROLONGED EXPOSURE IS
NOT KNOWN TO AGGRAVITE MEDICAL CONDITION.

First Aid:EYE CONTACT: REMOVE CONTACT LENSES. DO NOT USE AN EYE
OINTMENT. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN CONTACT: REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHES PROTECTING YOUR OWN HANDS AND BODY. LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE.
PLACE VICTIM UNDER A DELUGE SHOWER. IF CHEMICAL TOUCHES EXPOSED
SKIN, SUCH AS HAND; WASH CONTMAINATED SKIN WITH WATER AND
NON-ABRASIVE SOAP. CLEAN FOLDS, CREVICES CREASES AND GROIN. COVER
IRRITATED SKIN WITH AN EMOILLENT. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, SEEK
MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALATION: MOVE VICTIM TO WELL VENTILATED AREA.
SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. SERIOUS INHALATION: MOVE VICTIM TO SAFE
AREA. LOOSEN TIGHT CLOTHING (CONTD. SEE "ECOLOGICAL")

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:=-12.C, 10.4F
FLAMMABLE.
Autoignition Temp:=418.C, 784.4F
Lower Limits:1.1
Upper Limits:6.0
Extinguishing Media:FLAMMABLE LIQUID, INSOLUBLE IN WATER. SMALL FIRE:
USE DRY CHEMICALS, CO2, ALCOHOL FOAM, OR WATER SPRAY. LARGE FIRE:
USE WATER SPRAY, OR FOG. COOL CONTAINING VESSELS WITH WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:SLIGHTLY FLAMMABLE TO FLAMMABLE IN PRESENCE OF
OPEN FLAMES AND SPARKS. SMALL FIRES: USE DRY CHEMICALS, CO2,
ALCOHOL FOAM, OR WATER SPRAY. LARGE FIRE: USE WATER SPRAY OR FOG.
COOL CONTAINING VESSELS WI TH WATER JET IN ORDER TO PREVENT
PRESSURE BUILD-UP, AUTOIGNITION, OR EXPLOSION.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:RISKS OF EXPLOSION IN PRESENCE OF
MECHANICAL IMPACT, OR IN PRESENCE OF STATIC DISCHARGE: NOT
AVAILABLE. NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE IN MFR'S DATABASE REGARDING
PRODUCT'S RISKS OF EXPLOSION IN PRESENCE OF VARIOUS MATERIALS.
COOL CONTAINING VESSELS WITH WATER JET TO PREVENT PRESSURE
BUILD-UP, AUTIGNITION, EXPLOSION.

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL SPILL: ABSORB WITH INERT MATERIAL. PUT
IN APPROPRIATE CONTAINER. LARGE SPILL: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, INSOLUBLE
IN WATER. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT AND IGNITION SOURCES. STOP LEAK.
ABSORB WITH DRY EARTH, S AND, OTHER NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL. DO
NOT GET WATER INSIDE CONTAINER. DO NOT TOUCH MATERIAL. PREVENT
ENTRY INTO SEWERS, BASEMENTS, CONFINED AREAS; DIKE IF NEEDED. CALL
FOR ASSISTANCE ON DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

Handling and Storage Precautions:FLAMMABLE MATERIALS SHOULD BE STORED
IN A SEPARATE SAFETY STORAGE CABINET OR ROOM. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT
AND SOURCES OF IGNITION. GROUND ALL EQUIPMENT CONTAINING MATERIAL.
DO NOT BREATHE GAS , FUMES, VA POR, OR SPRAY. AVOID CONTACT WITH
EYES. WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Other Precautions:IN CASE OF INSUFFICIENT VENTILATION, WEAR SUITABLE
RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT. IF YOU FEEL UNWELL, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
AND SHOE THE LABEL WHEN POSSIBLE.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE RESPIRATOR WHEN VENTILATION IS
INADEQUATE. BE SURE TO USE A MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR
EQUIVALENT.
Ventilation:PROVIDE EXHAUST VENTRILATION OR OTHER ENGINEERING CONTROLS
TO KEEP THE AIRBORNE CONCENTRATIONS OF VAPORS BELOW THEIR
RESPECTIVE THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, NEOPRENE FOR REPEATED CONTACT
Eye Protection:SPLASH GOGGLESS
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, FULL SUIT, VAPOR RESPIRATOR,
ENSURE THAT EYEWASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER IS NEAR WORK-STATION
LOCATION. SUGGESTED PROTECTIVE CLOTHING MIGHT NOT BE SUFFICIENT;
CONSULT A SPECIALIST.
Work Hygienic Practices:PERSPNAL PROTECTION IN CASE OF LARGE SPILL:
SPLASH GOGGLES, FULL SUIT, VAPOR RESPIRATOR, BOOTS, GLOVES, A
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS SHOULD BE USED TO AVOID
INHALATION OF PRODUCT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THIS ENTRY DESCRIBES 2,2,4-TRIMETHYLPENTANE, PART B OF A FOUR PART KIT
(P/N 351-3FK) INCLUDING METHYL ALCOHOL, PART A; CESIUM FLUORIDE,
CSF, PART C; AND NAPHTHOL GREEN B. ITEM CATELOG NUMBERS FOR 2,2
,4-TRIMETHLYPENTANE:T1125, SP181, US096, USO97.

HCC:F5
Boiling Pt:=99.3C, 210.7F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-107.4C, -161.3F
Vapor Pres:40.6 MM OF HG @20C
Vapor Density:3.94(AIR=1
Spec Gravity:0.7 (H2O=1)
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE IN COLD WATER.
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NOT AVAILABL

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NO SPECIFIC INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE IN MFR'S DATABASE REGARDING THE
REACTIVITY OF THIS MATERIAL IN PRESENCE OF VARIOUS OTHER MATERIALS.
NON-CORROSIVE IN PRESENCE OF GLASS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:PRODUCT IS STABLE. INSTABILITY
TEMPERATURE: N/A. CONDITIONS OF INSTABILITY: NO ADDITIONAL REMARK.

Waste Disposal Methods:RECYCLE TO PROCESS, IF POSSIBLE. CONSULT YOUR
LOCAL OR REGIONAL AUTHORITIES.

Toxicological Information:TOXICITY TO ANIMALS: LD50 AND LC50: NOT
AVAILABLE. CHRONIC EFFECTS ON HUMANS: TOXICITY OF THE PRODUCT TO
THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM: NOT AVAILABLE. OTHER TOXIC EFFECTS ON
HUMANS: SLIGHTLY DANGEROUS TO DA NGEROUS IN CASE OF EYE
CONTACT(IRRITANT), OF INGESTION, OF INHALATION. VERY SLIGHTLY TO
SLIGHTLY DANGEROUS IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT (IRRITANT).

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:PRODUCTS OF DEGRADATION: CARBON OXIDES (CO,CO2). TOXICITY OF
PRODUCTS OF BIODEGRADATION: THE PRODUCTS OF DEGRADATION ARE MORE
TOXIC. (CONTD. FROM "FIRST AID") SUCH AS A COLLAR, TIE, BELT,
WAISTBAND. I F BREATHING DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. IF NOT BREATHING,
GIVE MOUTH-TO-MOUTH RESUCITATION. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.
INGESTION: REMOVE DENTURES. REMOVE POSSIBLE OBSTRUCTIONS FROM MOUTH
BUT DO NOT FORCE FIN GERS OR A HARD OBJECT BETWEEN VICTIMS TEETH.
HAVE CONSCIOUS PERSON DRINK SEVERAL GLASSES OF WATER OR MILK.
INDUCE VOMITING BY STICKING FINGER IN THROAT. SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION. SERIOUS INGESTION: (CON TINUED SEE "TRANSPORTATION")

Transport Information:DOT CLASSIFICATION: DOT CLASS 3; FLAMMABLE
LIQUID; PSN: OCTANE; UN 1262; PKG I I. (CONTD. FROM "ECOLOGICAL")
REMOVE DENTURES. REMOVE POSSIBLE OBSTRUCTION FROM VICTIM'S MOUTH.
DO NOT FORCE FINGEROR HA RD OBJECT BETWEEN VICTIM"S TEETH. INSERT
SOFT PAD,IF POSSIBLE, BETWEEN TEETH TO PROTECT TONGUE FROM BEING
BITTEN. BLEEDING TONGUE COMPLICATES PROBLEMS. HAVE CONSCIOUS PERSON
DRINK SEVERAL GLASSES OF W ATER OR MILK. INDUCE VOMITING BY
STICKING FINGER IN THROAT. LOWER HEAD SO VOMIT WILL NOT REENTER
MOUTH AND THROAT. IF CONVULSIONS OCCUR, DO NOT RESTAIN VICTIM,
REMOVE OBJECTS WHICH MIGHT INJURE VICTIM (CONTD. SEE "SARA I I I")

SARA Title III Information:(CONTD. FROM "TRANSPORT") OR ORIENT VICTIM
TO PREVENT STRIKING FIXED HEAVY OBJECTS. IF CONVULSIONS CEASE, TURN
VICTIM ON THE SIDE OR FACE DOWN SO THAT ANY FLUID IN THE MOUTH WILL
DRAIN. SEEK MEDICAL A TTENTION.
Federal Regulatory Information:2,2,4-TRIMETHYLPENTANE IS LISTED BY
CERCLA AND LISTED ON TSCA. OSHA: HAZARDOUS BY DEFINITION OF HAZARD
COMMUNICATION STANDARD (29 CFR 1910.1200).
State Regulatory Information:2,2,4-TRIMETHYLPENTANE IS LISTED BY THE
STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS AND STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA. CALIFORNIA
PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS: WARNING: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A CHEMICAL
KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER. CHEMICAL
INGREDIENT REQUIRING THIS WARNING: NONE. WARNING: THIS PRODUCT
CONTAINS A CHEMICAL KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE BIRTH
DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. CHEMIC AL INGREDIENT REQUIRING
THIS WARNING: NONE.