Product ID:PX 175
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D000347
MSDS Number: BBCNB

Cage: DO964

Cage: 24150

PENTANE

CAS: 109-66-0

RTECS: RZ9450000

Fraction By Weight: 100%.

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM/750 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 600 PPM/750STEL;9293

Effects of Overexposure:LOW TOXICITY.VERY HIGH VAPOR CONC.PRODUCES
NARCOSIS.ASPIRATION INTO LUNGS-CHEMICAL PNEUMONITIS,EDEMA

First Aid:FOR VAPOR OVEREXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE VAPOR CONCS REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR & ADMINISTER OXYGEN.FOR LIQUID CONTACT WITH EYE,IRRIGATE
WITH RUNNING WATER FOR 15 MINS. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS,OBTAIN
MEDICAL ASSIS TANCE.

Flash Point:-40F TCC
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:588F
Lower Limits:1.4
Upper Limits:8.3
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL OR CO*2;WATER MAYBE INEFFECTIVE
Fire Fighting Procedures:SHUT OFF SOURCE OF PENTANE IF POSSIBLE.USE
H*2O SPRAY OR FOG
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FLASHBACK ALONG VAPOR TRAIL MAY
OCCUR.CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE WHEN HEATED.VAPOR MAY EXPLODE IF LIT.

Spill Release Procedures:PROTECT FROM IGNITION.WEAR A U.S. BUREAU OR
MINES APPROVED GAS MASK WITH AN ORGANIC VAPOR ABSORBING CANISTER
FOR PROTECTION AGAINST HIGH VAPOR CONCENTRATIONS WHILE CLEANING NP
SPILLS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:IF STORED INSIDE,PROVIDE FOR ADEQUATE
VENTILATION.PROVIDE MEANS FOR CONTROLLING SPILLS
Other Precautions:PROTECT FROM HEAT & SOURCES OF IGNITION.

Respiratory Protection:U.S.BUREAU OF MINES APPROVED GAS MASK
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST & MECHANICAL IS RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE
Other Protective Equipment:BARRIER SKIN CREAMS AS AN ALTERNATE TO
GLOVES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES(CONTD):NOZZLE TO COLL EXPOSED
EQUIPMENT.

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:96.8F
Vapor Pres:500
Vapor Density:2.5.
Spec Gravity:0.62
Evaporation Rate & Reference:1.0
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS,NON-VISCOUS LIQUID;MILD GASOLINE ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDANTS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:DOES NOT DECOMPOSE.

Waste Disposal Methods:WASH DOWN AREA WITH WATER OR ABSORB IN EARTH OR
SAWDUST.CONTROLLED BARNING AT A SAFE LOCATION IN AN APPROVED
INCINERATOR.

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