BBDVR - ISOPENTANE

Product Identification

Product ID:ISOPENTANE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D001090
MSDS Number: BBDVR

Responsible Party
UNION CARBIDE CORP,LINDE DIV
39 OLD RIDGEBURY RD
DANBURY, CT 06817-0001
US

Emergency Phone: 304-744-3487

Cage: 36346

Contractor
UNION CARBIDE CORP LINDE DIV
DANBURY, CT 06817-0001 US

Telephone: 800-822-4357; 304-744-3487

Cage: 36346

Ingredients

ISOPENTANE, CAS 78-78-4

CAS: 78-78-4

RTECS: EK4430000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

ACGIH TLV: 120 PPM REL

Hazards

Effects of Overexposure:EYE:MOD
IRRT.SKN:IRRT,DEFAT.INHL:HEAD,DIZZ,NARCOSIS,ASPHYX.INGEST:GI
IRRT,NAUS,CNS DEPRESS.

First Aid

First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHNG GIVE CPR; IF BRTHNG
DIFF GIVE OXYGEN. EYE:IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER. SKIN:WASH
W/SOAP & WATER. RMV CONTAM CLTHG & SHOES. INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE
VOMIT. NOTHG BY MOUTH IF UNCONSC. GET MEDICAL ATTN.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:-60F/-51C TCC
Lower Limits:1.32
Upper Limits:8.3
Extinguishing Media:CO*2,DRY CHEMICAL,WATER SPRAY,FOG
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SCBA PP MODE.COOL CONTRS W/WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DO NOT EXTING FLAMES,VAPORS MAY REIGNITE.
VOLATILE VAPORS MAY MIGRATE TO REMOTE IGNITION SOURCE.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:VOLATILE AND FLAMMABLE! EVACUATE AREA, REMOVE
IGNITION SOURCES, CONFINE SPILL. USE SCBA PP MODE. VENTILATE AREA.
REDUCE VAPORS W/WATER FOG. USE NON-SPARK SHOVEL, COLLECT & RETURN
TO CLOSABLE CONTAINER . WASH DOWN RESIDUE W/WATER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AREA BELOW 120F.
GROUND ALL EQUIPMENT DURING TRANSFER. USE ONLY NON SPARK TOOLS,EXPL
PROOF EQUIP. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED.
Other Precautions:PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION. AVOID EXCESS HEAT &
IGNITION SOURCES.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:USE SCBA PP MODE.
Ventilation:LOCAL, EXPL PROOF.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:FF SHIELD & SAFETY GLASS
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS #F4615,UNDATED,RECD 20JUN86.

Chemical Properties

HCC:G2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:82F/28C
Vapor Pres:595
Vapor Density:2.48
Spec Gravity:0.62
Evaporation Rate & Reference:HIGH (BUAC=1)
Solubility in Water:NEG
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS VOLATILE LIQUID, PLEASANT ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESS HEAT,IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON OXIDES,HC FUMES

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:RECLAIM OR INCINERATE IAW ALL LAWS & REGS.

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