Product ID:PENTANE,TECHNICAL
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-984-9784
MSDS Number: BGBPC

Emergency Phone: 201-859-2151

Info Phone: 201-859-2151

Cage: 5B970

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

PENTANE

CAS: 109-66-0

RTECS: RZ9450000

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM/750 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 600 PPM/750STEL;9293

Effects of Overexposure:EYE/SKIN: IRRITATION. VAPORS:HARMFUL IF
INHALED,DIZZY OR DIFFICULT BREATHING,NARCOTIE EFFECT.

First Aid:EYE: FLUSH WITH WATER 15 MINUTES. SKIN: WASH WITH WATER.
INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR,GIVE ARTIFICAL RESPIRATION IF
NEEDED,CALL A PHYSICIAN.

Flash Point:-59F/-50C (CC)
Lower Limits:1.4
Upper Limits:8.3
Extinguishing Media:ALCOHOL FOAM,DRY CHEM,CARBON DIOXIDE,WATER MAY BE
INEFFECT.
Fire Fighting Procedures:COOL EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY/FOG.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SEVERE EXPLOSION HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO
HEAT OR FLAME,SHOCK CAN SHATTER METAL CONTAIN(SEE SUP DATA)

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE ALL IGNITION SOURCES. ABSORB ON
SAND,EARTH OR VERMICULITE. CAREFULLY SWEEP UP AND REMOVE. FLUSH
SPILL AREA WITH WATER. ALTERNATIVELY USE J.T. BAKER'S FLAMMABLE
SOLVENT SPILL CLEAN UP KIT OR SOLUSORB SOLVENT ABSORBENT.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,SPARKS,HOT METAL
SURFACE & OPEN FLAME. KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONT. PROTECT FROM
PHYSICAL DAMAGE,STATEIC GROUND.
Other Precautions:USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION,AVOID PROLONGED OR
REPEATED CONTACT WITH SKIN.

Respiratory Protection:SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (MFG)
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST/MECHANICAL
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:FULL FACE SHIELD/GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING;EYE WASH;SAFETY
SHOWER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AND RELEASE CONTENTS. STATIC DISCHARGE FROM THE HUMAN BODY CAN CAUSE
IGNITION OF VAPORS. FLASHBACK ALONG VAPOR TRAIL MAY OCCUR.
CONTAINER SIZE: 2 KG BOTTLE.

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:97F/36C
Vapor Pres:500
Vapor Density:2.5
Spec Gravity:0.63
Solubility in Water:APPERICABLE
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID,COLORLESS,WITH FAINT GASOLINE ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE CARBON DIOXIDE,AND
OTHER HYDROCARBONS.

Waste Disposal Methods:BURN ABSORBENT WITH OTHER FLAMMABLE MATERIAL.
ATOMIZE LIQUID INTO AN INCINERATOR,PROVIDING LOCAL,STATE & FEDERAL
ENVIRON MENTAL REGULATIONS.

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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.