Product ID:0300, ISOOCTANE
MSDS Date:10/29/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-951-7159
MSDS Number: BPQVQ

FISHER SCIENTIFIC

1 REAGENT LANE
FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410-2802
US

Emergency Phone: 201-796-7100;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO. CHEMICAL MFG DIV

FAIRLAWN, NJ 07410-2802 US

Telephone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

PENTANE, 2,2,4-TRIMETHYL-; (ISOOCTANE)

CAS: 540-81-1

RTECS: SA3320000

Fraction By Weight: >99%

HYDROCARBONS; (VARIOUS LIGHT HYDROCARBONS)

Fraction By Weight: <1%

IN ALL DIRECTIONS IF TANK, RAIL CAR/TANK TRUCK

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

SOLID STREAMS MAY SPREAD FIRE. COOL FIRE-EXPSD CNTNRS

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

DISTANCE AS POSS. AVOID BRTHG TOXIC VAPS. KEEP

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

FIRES. CONSIDER EVACUATION OF DOWNWIND AREA.

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

EXPLOSIVE ABOVE FLASH POINT.

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

WHEEZING & SOFT FECES. IN ANIMAL STUDIES,

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

DEATH DUE TO RESP PARALYSIS, ASPHYX & CARDIAC ARREST.

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

RPTD &

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

FEEDING STUDIES HAVE

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

REMAINS (APPROX 15-20 MIN). GET MD IMMED.

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

LAVAGE W/CUFFED ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE IN PLACE TO PVNT

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

OF DEPRESS/CONVULSIONS/IMPAIRED GAG REFLEX, EMESIS

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

INCREASING HAZARD OF ASPIR. GASTRIC LAVAGE SHOULD BE

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

NO SPECIFIC ANTIDOTE. TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

KEEP UNNECESSARY PEOPLE AWAY; ISOLATE HAZARD

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

GROUNDING GUIDELINES SPECIFIED IN NFPA 77-1983,

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

BE EXPLOSIVE. AVOID OVERHEATING OF CNTNRS. CNTNRS

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

OF WATER SOURCES.

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL,RAT)>5000 MG/KG (PHILLIPS 66)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:INHAL:MAY CAUSE IRRIT OF MUC
MEMB. EXPOS MAY CAUSE RAPID BRTHG, DIZZ, FATIGUE, HDCH,
LIGHT-HEADED, LACK OF COORD, NAUSEA, NARCOSIS & OTHER CNS EFTS.
EXTREME EXPOS MAY CAUSE UNCON & RESP ARREST. RATS EXPSD TO 33.52
MG/L FOR 4 HRS EXHIBITED RAPID RESP & PROSTRATION. SKIN:MAY CAUSE
IRRIT W/REDNESS. (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:IF SUFFICIENT AMTS ABSORBED, SYSTEMIC
TOX MAY OCCUR. EYE:MAY CAUSE IRRIT W/REDNESS. INGEST:MAY CAUSE
DIARRHEA, DFCLTY BRTHG, FATIGUE & SLIGHT CNS DEPRESS. MAY BE ASPIR
INTO LUNGS & CAUSE PULM EDEMA, PULM LESIONS & CHEM PNEUM.
RATSGIVEN 5000 MG/KG BY GASTRIC LAVAGE EXHIBITED DEPRESS,
SALIVATION, (ING 8)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IMMED. IF BRTHG STOPPED, GIVE ARTF
RESP. KEEP WARM/AT REST. TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY & SUPPORTIVELY. GET
MD IMMED. SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMD CLTHG & SHOES IMMED. WASH AFFECTED
AREA W/ SOAP/MILD DETERGENT & LG AMTS OF WATER UNTIL NO EVID OF
CHEM REMAINS (APPROX 15-20 MIN). GET MD IMMED. EYE:WASH IMMED W/LG
AMTS OF WATER/NORM SALINE, OCCSNLY LIFTING LIDS UNTIL NO EVID OF
CHEM(ING 12)

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:10F,-12C
Lower Limits:1.1%
Upper Limits:6%
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER SPRAY/REGULAR
FOAM. LARGER FIRES:USE WATER SPRAY, FOG OR REGULAR FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP.
MOVE CNTNRS FROM FIRE AREA IF W/OUT RISK. APPLY COOLING WATER TO
SIDES OF CNTNRS EXPSD TO FLAMES(SUPP DATA)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DANGEROUS FIRE HAZ WHEN EXPSD TO
HEAT/FLAME. VAPS HEAVIER THAN AIR & MAY TRAVEL CONSIDERABLE
DISTANCE TO SOURCE OF IGNIT & FLASH BACK. VAP-AIR MIXT ARE (ING 7)

Spill Release Procedures:SHUT OFF IGNIT SOURCES. STOP LEAK IF W/OUT
RISK. USE WATER SPRAY TO REDUCE VAPS. SML:TAKE UP W/SAND/OTHER
ABSORB MATL & PLACE INTO CNTNRS FOR LATER DISP. LG:DIKE FAR AHEAD
OF SPILL FOR LATER DISP. NO SMOKING, FLAMES/FLARES IN HAZ AREA.
(ING 17)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE I/A/W 29 CFR 1910.106. KEEP IN
TIGHTLY CLOSED CNTNR. STORE IN COOL, DRY, VENT AREA. STORE AWAY
FROM INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES.
Other Precautions:OBSERVE ALL FED, STATE & LOCAL REGS WHEN STORING
SUBSTANCE. FOR ASSISTANCE, CNTCT DIST DIR OF EPA. SUBSTANCES W/LOW
ELECTROCONDUCTIVITY WHICH CAN BE IGNITED BY ELECTROSTATIC SPARKS
SHOULD BE STORED IN CNTNRS WHICH MEET BONDING & (ING 18)

Respiratory Protection:SPECIFIC RESPIRATOR SELECTED MUST BE BASED ON
CONTAM LEVELS FOUND IN WORK PLACE, ON SPECIFIC OPERATION, MUST NOT
EXCEED WORKING LIMITS OF RESPIRATOR & MUST BE NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION ON RESPIRATOR USE,CNTCT NEHC.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET PUBLISHED
EXPOSURE LIMITS. VENTILATION EQUIPMENT MUST BE EXPLOSION-PROOF.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE (IMPERVIOUS) CLOTHING
& EQUIPMENT. PROVIDE EYE WASH FOUNTAIN W/IN IMMED WORK AREA FOR
EMER USE.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRE FIGHT PROC:UNTIL WELL AFTER FIRE OUT. STAY AWAY FROM ENDS OF
TANKS. FOR MASSIVE FIRE IN CARGO AREA, USE UNMANNED HOSE
HOLDER/MONITOR NOZZ; IF IMPOSS, W/DRAW FROM AREA & LET FIRE BURN.
W/DRAW IMME D IN CASE OF RISING SOUND FROM VENTING SAFETY
DEVICE/ANY DISCOLORATION OF TANK DUE TO FIRE. ISOLATE FOR 1/2 MILE
(ING 3)

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:211F,99C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-161F,-107C
Vapor Pres:41 @ 21C
Spec Gravity:0.69
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1 (ETHER = 1)
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS, MOBILE LIQUID W/AN ODOR OF
GASOLINE.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS, REDUCING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT W/HEAT, SPARKS, FLAMES OR OTHER
SOURCES OF IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS MAY
INCLUDE TOXIC CO*X.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO
GENERATORS OF HAZARDOUS WASTE, 40 CFR 262. EPA HAZ WASTE NO D001.
OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS WHEN DISPOSING OF
THIS SUBSTNACE. FOR AS SISTANCE CNTCT DIST DIR OF THE EPA.

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