Product ID:A COMPONENT OF 418.1 CALIBRATION MIX, 540-84-1
MSDS Date:01/07/1994
FSC:6630
NIIN:00N069532
MSDS Number: BZQPY

Emergency Phone: 814-353-1300

Info Phone: 814-353-1300

Cage: 0JL17

Telephone: 814-353-1300

Cage: 0JL17

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

CAS: 540-81-1

RTECS: SA3320000

Fraction By Weight: 37.5%

OSHA PEL 350 MG/M3(MFR)

ACGIH TLV: N/K

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: IRRITANT, CNS DEPRESSION,
REAPIRATORY ARREST, DEATH. CHRONIC: DERMATITIS, CONJUNCTIVITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, LACK OF COORDINATION,
NARCOSIS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:DERMATITIS, DISEASES OF EYES,
LIVER, KIDNEYS, LUNGS.

First Aid:EYE: REMOVE CONT LENSES IF PRESENT. HOLD EYELIDS OPEN &
IRRIGATE W/LGE VOL OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. SEEK MD
TREATMENT. SKIN: IMMED WASH W/SOAP & WATER. CONTINUE RINSING W/LGE
VOL OF WATER FOR 15 MIN. SEEK MD TREATMENT. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR. HAVE TRAINED PERS ADMIN O*2 & CPR IF NEEDED. CONT MD IMMED.
INGEST: CONT POIS CTRL CTR FOR ASSIST. CONT MD IMMED. NEVER GIVE
ANYTHING TO A(SUPDAT)

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:10F,-12C
Lower Limits:1.1%
Upper Limits:10%
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CO*2, HALON, ALCOHOL OR POLYMER FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT. HEAT MAY BUILD PRESSURE AND RUPTURE CLSD STOR CNTNRS.
KEEP FIRE-EXOSED CNTNRS COOL W/WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY FORM EXPLOSIVE VAPOR/AIR MIXTURES.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. ABSORB
SMALL SPILLS ON PAPER, VERMICULITE OR OTHER ABSORB. COLLECT AND
STORE IN CLOSED CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLSD CNTNR AT ALL
TIMES. STORE IN COOL, DRY PLACE. STORE IN EXPLOS PROOF FREEZER AT
-18C(0F).
Other Precautions:AVOID ALL CONTACT & INHALATION. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,
SPARKS AND OPEN FLAMES. PROTECT FROM TEMPERATURE EXTREMES AND
DIRECT SUNLIGHT. HANDLE W/UTMOST CARE.

Respiratory Protection:FOLLOW NIOSH/MSHA AND EQUIPMENT MFR'S
RECOMMENDATIONS TO DETERMINE APPROPRIATE RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE IN AN AREA PROVIDED WITH GENERAL AND LOCAL EXHAUST
VENTILATION MEETING OSHA REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:SOLVENT RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS.
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYEWASH & DELUGE SHOWER MEETING
ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA. PROT CLTHG MEETING LAB SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRST AID PROC: VICTIM THAT IS UNCONSCIOUS OR HAVING CONVULSIONS.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:211F,99C
Vapor Pres:41 @ 21C
Spec Gravity:0.692
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIQUID W/GASOLINE ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS, REDUCING AGENTS, REACTIVE METALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, CONTACT WITH IGNITION SOURCE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATE AT AN APPPROVED FACILITY IN
ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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.