Product ID:2-METHYLBUTANE, 59070
MSDS Date:10/01/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N069828
MSDS Number: CBKXC

Emergency Phone: 516-467-3535

Info Phone: 314-771-5765

Cage: 21076

Telephone: 314-771-5765

Cage: 21076

BUTANE, 2-METHYL-; (2-METHYLBUTANE)

CAS: 78-78-4

RTECS: EK4430000

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:HARMFUL IF INHALED OR SWALLOWED.
VAPOR OR MIST IS IRRITATING TO THE EYES, MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER
RESPIRATORY TRACT. CAUSES SKIN IRRITATION. CAN CAUSE CNS
DEPRESSION. TARGET ORGAN(S):CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, HEAT, LIVER.
ONLY SELECTED REGISTRY OF TOX EFTS OF CHEM SUBSTANCES (RTECS) DATA
IS (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZS:PRESENTED HERE. SEE ACTUAL ENTRY IN
RTECS FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:SKIN:IMMED WASH W/SOAP & COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER. REMOVE & WASH
CONTAM CLTHG PROMPTLY. EYES:CONTAM SHOULD BE TREATED BY IMMED &
PRLNGD IRRIGATION W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR @ LST 15 MIN. ASSURE
ADEQ FL USHING BY SEPARATING LIDS W/FINGERS. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR. IF NOT BRTHG GIVE ARTF RESP. IF BRTHG IS DFCLT, GIVE OXYG.
INGEST:WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS. CALL
MD.

Flash Point:-70F,-57C
Lower Limits:1.4%
Upper Limits:8.3%
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR APPROPRIATE
FOAM. WATER MAY BE EFFECTIVE FOR COOLING, BUT MAY NOT EFT EXTING.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE-EXPOSED
CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXTREMELY FLAM. VAP MAY TRAVEL
CONSIDERABLE DIST TO SOURCE OF IGNIT & FLASH BACK. CNTNR EXPLO MAY
OCCUR UNDER FIRE CNDTNS. FORMS EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES IN AIR.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. SHUT OFF ALL IGNIT SOURCES.
WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA, RUB BOOTS & HVY RUB GLOVES. COVER
W/ACTIVATED CARBON ABSORBENT, TAKE UP & PLACE IN CLSD CNTNRS.
TRANSPORT OUTDOORS. VENT AREA & WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATL PICKUP
IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE NONSPARKING TOOLS. DO NOT BREATHE
VAPOR. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED
OR REPEATED EXPOSURE.
Other Precautions:HARMFUL LIQUID. IRRITANT. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. KEEP
AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS AND OPEN FLAME. STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EMERGENCY EYE WASH AND DELUGE
SHOWER AND OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
VP:11.17 PSI @ 20C, 34.17 PSI @ 55C.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:86.0F,30.0C
Vapor Pres:SUPP DATA
Vapor Density:2.6
Spec Gravity:0.620
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON
DIOXIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN
AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER BUT EXERT EXTRA CARE IN IGNITING AS THIS
MATERIAL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
ENVIRONMENTAL REGUL ATIONS.

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