Material Safety Data Sheet
Flammable Liquefied Gas Mixture: 2 Methyl Pentane / 2,2 Dimethylbutane / 2,3
Dimethylbutane / 3 Methylpentane / Benzene / Hexane / Isobutane / Isopentane /
Methyl Cyclopentane / N Butane / N Pentane
Section 1. Chemical product and company identification
: Flammable Liquefied Gas Mixture: 2 Methyl Pentane / 2,2 Dimethylbutane / 2,3
Product Name
Dimethylbutane / 3 Methylpentane / Benzene / Hexane / Isobutane / Isopentane / Methyl
Cyclopentane / N Butane / N Pentane
: AIRGAS INC., on behalf of its subsidiaries
Supplier
259 North Radnor-Chester Road
Suite 100
Radnor, PA 19087-5283
1-610-687-5253
: Synthetic/Analytical chemistry.
Product use
: 007462
MSDS#
: 8/28/2007.
Date of
Preparation/Revision
: 1-866-734-3438
In case of emergency
Section 2. Hazards identification
: Gas.
Physical state
: Warning!
Emergency overview
CANCER HAZARD
CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH CAN CAUSE CANCER
FLAMMABLE GAS.
CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE.
HARMFUL IF INHALED OR SWALLOWED.
CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT AND EYE IRRITATION.
CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS:
BLOOD, LUNGS, PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, RESPIRATORY TRACT, SKIN,
BONE MARROW, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, EYE, LENS OR CORNEA, NOSE,
SINUSES, THROAT.
VAPOR MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRE.
MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION.
Do not ingest. Avoid contact with skin and clothing. Avoid breathing gas. Keep away
from heat, sparks and flame. Do not puncture or incinerate container. Keep container
closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. Risk of
cancer depends on duration and level of exposure.
Contact with rapidly expanding gases can cause frostbite.
: Inhalation,Dermal,Eyes
Routes of entry
Potential acute health effects
Irritating to eyes.
Eyes :
Moderately irritating to the skin.
Skin :
Toxic by inhalation. Irritating to respiratory system.
Inhalation :
Ingestion is not a normal route of exposure for gases
:
Ingestion
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS Classified A1 (Confirmed for human.) by ACGIH, 1
:
Potential chronic health :
(Proven for human.) by IARC, 1 (Known To Be Human Carcinogens.) by NTP, +
effects
(Proven.) by OSHA, + (Proven.) by NIOSH, 1 (Proven for human.) by European Union
[benzene].
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS Not available.
:
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS Not available.
:
: Repeated exposure to a highly toxic material may produce general deterioration of health
Medical conditions
aggravated by overexposure by an accumulation in one or many human organs.
See toxicological Information (section 11)
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Flammable Liquefied Gas Mixture: 2 Methyl Pentane / 2,2 Dimethylbutane / 2,3 Dimethylbutane / 3 Methylpentane /
Benzene / Hexane / Isobutane / Isopentane / Methyl Cyclopentane / N Butane / N Pentane
Section 3. Composition, Information on Ingredients
Name CAS number % Volume Exposure limits
Pentane 109-66-0 0.01 - 50 ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2006). Notes:
1998 Adoption.
TWA: 600 ppm 65534 times per shift, 8 hour
(s).
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001).
CEIL: 1800 mg/m 3 65534 times per shift, 15
minute(s).
CEIL: 610 ppm 65534 times per shift, 15
minute(s).
TWA: 350 mg/m 3 65534 times per shift, 10
hour(s).
TWA: 120 ppm 65534 times per shift, 10
hour(s).
OSHA PEL (United States, 11/2006).
TWA: 2950 mg/m 3 65534 times per shift, 8
hour(s).
TWA: 1000 ppm 65534 times per shift, 8
hour(s).
Isopentane 78-78-4 0.01 - 30 ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2006). Notes:
1998 Adoption.
TWA: 600 ppm 65534 times per shift, 8 hour
(s).
110-54-3 0.005 - 20
Hexane ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2006). Skin
Notes: Substances for which there is a
Biological Exposure Index or Indices 1998
Adoption.
TWA: 50 ppm 65534 times per shift, 8 hour
(s).
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001).
TWA: 180 mg/m 3 65534 times per shift, 10
hour(s).
TWA: 50 ppm 65534 times per shift, 10 hour
(s).
OSHA PEL (United States, 11/2006).
TWA: 1800 mg/m 3 65534 times per shift, 8
hour(s).
TWA: 500 ppm 65534 times per shift, 8 hour
(s).
Methyl Cyclopentane 96-37-7 1 - 10
3-Methyl Pentane 96-14-0 0.01 - 10 ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2006). Notes:
Substances for which there is a Biological
Exposure Index or Indices Substances for
which the TLV is higher than the OSHA
Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) and/or
the NIOSH Recommended Exposure Limit
(REL). See CFR 58(124) :36338-33351, June
30, 1993, for revised OSHA PEL.
STEL: 3500 mg/m 3 65534 times per shift, 15
minute(s).
STEL: 1000 ppm 65534 times per shift, 15
minute(s).
TWA: 1760 mg/m 3 65534 times per shift, 8
hour(s).
TWA: 500 ppm 65534 times per shift, 8 hour
(s).
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001).
CEIL: 1800 mg/m 3 65534 times per shift, 15
minute(s).
CEIL: 510 ppm 65534 times per shift, 15
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Flammable Liquefied Gas Mixture: 2 Methyl Pentane / 2,2 Dimethylbutane / 2,3 Dimethylbutane / 3 Methylpentane /
Benzene / Hexane / Isobutane / Isopentane / Methyl Cyclopentane / N Butane / N Pentane
minute(s).
TWA: 350 mg/m 3 65534 times per shift, 10
hour(s).
TWA: 100 ppm 65534 times per shift, 10
hour(s).
2,3-Dimethylbutane 79-29-8 0.01 - 10 ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2006). Notes:
Substances for which there is a Biological
Exposure Index or Indices Substances for
which the TLV is higher than the OSHA
Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) and/or
the NIOSH Recommended Exposure Limit
(REL). See CFR 58(124) :36338-33351, June
30, 1993, for revised OSHA PEL.
STEL: 3500 mg/m 3 65534 times per shift, 15
minute(s).
STEL: 1000 ppm 65534 times per shift, 15
minute(s).
TWA: 1760 mg/m 3 65534 times per shift, 8
hour(s).
TWA: 500 ppm 65534 times per shift, 8 hour
(s).
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001).
CEIL: 1800 mg/m 3 65534 times per shift, 15
minute(s).
CEIL: 510 ppm 65534 times per shift, 15
minute(s).
TWA: 350 mg/m 3 65534 times per shift, 10
hour(s).
TWA: 100 ppm 65534 times per shift, 10
hour(s).
2,2 Dimethylbutane 75-83-2 0.01 - 10 ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2006). Notes:
Substances for which there is a Biological
Exposure Index or Indices Substances for
which the TLV is higher than the OSHA
Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) and/or
the NIOSH Recommended Exposure Limit
(REL). See CFR 58(124) :36338-33351, June
30, 1993, for revised OSHA PEL.
STEL: 3500 mg/m 3 65534 times per shift, 15
minute(s).
STEL: 1000 ppm 65534 times per shift, 15
minute(s).
TWA: 1760 mg/m 3 65534 times per shift, 8
hour(s).
TWA: 500 ppm 65534 times per shift, 8 hour
(s).
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001).
CEIL: 1800 mg/m 3 65534 times per shift, 15
minute(s).
CEIL: 510 ppm 65534 times per shift, 15
minute(s).
TWA: 350 mg/m 3 65534 times per shift, 10
hour(s).
TWA: 100 ppm 65534 times per shift, 10
hour(s).
2-Methylpentane 107-83-5 0.01 - 10 ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2006). Notes:
Substances for which there is a Biological
Exposure Index or Indices Substances for
which the TLV is higher than the OSHA
Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) and/or
the NIOSH Recommended Exposure Limit
(REL). See CFR 58(124) :36338-33351, June
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Flammable Liquefied Gas Mixture: 2 Methyl Pentane / 2,2 Dimethylbutane / 2,3 Dimethylbutane / 3 Methylpentane /
Benzene / Hexane / Isobutane / Isopentane / Methyl Cyclopentane / N Butane / N Pentane
30, 1993, for revised OSHA PEL.
STEL: 3500 mg/m 3 65534 times per shift, 15
minute(s).
STEL: 1000 ppm 65534 times per shift, 15
minute(s).
TWA: 1760 mg/m 3 65534 times per shift, 8
hour(s).
TWA: 500 ppm 65534 times per shift, 8 hour
(s).
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001).
CEIL: 1800 mg/m 3 65534 times per shift, 15
minute(s).
CEIL: 510 ppm 65534 times per shift, 15
minute(s).
TWA: 350 mg/m 3 65534 times per shift, 10
hour(s).
TWA: 100 ppm 65534 times per shift, 10
hour(s).
n-Butane 106-97-8 0.01 - 5 ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2006). Notes:
ACGIH 2004 Adoption
TWA: 1000 ppm 65534 times per shift, 8
hour(s).
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001).
TWA: 1900 mg/m 3 65534 times per shift, 10
hour(s).
TWA: 800 ppm 65534 times per shift, 10
hour(s).
Benzene 71-43-2 0.00005 - 5 ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2006). Skin
STEL: 8 mg/m 3 65534 times per shift, 15
minute(s).
STEL: 2.5 ppm 65534 times per shift, 15
minute(s).
TWA: 1.6 mg/m 3 65534 times per shift, 8
hour(s).
TWA: 0.5 ppm 65534 times per shift, 8 hour
(s).
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001). Notes:
See Appendix A - NIOSH Potential
Occupational Carcinogen
STEL: 1 ppm 65534 times per shift, 15
minute(s).
TWA: 0.1 ppm 65534 times per shift, 10
hour(s).
OSHA PEL (United States, 11/2006).
STEL: 5 ppm 65534 times per shift, 15
minute(s).
TWA: 1 ppm 65534 times per shift, 8 hour
(s).
OSHA PEL Z2 (United States, 11/2006).
AMP: 50 ppm 65534 times per shift, 10
minute(s).
CEIL: 25 ppm
TWA: 10 ppm 65534 times per shift, 8 hour
(s).
Isobutane 75-28-5 0.01 - 5 ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2006). Notes:
ACGIH 2004 Adoption
TWA: 1000 ppm 65534 times per shift, 8
hour(s).
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001).
TWA: 1900 mg/m 3 65534 times per shift, 10
hour(s).
TWA: 800 ppm 65534 times per shift, 10
hour(s).
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Flammable Liquefied Gas Mixture: 2 Methyl Pentane / 2,2 Dimethylbutane / 2,3 Dimethylbutane / 3 Methylpentane /
Benzene / Hexane / Isobutane / Isopentane / Methyl Cyclopentane / N Butane / N Pentane
Section 4. First aid measures
No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training.If fumes are still suspected to be present,
the rescuer should wear an appropriate mask or a self-contained breathing apparatus.It may be dangerous to the person
providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Eye contact
Get medical attention immediately.
: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated
Skin contact
clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.
Get medical attention.
: Try to warm up the frozen tissues and seek medical attention.
Frostbite
: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is
Inhalation
difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately.
: Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give
Ingestion
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention immediately.
Section 5. Fire fighting measures
Flammable.
Flammability of the product :
The lowest known value is 286.85癈 (548.3癋) (butane).
Auto-ignition temperature :
The lowest known value is Closed cup: -83.15癈 (-117.7癋). (isobutane)
Flash point :
The greatest known range is Lower: 1.8% Upper: 8.4% (butane)
Flammable limits :
These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO 2).
Products of combustion :
Highly flammable in presence of open flames, sparks and static discharge, of oxidizing
Fire hazards in presence of :
materials.
various substances
: In case of fire, use water spray (fog), foam, dry chemicals, or CO 2.
Fire fighting media and
instructions
If involved in fire, shut off flow immediately if it can be done without risk. Apply water
from a safe distance to cool container and protect surrounding area.
Extremely flammable. Gas may accumulate in confined areas, travel considerable
distance to source of ignition and flash back causing fire or explosion.
: Fire fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing
Special protective
apparatus (SCBA) with a full facepiece operated in positive pressure mode.
equipment for fire-fighters
Section 6. Accidental release measures
: Immediately contact emergency personnel. Keep unnecessary personnel away. Use
Personal precautions
suitable protective equipment (Section 8). Shut off gas supply if this can be done safely.
Isolate area until gas has dispersed.
Environmental precautions : Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains
and sewers.
Section 7. Handling and storage
: Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Keep container closed. Use
Handling
only with adequate ventilation. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. To avoid fire,
minimize ignition sources. Use explosion-proof electrical (ventilating, lighting and
material handling) equipment. Do not puncture or incinerate container. Wash
thoroughly after handling. High pressure gas. Use equipment rated for cylinder
pressure. Close valve after each use and when empty. Protect cylinders from physical
damage; do not drag, roll, slide, or drop. Use a suitable hand truck for cylinder
movement.
: Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Cylinders
Storage
should be stored upright, with valve protection cap in place, and firmly secured to
prevent falling or being knocked over. Cylinder temperatures should not exceed 52 癈
(125 癋).
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Flammable Liquefied Gas Mixture: 2 Methyl Pentane / 2,2 Dimethylbutane / 2,3 Dimethylbutane / 3 Methylpentane /
Benzene / Hexane / Isobutane / Isopentane / Methyl Cyclopentane / N Butane / N Pentane
Section 8. Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
: Use only with adequate ventilation. Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or
Engineering controls
other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below recommended exposure limits.
The engineering controls also need to keep gas, vapor or dust concentrations below any
explosive limits. Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment.
Personal protection
: Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk
Eyes
assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists or
dusts.
: Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task being
Skin
performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before handling
this product.
: Use a properly fitted, air-purifying or air-fed respirator complying with an approved
Respiratory
standard if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary.Respirator selection must be
based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the safe
working limits of the selected respirator.
The applicable standards are (US) 29 CFR 1910.134 and (Canada) Z94.4-93
: Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves or gauntlets complying with an approved standard
Hands
should be worn at all times when handling chemical products if a risk assessment
indicates this is necessary.
Personal protection in case : Full chemical resistant suit and self-contained breathing apparatus only by trained and
authorized persons.
of a large spill
Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.
Section 9. Physical and chemical properties
Not applicable.
Molecular weight :
Not applicable.
Molecular formula :
Not available.
Boiling/condensation point :
-135.45癈 (-211.8癋) based on data for: butane. Weighted average: -147.72癈
Melting/freezing point :
(-233.9癋)
The lowest known value is 134.9癈 (274.8癋) (isobutane).
Critical temperature :
The highest known value is 2 (Air = 1) (butane). Weighted average: 2 (Air = 1)
Vapor density :
Not applicable.
Specific Volume (ft3/lb) :
Weighted average: 0.59
Gas Density (lb/ft3) :
Section 10. Stability and reactivity
: The product is stable.
Stability and reactivity
: Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous polymerization will not occur.
Conditions of instability
(2,2-dimethylbutane)
Incompatibility with various : Extremely reactive or incompatible with oxidizing agents.
Reactive with acids.
substances
Section 11. Toxicological information
Ingredient name Test Result Route Species
Pentane LD50 >2000 mg/kg Oral Rat
Benzene LD50 930 mg/kg Oral Rat
LD50 1800 mg/kg Oral Rat
LD50 4700 mg/kg Oral Mouse
LD50 48 mg/kg Dermal Mouse
LDLo 50 mg/kg Oral man
LC50 10000 ppm (7 Inhalation Rat
hour(s))
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Flammable Liquefied Gas Mixture: 2 Methyl Pentane / 2,2 Dimethylbutane / 2,3 Dimethylbutane / 3 Methylpentane /
Benzene / Hexane / Isobutane / Isopentane / Methyl Cyclopentane / N Butane / N Pentane
Chronic effects on humans : CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS Classified A1 (Confirmed for human.) by ACGIH, 1
:
(Proven for human.) by IARC, 1 (Known To Be Human Carcinogens.) by NTP, +
(Proven.) by OSHA, + (Proven.) by NIOSH, 1 (Proven for human.) by European Union
[benzene].
Contains material which causes damage to the following organs: blood, lungs, peripheral
nervous system, upper respiratory tract, skin, bone marrow, central nervous system
(CNS), eye, lens or cornea, nose/sinuses, throat.
: Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant).
Other toxic effects on
humans
Specific effects
: Contains material which can cause cancer. Risk of cancer depends on duration and
Carcinogenic effects
level of exposure.
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Mutagenic effects
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Reproduction toxicity
Section 12. Ecological information
Ingredient name Species Period Result
Hexane Pimephales promelas (LC50) 96 hour(s) 2.5 mg/l
Benzene Daphnia magna (EC50) 48 hour(s) 9.23 mg/l
Daphnia magna (EC50) 48 hour(s) 10 mg/l
Daphnia magna (EC50) 48 hour(s) 11.73 mg/l
Oncorhynchus mykiss (LC50) 96 hour(s) 5.3 mg/l
Oncorhynchus mykiss (LC50) 96 hour(s) 5.9 mg/l
Oncorhynchus mykiss (LC50) 96 hour(s) 9.2 mg/l
: These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO 2) and water.
Products of degradation
: The products of degradation are less toxic than the product itself.
Toxicity of the products of
biodegradation
: Not available.
Environmental fate
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Environmental hazards
Toxicity to the environment : Not available.
Section 13. Disposal considerations
Product removed from the cylinder must be disposed of in accordance with appropriate Federal, State, local
regulation.Return cylinders with residual product to Airgas, Inc.Do not dispose of locally.
Section 14. Transport information
Regulatory UN number Proper shipping Class Packing group Label Additional
information name information
DOT Classification UN3161 Liquefied gas, 2.1 Not applicable (gas). -
flammable, n.o.s. FLAMMABLE GAS
2
TDG Classification UN3161 Liquefied gas, 2.1 Not applicable (gas). Explosive
flammable, n.o.s. Limit and
Limited
2
Quantity
Index
0.125
ERAP Index
3000
Passenger
Carrying Ship
Index
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Flammable Liquefied Gas Mixture: 2 Methyl Pentane / 2,2 Dimethylbutane / 2,3 Dimethylbutane / 3 Methylpentane /
Benzene / Hexane / Isobutane / Isopentane / Methyl Cyclopentane / N Butane / N Pentane
Forbidden
Passenger
Carrying
Road or Rail
Index
Forbidden
UN3161 Liquefied gas, 2.1 Not applicable (gas). -
Mexico
flammable, n.o.s.
Classification FLAMMABLE GAS
2
Section 15. Regulatory information
United States
: TSCA 4(a) final test rules: pentane; n-hexane; 3-methylpentane; 2,3-dimethylbutane;
U.S. Federal regulations
2,2-dimethylbutane; 2-methylpentane
TSCA 8(a) PAIR: pentane
TSCA 8(b) inventory: pentane; isopentane; n-hexane; methyl cyclopentane;
3-methylpentane; 2,3-dimethylbutane; 2,2-dimethylbutane; 2-methylpentane; butane;
benzene; isobutane
TSCA 12(b) one time export: pentane
TSCA 12(b) annual export notification: n-hexane; 3-methylpentane; 2,3-dimethylbutane;
2,2-dimethylbutane; 2-methylpentane
SARA 302/304/311/312 extremely hazardous substances: No products were found.
SARA 302/304 emergency planning and notification: No products were found.
SARA 302/304/311/312 hazardous chemicals: pentane; isopentane; n-hexane; methyl
cyclopentane; 3-methylpentane; 2,3-dimethylbutane; 2,2-dimethylbutane;
2-methylpentane; butane; benzene; isobutane
SARA 311/312 MSDS distribution - chemical inventory - hazard identification: pentane:
Fire hazard, Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard; isopentane: Fire hazard; n-hexane: Fire
hazard, Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard, Delayed (Chronic) Health Hazard; methyl
cyclopentane: Fire hazard; 3-methylpentane: Fire hazard, Immediate (Acute) Health
Hazard; 2,3-dimethylbutane: Fire hazard, Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard; 2,2-
dimethylbutane: Fire hazard, Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard; 2-methylpentane: Fire
hazard, Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard; butane: Fire hazard, Sudden Release of
Pressure; benzene: Fire hazard, Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard, Delayed (Chronic)
Health Hazard; isobutane: Fire hazard, Sudden Release of Pressure
Clean Water Act (CWA) 307: benzene
Clean Water Act (CWA) 311: benzene
Clean air act (CAA) 112 accidental release prevention: pentane; isopentane; butane;
isobutane
Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated flammable substances: pentane; isopentane; butane;
isobutane
Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: No products were found.
SARA 313
Product name CAS number Concentration
: Hexane 110-54-3 0.005 - 20
Form R - Reporting
Benzene 71-43-2 0.00005 - 5
requirements
: Hexane 110-54-3 0.005 - 20
Supplier notification
Benzene 71-43-2 0.00005 - 5
SARA 313 notifications must not be detached from the MSDS and any copying and redistribution of the MSDS shall
include copying and redistribution of the notice attached to copies of the MSDS subsequently redistributed.
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Flammable Liquefied Gas Mixture: 2 Methyl Pentane / 2,2 Dimethylbutane / 2,3 Dimethylbutane / 3 Methylpentane /
Benzene / Hexane / Isobutane / Isopentane / Methyl Cyclopentane / N Butane / N Pentane
: Pennsylvania RTK: pentane: (generic environmental hazard); isopentane: (generic
State regulations
environmental hazard); n-hexane: (generic environmental hazard); methyl cyclopentane:
(generic environmental hazard); 3-methylpentane: (generic environmental hazard); 2,3-
dimethylbutane: (generic environmental hazard); 2,2-dimethylbutane: (generic
environmental hazard); 2-methylpentane: (generic environmental hazard); butane:
(generic environmental hazard); benzene: (special hazard, environmental hazard,
generic environmental hazard); isobutane: (generic environmental hazard)
Massachusetts RTK: pentane; isopentane; n-hexane; methyl cyclopentane;
3-methylpentane; 2,3-dimethylbutane; 2,2-dimethylbutane; 2-methylpentane; butane;
benzene; isobutane
New Jersey: pentane; isopentane; n-hexane; methyl cyclopentane; 2,3-dimethylbutane;
2,2-dimethylbutane; butane; benzene; isobutane
: WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause
California prop. 65
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Ingredient name Cancer Reproductive No significant risk Maximum
level acceptable dosage
level
Benzene Yes. Yes. 6.4 g/day (ingestion) 24 g/day (ingestion)
13 g/day (inhalation) 49 g/day (inhalation)
Canada
: Class A: Compressed gas.
WHMIS (Canada)
Class D-1A: Material causing immediate and serious toxic effects (VERY TOXIC).
Class D-2A: Material causing other toxic effects (VERY TOXIC).
Class D-2B: Material causing other toxic effects (TOXIC).
CEPA DSL: pentane; isopentane; n-hexane; methyl cyclopentane; 3-methylpentane; 2,3-
dimethylbutane; 2,2-dimethylbutane; 2-methylpentane; butane; benzene; isobutane
Section 16. Other information
United States
: CANCER HAZARD
Label Requirements
CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH CAN CAUSE CANCER
FLAMMABLE GAS.
CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE.
HARMFUL IF INHALED OR SWALLOWED.
CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT AND EYE IRRITATION.
CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS:
BLOOD, LUNGS, PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, RESPIRATORY TRACT, SKIN,
BONE MARROW, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, EYE, LENS OR CORNEA, NOSE,
SINUSES, THROAT.
VAPOR MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRE.
MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION.
Canada
: Class A: Compressed gas.
Label Requirements
Class D-1A: Material causing immediate and serious toxic effects (VERY TOXIC).
Class D-2A: Material causing other toxic effects (VERY TOXIC).
Class D-2B: Material causing other toxic effects (TOXIC).
*2
Hazardous Material : Health
Information System (U.S.A.)
4
Fire hazard
0
Reactivity
C
Personal protection
National Fire Protection :
Flammability
4
Association (U.S.A.)
2 0
Health Instability
Special
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Flammable Liquefied Gas Mixture: 2 Methyl Pentane / 2,2 Dimethylbutane / 2,3 Dimethylbutane / 3 Methylpentane /
Benzene / Hexane / Isobutane / Isopentane / Methyl Cyclopentane / N Butane / N Pentane
Notice to reader
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above named
supplier nor any of its subsidiaries assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the
information contained herein.
Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present
unknown hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot
guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist.
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