Material Safety Data Sheet
Flammable Liquid Mixture: 2 Methylpentane / 2,4-Dimethylpentane / Butyl Benzene
/ Dodecane / Heptane / Hexane / Isobutane / Isopentane / N Butane / N Decane / N
Pentane / Octane / P Xylene / Pentadecane / Propane / Propylbenzene /
Tetradecane / Tridecane / Toluene
Section 1. Chemical product and company identification
: Flammable Liquid Mixture: 2 Methylpentane / 2,4-Dimethylpentane / Butyl Benzene /
Product Name
Dodecane / Heptane / Hexane / Isobutane / Isopentane / N Butane / N Decane / N Pentane
/ Octane / P Xylene / Pentadecane / Propane / Propylbenzene / Tetradecane / Tridecane /
Toluene
: AIRGAS INC., on behalf of its subsidiaries
Supplier
259 North Radnor-Chester Road
Suite 100
Radnor, PA 19087-5283
1-610-687-5253
: 007032
MSDS#
Date of : 3/19/2007.
Preparation/Revision
: 1-866-734-3438
In case of emergency
Section 2. Hazards identification
: Liquid.
Physical state
: Warning!
Emergency overview
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS:
BLOOD, KIDNEYS, LUNGS, NERVOUS SYSTEM, LIVER, MUCOUS MEMBRANES,
PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT, RESPIRATORY
TRACT, SKIN, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, EYE, LENS OR CORNEA.
POSSIBLE CANCER HAZARD
CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH MAY CAUSE CANCER BASED ON ANIMAL DATA.
CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE.
FLAMMABLE.
Do not ingest. Wash thoroughly after handling. Risk of cancer depends on duration and
level of exposure.
: Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Routes of entry
Potential acute health effects
Slightly irritating to the eyes.
Eyes :
Slightly irritating to the skin.
Skin :
Slightly irritating to the respiratory system.
Inhalation :
Toxic if swallowed.
:
Ingestion
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS Classified A4 (Not classifiable for human or animal.) by
:
Potential chronic health :
ACGIH, 3 (Not classifiable for human.) by IARC [p-xylene]. Classified A4 (Not
effects
classifiable for human or animal.) by ACGIH, 3 (Not classifiable for human.) by IARC
[Toluene].
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS Not available.
:
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS Not available.
:
: Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition.
Medical conditions
aggravated by overexposure
See toxicological Information (section 11)
Flammable Liquid Mixture: 2 Methylpentane / 2,4-Dimethylpentane / Butyl Benzene / Dodecane / Heptane / Hexane
/ Isobutane / Isopentane / N Butane / N Decane / N Pentane / Octane / P Xylene / Pentadecane / Propane
Propylbenzene / Tetradecane / Tridecane / Toluene
Section 3. Composition, Information on Ingredients
United States
Exposure limits
p-xylene 106-42-3 0.01 - 20 ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2005). Notes:
1996 Adoption Substances for which there
is a Biological Exposure Index or Indices
Refers to Appendix A -- Carcinogens.
STEL: 651 mg/m 3 15 minute(s). Form: All
forms
STEL: 150 ppm 15 minute(s). Form: All
forms
TWA: 434 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 100 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001).
STEL: 655 mg/m 3 15 minute(s). Form: All
forms
STEL: 150 ppm 15 minute(s). Form: All
forms
TWA: 435 mg/m 3 10 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 100 ppm 10 hour(s). Form: All forms
OSHA PEL (United States, 8/1997).
TWA: 435 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 100 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
Toluene 108-88-3 0.005 - 20 ACGIH TLV (United States, 5/2004). Skin
Notes: 1996 Adoption Refers to Appendix A
-- Carcinogens.
TWA: 188 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 50 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
NIOSH REL (United States, 6/2001).
STEL: 560 mg/m 3 15 minute(s). Form: All
forms
STEL: 150 ppm 15 minute(s). Form: All
forms
TWA: 375 mg/m 3 10 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 100 ppm 10 hour(s). Form: All forms
OSHA PEL Z2 (United States, 6/2002).
AMP: 500 ppm 10 minute(s). Form: All forms
CEIL: 300 ppm Form: All forms
TWA: 200 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
Butane 106-97-8 0.08 - 20 ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2004). Notes:
ACGIH 2004 Adoption
TWA: 1000 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
NIOSH REL (United States, 6/2001).
TWA: 1900 mg/m 3 10 hour(s). Form: All
forms
TWA: 800 ppm 10 hour(s). Form: All forms
Propane 74-98-6 0.1 - 20 ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2004). Notes:
ACGIH 2004 Adoption
TWA: 1000 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
NIOSH REL (United States, 6/2001).
TWA: 1800 mg/m 3 10 hour(s). Form: All
forms
TWA: 1000 ppm 10 hour(s). Form: All forms
OSHA PEL (United States, 6/1993).
TWA: 1800 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 1000 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
2,4-dimethylpentane 108-08-7 1 - 10 BMWA_MAK (Austria, 4/2004).
STEL: 8000 mg/m 3 4 times per shift, 15
minute(s). Form: All forms
STEL: 2000 ppm 4 times per shift, 15 minute
(s). Form: All forms
Flammable Liquid Mixture: 2 Methylpentane / 2,4-Dimethylpentane / Butyl Benzene / Dodecane / Heptane / Hexane
/ Isobutane / Isopentane / N Butane / N Decane / N Pentane / Octane / P Xylene / Pentadecane / Propane
Propylbenzene / Tetradecane / Tridecane / Toluene
TWA: 2000 mg/m 3 4 times per shift, 15
minute(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 500 ppm 4 times per shift, 15 minute
(s). Form: All forms
SUVA (Switzerland, 2/2005). Notes: not
temporary
Kurzzeitsgrenzwerte: 1600 mg/m 3 15 minute
(s). Form: All forms
Kurzzeitsgrenzwerte: 400 ppm 15 minute(s).
Form: All forms
MAK: 1600 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
MAK: 400 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
TRGS900 MAK (Germany, 8/2004).
Spitzenbegrenzung: 8400 mg/m 3 15 minute
(s). Form: All forms
Spitzenbegrenzung: 2000 ppm 15 minute(s).
Form: All forms
TWA: 2100 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 500 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
Sotsiaalminister (Estonia, 9/2001).
STEL: 1200 mg/m 3 15 minute(s). Form: All
forms
STEL: 300 ppm 15 minute(s). Form: All
forms
TWA: 800 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 200 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
Ty鰐erveyslaitos (Finland, 4/2005).
STEL: 2100 mg/m 3 15 minute(s). Form: All
forms
STEL: 500 ppm 15 minute(s). Form: All
forms
TWA: 1200 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 300 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
Del Lietuvos Higienos Normos (Lithuania,
12/2001).
STEL: 1200 mg/m 3 15 minute(s). Form: All
forms
STEL: 300 ppm 15 minute(s). Form: All
forms
TWA: 800 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 200 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
AFS (Sweden, 6/2005).
KTV: 1200 mg/m 3 15 minute(s). Form: All
forms
KTV: 300 ppm 15 minute(s). Form: All forms
NGV: 800 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
NGV: 200 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
2-methylpentane 107-83-5 1 - 10 ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2005). Notes:
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. Substances for which there is a
Biological Exposure Index or Indices
STEL: 3500 mg/m 3 15 minute(s). Form: All
forms
STEL: 1000 ppm 15 minute(s). Form: All
forms
TWA: 1760 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 500 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001).
CEIL: 1800 mg/m 3 15 minute(s). Form: All
Flammable Liquid Mixture: 2 Methylpentane / 2,4-Dimethylpentane / Butyl Benzene / Dodecane / Heptane / Hexane
/ Isobutane / Isopentane / N Butane / N Decane / N Pentane / Octane / P Xylene / Pentadecane / Propane
Propylbenzene / Tetradecane / Tridecane / Toluene
forms
CEIL: 510 ppm 15 minute(s). Form: All
forms
TWA: 350 mg/m 3 10 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 100 ppm 10 hour(s). Form: All forms
decane 124-18-5 1 - 10 Arbejdstilsynet (Denmark, 10/2002).
GV: 250 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
GV: 45 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
Sotsiaalminister (Estonia, 9/2001).
STEL: 500 mg/m 3 15 minute(s). Form: All
forms
TWA: 5 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
Del Lietuvos Higienos Normos (Lithuania,
12/2001).
STEL: 500 mg/m 3 15 minute(s). Form: All
forms
TWA: 350 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
LV Nat. Standardisation and Meterological
Centre (Latvia, 11/2004).
STEL: 300 mg/m 3 15 minute(s). Form: All
forms
TWA: 100 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
Ministry of Health (VN, 10/2002).
STEL: 300 mg/m 3 15 minute(s). Form: All
forms
dodecane 112-40-3 1 - 10
tetradecane 629-59-4 1 - 10
tridecane 629-50-5 1 - 10
pentadecane 629-62-9 1 - 10
heptane 142-82-5 0.04 - 10 ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2004).
STEL: 2050 mg/m 3 15 minute(s). Form: All
forms
STEL: 500 ppm 15 minute(s). Form: All
forms
TWA: 1640 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 400 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001).
CEIL: 1800 mg/m 3 15 minute(s). Form: All
forms
CEIL: 440 ppm 15 minute(s). Form: All
forms
TWA: 350 mg/m 3 10 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 85 ppm 10 hour(s). Form: All forms
OSHA PEL (United States, 8/1997).
TWA: 2000 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 500 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
Pentane 109-66-0 0.06 - 10 ACGIH TLV (United States, 9/2004). Notes:
1998 Adoption.
TWA: 600 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
NIOSH REL (United States, 6/2001).
CEIL: 1800 mg/m 3 15 minute(s). Form: All
forms
CEIL: 610 ppm 15 minute(s). Form: All
forms
TWA: 350 mg/m 3 10 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 120 ppm 10 hour(s). Form: All forms
OSHA PEL (United States, 6/1993).
TWA: 2950 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 1000 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
octane 111-65-9 0.03 - 10 ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2004). Notes:
1999 Adoption.
TWA: 300 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001).
Flammable Liquid Mixture: 2 Methylpentane / 2,4-Dimethylpentane / Butyl Benzene / Dodecane / Heptane / Hexane
/ Isobutane / Isopentane / N Butane / N Decane / N Pentane / Octane / P Xylene / Pentadecane / Propane
Propylbenzene / Tetradecane / Tridecane / Toluene
CEIL: 1800 mg/m 3 15 minute(s). Form: All
forms
CEIL: 385 ppm 15 minute(s). Form: All
forms
TWA: 350 mg/m 3 10 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 75 ppm 10 hour(s). Form: All forms
OSHA PEL (United States, 8/1997).
TWA: 2350 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 500 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
Isopentane 78-78-4 0.06 - 10 ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2004). Notes:
1998 Adoption.
TWA: 600 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
n-hexane 110-54-3 0.005 - 10 ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2004). Skin
Notes: 1998 Adoption. Substances for
which there is a Biological Exposure Index
or Indices
TWA: 50 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001).
TWA: 180 mg/m 3 10 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 50 ppm 10 hour(s). Form: All forms
OSHA PEL (United States, 8/1997).
TWA: 1800 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 500 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
butyl benzene 104-51-8 0.00005 - 5
Isobutane 75-28-5 0.08 - 5 ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2004). Notes:
ACGIH 2004 Adoption
TWA: 1000 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
NIOSH REL (United States, 6/2001).
TWA: 1900 mg/m 3 10 hour(s). Form: All
forms
TWA: 800 ppm 10 hour(s). Form: All forms
propylbenzene 103-65-1 0.00005 - 5
Section 4. First aid measures
: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Eye contact
Get medical attention if irritation occurs.
: Wash with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation develops.
Skin contact
: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is
Inhalation
difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention if symptoms appear.
: 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 203癈 (397.4癋) (dodecane).
Auto-ignition temperature :
The lowest known value is Closed cup: -57.15癈 (-70.9癋). (Isopentane)
Flash point :
The greatest known range is Lower: 1.4% Upper: 8% (Isopentane)
Flammable limits :
These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO 2).
Products of combustion :
Extremely flammable in presence of open flames, sparks and static discharge, of
Fire hazards in presence of :
oxidizing materials.
various substances
: Use an extinguishing agent suitable for surrounding fires.
Fire fighting media and
instructions
No specific hazard.
: 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
Flammable Liquid Mixture: 2 Methylpentane / 2,4-Dimethylpentane / Butyl Benzene / Dodecane / Heptane / Hexane
/ Isobutane / Isopentane / N Butane / N Decane / N Pentane / Octane / P Xylene / Pentadecane / Propane
Propylbenzene / Tetradecane / Tridecane / Toluene
Section 6. Accidental release measures
: Immediately contact emergency personnel. Keep unnecessary personnel away. Use
Personal precautions
suitable protective equipment (Section 8).
Environmental precautions : Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains
and sewers.
: If emergency personnel are unavailable, contain spilled material. For small spills add
Methods for cleaning up
absorbent (soil may be used in the absence of other suitable materials) scoop up
material and place in a sealed, liquid-proof container for disposal. For large spills dike
spilled material or otherwise contain material to ensure runoff does not reach a
waterway. Place spilled material in an appropriate container for disposal.
Section 7. Handling and storage
: Do not ingest. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Handling
Extremely hazardous liquid and vapor under pressure.
: Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Storage
Section 8. Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
: Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne
Engineering controls
concentrations of vapors below their respective occupational exposure limits. Ensure
that eyewash stations and safety showers are proximal to the work-station location.
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.
: 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 : Splash goggles. Full suit. Vapor respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self-contained breathing
apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective
of a large spill
clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling this product.
Product name Exposure limits
United States
p-xylene ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2005). Notes: 1996 Adoption
Substances for which there is a Biological Exposure Index or
Indices Refers to Appendix A -- Carcinogens.
STEL: 651 mg/m 3 15 minute(s). Form: All forms
STEL: 150 ppm 15 minute(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 434 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 100 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001).
STEL: 655 mg/m 3 15 minute(s). Form: All forms
STEL: 150 ppm 15 minute(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 435 mg/m 3 10 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 100 ppm 10 hour(s). Form: All forms
OSHA PEL (United States, 8/1997).
TWA: 435 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 100 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
Toluene ACGIH TLV (United States, 5/2004). Skin Notes: 1996 Adoption
Refers to Appendix A -- Carcinogens.
TWA: 188 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
Flammable Liquid Mixture: 2 Methylpentane / 2,4-Dimethylpentane / Butyl Benzene / Dodecane / Heptane / Hexane
/ Isobutane / Isopentane / N Butane / N Decane / N Pentane / Octane / P Xylene / Pentadecane / Propane
Propylbenzene / Tetradecane / Tridecane / Toluene
TWA: 50 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
NIOSH REL (United States, 6/2001).
STEL: 560 mg/m 3 15 minute(s). Form: All forms
STEL: 150 ppm 15 minute(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 375 mg/m 3 10 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 100 ppm 10 hour(s). Form: All forms
OSHA PEL Z2 (United States, 6/2002).
AMP: 500 ppm 10 minute(s). Form: All forms
CEIL: 300 ppm Form: All forms
TWA: 200 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
Butane ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2004). Notes: ACGIH 2004 Adoption
TWA: 1000 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
NIOSH REL (United States, 6/2001).
TWA: 1900 mg/m 3 10 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 800 ppm 10 hour(s). Form: All forms
Propane ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2004). Notes: ACGIH 2004 Adoption
TWA: 1000 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
NIOSH REL (United States, 6/2001).
TWA: 1800 mg/m 3 10 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 1000 ppm 10 hour(s). Form: All forms
OSHA PEL (United States, 6/1993).
TWA: 1800 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 1000 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
2,4-dimethylpentane BMWA_MAK (Austria, 4/2004).
STEL: 8000 mg/m 3 4 times per shift, 15 minute(s). Form: All forms
STEL: 2000 ppm 4 times per shift, 15 minute(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 2000 mg/m 3 4 times per shift, 15 minute(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 500 ppm 4 times per shift, 15 minute(s). Form: All forms
SUVA (Switzerland, 2/2005). Notes: not temporary
Kurzzeitsgrenzwerte: 1600 mg/m 3 15 minute(s). Form: All forms
Kurzzeitsgrenzwerte: 400 ppm 15 minute(s). Form: All forms
MAK: 1600 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
MAK: 400 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
TRGS900 MAK (Germany, 8/2004).
Spitzenbegrenzung: 8400 mg/m 3 15 minute(s). Form: All forms
Spitzenbegrenzung: 2000 ppm 15 minute(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 2100 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 500 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
Sotsiaalminister (Estonia, 9/2001).
STEL: 1200 mg/m 3 15 minute(s). Form: All forms
STEL: 300 ppm 15 minute(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 800 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 200 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
Ty鰐erveyslaitos (Finland, 4/2005).
STEL: 2100 mg/m 3 15 minute(s). Form: All forms
STEL: 500 ppm 15 minute(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 1200 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 300 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
Del Lietuvos Higienos Normos (Lithuania, 12/2001).
STEL: 1200 mg/m 3 15 minute(s). Form: All forms
STEL: 300 ppm 15 minute(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 800 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 200 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
AFS (Sweden, 6/2005).
KTV: 1200 mg/m 3 15 minute(s). Form: All forms
KTV: 300 ppm 15 minute(s). Form: All forms
NGV: 800 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
NGV: 200 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
2-methylpentane ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2005). Notes: 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.
Substances for which there is a Biological Exposure Index or
Flammable Liquid Mixture: 2 Methylpentane / 2,4-Dimethylpentane / Butyl Benzene / Dodecane / Heptane / Hexane
/ Isobutane / Isopentane / N Butane / N Decane / N Pentane / Octane / P Xylene / Pentadecane / Propane
Propylbenzene / Tetradecane / Tridecane / Toluene
Indices
STEL: 3500 mg/m 3 15 minute(s). Form: All forms
STEL: 1000 ppm 15 minute(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 1760 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 500 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001).
CEIL: 1800 mg/m 3 15 minute(s). Form: All forms
CEIL: 510 ppm 15 minute(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 350 mg/m 3 10 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 100 ppm 10 hour(s). Form: All forms
decane Arbejdstilsynet (Denmark, 10/2002).
GV: 250 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
GV: 45 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
Sotsiaalminister (Estonia, 9/2001).
STEL: 500 mg/m 3 15 minute(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 5 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
Del Lietuvos Higienos Normos (Lithuania, 12/2001).
STEL: 500 mg/m 3 15 minute(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 350 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
LV Nat. Standardisation and Meterological Centre (Latvia, 11/2004).
STEL: 300 mg/m 3 15 minute(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 100 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
Ministry of Health (VN, 10/2002).
STEL: 300 mg/m 3 15 minute(s). Form: All forms
dodecane
tetradecane
tridecane
pentadecane
heptane ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2004).
STEL: 2050 mg/m 3 15 minute(s). Form: All forms
STEL: 500 ppm 15 minute(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 1640 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 400 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001).
CEIL: 1800 mg/m 3 15 minute(s). Form: All forms
CEIL: 440 ppm 15 minute(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 350 mg/m 3 10 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 85 ppm 10 hour(s). Form: All forms
OSHA PEL (United States, 8/1997).
TWA: 2000 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 500 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
Pentane ACGIH TLV (United States, 9/2004). Notes: 1998 Adoption.
TWA: 600 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
NIOSH REL (United States, 6/2001).
CEIL: 1800 mg/m 3 15 minute(s). Form: All forms
CEIL: 610 ppm 15 minute(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 350 mg/m 3 10 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 120 ppm 10 hour(s). Form: All forms
OSHA PEL (United States, 6/1993).
TWA: 2950 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 1000 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
octane ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2004). Notes: 1999 Adoption.
TWA: 300 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001).
CEIL: 1800 mg/m 3 15 minute(s). Form: All forms
CEIL: 385 ppm 15 minute(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 350 mg/m 3 10 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 75 ppm 10 hour(s). Form: All forms
OSHA PEL (United States, 8/1997).
TWA: 2350 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 500 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
Isopentane ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2004). Notes: 1998 Adoption.
TWA: 600 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
Flammable Liquid Mixture: 2 Methylpentane / 2,4-Dimethylpentane / Butyl Benzene / Dodecane / Heptane / Hexane
/ Isobutane / Isopentane / N Butane / N Decane / N Pentane / Octane / P Xylene / Pentadecane / Propane
Propylbenzene / Tetradecane / Tridecane / Toluene
n-hexane ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2004). Skin Notes: 1998 Adoption.
Substances for which there is a Biological Exposure Index or
Indices
TWA: 50 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001).
TWA: 180 mg/m 3 10 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 50 ppm 10 hour(s). Form: All forms
OSHA PEL (United States, 8/1997).
TWA: 1800 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 500 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
butyl benzene
Isobutane ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2004). Notes: ACGIH 2004 Adoption
TWA: 1000 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
NIOSH REL (United States, 6/2001).
TWA: 1900 mg/m 3 10 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 800 ppm 10 hour(s). Form: All forms
propylbenzene
Section 9. Physical and chemical properties
: Liquid.
Physical state
Boiling/condensation point : The lowest known value is 27.8癈 (82癋) (Isopentane). Weighted average: 136.08癈
(276.9癋)
: May start to solidify at 13.3癈 (55.9癋) based on data for: p-xylene. Weighted average:
Melting/freezing point
-67.81癈 (-90.1癋)
: The lowest known value is 187.3癈 (369.1癋) (Isopentane).
Critical temperature
: Weighted average: 0.7 (Water = 1)
Specific gravity
: The highest known value is 53.3 kPa (400 mm Hg) (at 20癈) (2-methylpentane).
Vapor pressure
Weighted average: 11.26 kPa (84.46 mm Hg) (at 20癈)
: The highest known value is 4.9 (Air = 1) (decane). Weighted average: 3.43 (Air = 1)
Vapor density
: The highest known value is 12.4 (Isopentane) Weighted average: 4.36compared to
Evaporation rate
Butyl acetate.
: Insoluble in cold water.
Solubility
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
(dodecane)
Incompatibility with various : Extremely reactive or incompatible with oxidizing agents.
Reactive with acids.
substances
Section 11. Toxicological information
Ingredient name Test Result Route Species
p-xylene LD50 3950 mg/kg Oral Rat
LC50 9100 ppm (1 Inhalation Rat
hour(s))
Toluene LD50 636 mg/kg Oral Rat
LDLo 50 mg/kg Oral human
LC50 28830 ppm (1 Inhalation Rat
hour(s))
heptane LC50 50242 ppm (1 Inhalation Rat
hour(s))
Pentane LD50 400 mg/kg Oral Rat
propylbenzene LD50 6040 mg/kg Oral Rat
LC50 91910 ppm (1 Inhalation Rat
hour(s))
Flammable Liquid Mixture: 2 Methylpentane / 2,4-Dimethylpentane / Butyl Benzene / Dodecane / Heptane / Hexane
/ Isobutane / Isopentane / N Butane / N Decane / N Pentane / Octane / P Xylene / Pentadecane / Propane
Propylbenzene / Tetradecane / Tridecane / Toluene
Chronic effects on humans : CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS Classified A4 (Not classifiable for human or animal.) by
:
ACGIH, 3 (Not classifiable for human.) by IARC [p-xylene]. Classified A4 (Not
classifiable for human or animal.) by ACGIH, 3 (Not classifiable for human.) by IARC
[Toluene].
Contains material which causes damage to the following organs: blood, kidneys, lungs,
the nervous system, liver, mucous membranes, peripheral nervous system,
gastrointestinal tract, upper respiratory tract, skin, central nervous system (CNS), eye,
lens or cornea.
: Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant).
Other toxic effects on
humans
Specific effects
: Contains material which may cause cancer based on animal data. Risk of cancer
Carcinogenic effects
depends on duration and 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
p-xylene Daphnia magna (EC50) 48 hour(s) 4.73 mg/l
Daphnia magna (EC50) 48 hour(s) 5.03 mg/l
Oncorhynchus mykiss (LC50) 96 hour(s) 2.6 mg/l
Poecilia reticulata (LC50) 96 hour(s) 8.8 mg/l
Toluene Daphnia magna (EC50) 48 hour(s) 6 mg/l
Daphnia magna (EC50) 48 hour(s) 6.56 mg/l
Oncorhynchus mykiss (EC50) 48 hour(s) 6.78 mg/l
Oncorhynchus mykiss (LC50) 96 hour(s) 5.8 mg/l
Oncorhynchus mykiss (LC50) 96 hour(s) 6.78 mg/l
Pimephales promelas (LC50) 96 hour(s) 12.6 mg/l
n-hexane Pimephales promelas (LC50) 96 hour(s) 2.5 mg/l
propylbenzene Oncorhynchus mykiss (LC50) 96 hour(s) 1.55 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
Section 13. Disposal considerations
: The generation of waste should be avoided or minimized wherever possible. Avoid
Waste disposal
dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and
sewers. Disposal of this product, solutions and any by-products should at all times
comply with the requirements of environmental protection and waste disposal legislation
and any regional local authority requirements.
Consult your local or regional authorities.
Section 14. Transport information
Regulatory UN number Proper shipping Class Packing group Label Additional
information name information
DOT Classification UN3161 Liquefied gas, 2.1 - -
flammable, n.o.s. FLAMMABLE GAS
2
TDG Classification UN3161 Liquefied gas, 2.1 - Explosive
flammable, n.o.s. Limit and
Limited
2
Quantity
Index
0.125
Flammable Liquid Mixture: 2 Methylpentane / 2,4-Dimethylpentane / Butyl Benzene / Dodecane / Heptane / Hexane
/ Isobutane / Isopentane / N Butane / N Decane / N Pentane / Octane / P Xylene / Pentadecane / Propane
Propylbenzene / Tetradecane / Tridecane / Toluene
ERAP Index
3000
Passenger
Carrying Ship
Index
Forbidden
Passenger
Carrying
Road or Rail
Index
Forbidden
UN3161 Liquefied gas, 2.1 - -
Mexico
flammable, n.o.s.
Classification FLAMMABLE GAS
2
Section 15. Regulatory information
United States
: Toxic material
HCS Classification
Carcinogen
Target organ effects
: TSCA 4(a) final test rules: heptane; Pentane; n-hexane; 2-methylpentane; p-xylene
U.S. Federal regulations
TSCA 8(a) PAIR: heptane; Pentane; p-xylene
TSCA 8(b) inventory: heptane; Pentane; octane; n-hexane; 2,4-dimethylpentane;
2-methylpentane; propylbenzene; decane; Isobutane; dodecane; butyl benzene;
tetradecane; tridecane; pentadecane; p-xylene; Toluene; Butane; Isopentane; Propane
TSCA 12(b) one time export: heptane; Pentane; propylbenzene; p-xylene
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: heptane; Pentane; octane; n-hexane;
2-methylpentane; propylbenzene; decane; Isobutane; butyl benzene; p-xylene; Toluene;
Butane; Isopentane; Propane
SARA 311/312 MSDS distribution - chemical inventory - hazard identification: heptane:
Fire hazard; Pentane: Fire hazard, Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard; octane: Fire
hazard; n-hexane: Fire hazard, Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard, Delayed (Chronic)
Health Hazard; 2-methylpentane: Fire hazard, Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard;
propylbenzene: Fire hazard; decane: Fire hazard; Isobutane: Fire hazard, Sudden
Release of Pressure; butyl benzene: Fire hazard; p-xylene: Fire hazard, Immediate
(Acute) Health Hazard, Delayed (Chronic) Health Hazard; Toluene: Fire hazard,
Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard, Delayed (Chronic) Health Hazard; Butane: Fire
hazard, Sudden Release of Pressure; Isopentane: Fire hazard; Propane: Fire hazard,
Sudden Release of Pressure
Clean Water Act (CWA) 307: Toluene
Clean Water Act (CWA) 311: p-xylene; Toluene
Clean air act (CAA) 112 accidental release prevention: Pentane; Isobutane; Butane;
Isopentane; Propane
Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated flammable substances: Pentane; Isobutane; Butane;
Isopentane; Propane
Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: No products were found.
SARA 313
Flammable Liquid Mixture: 2 Methylpentane / 2,4-Dimethylpentane / Butyl Benzene / Dodecane / Heptane / Hexane
/ Isobutane / Isopentane / N Butane / N Decane / N Pentane / Octane / P Xylene / Pentadecane / Propane
Propylbenzene / Tetradecane / Tridecane / Toluene
Product name CAS number Concentration
: p-xylene 106-42-3 0.01 - 20
Form R - Reporting
Toluene 108-88-3 0.005 - 20
requirements
n-hexane 110-54-3 0.005 - 10
: p-xylene 106-42-3 0.01 - 20
Supplier notification
Toluene 108-88-3 0.005 - 20
n-hexane 110-54-3 0.005 - 10
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.
: Pennsylvania RTK: heptane: (generic environmental hazard); Pentane: (generic
State regulations
environmental hazard); octane: (generic environmental hazard); n-hexane: (generic
environmental hazard); 2,4-dimethylpentane: (generic environmental hazard);
2-methylpentane: (generic environmental hazard); propylbenzene: (generic
environmental hazard); decane: (generic environmental hazard); Isobutane: (generic
environmental hazard); butyl benzene: (generic environmental hazard); p-xylene:
(environmental hazard, generic environmental hazard); Toluene: (environmental hazard,
generic environmental hazard); Butane: (generic environmental hazard); Isopentane:
(generic environmental hazard); Propane: (generic environmental hazard)
Massachusetts RTK: heptane; Pentane; octane; n-hexane; 2,4-dimethylpentane;
2-methylpentane; propylbenzene; Isobutane; butyl benzene; p-xylene; Toluene; Butane;
Isopentane; Propane
New Jersey: heptane; Pentane; octane; n-hexane; propylbenzene; decane; Isobutane;
butyl benzene; p-xylene; Toluene; Butane; Isopentane; Propane
WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Ingredient name Cancer Reproductive No significant risk Maximum
level acceptable dosage
level
Toluene No. Yes. No. Yes.
Canada
: Class B-1: Flammable gas.
WHMIS (Canada)
Class D-1B: Material causing immediate and serious toxic effects (TOXIC).
Class D-2A: Material causing other toxic effects (VERY TOXIC).
Class D-2B: Material causing other toxic effects (TOXIC).
CEPA DSL: heptane; Pentane; octane; n-hexane; 2-methylpentane; propylbenzene;
decane; Isobutane; dodecane; butyl benzene; tetradecane; tridecane; pentadecane;
p-xylene; Toluene; Butane; Isopentane; Propane
CEPA NDSL: 2,4-dimethylpentane
Section 16. Other information
: HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
Label Requirements
CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS:
BLOOD, KIDNEYS, LUNGS, NERVOUS SYSTEM, LIVER, MUCOUS MEMBRANES,
PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT, RESPIRATORY
TRACT, SKIN, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, EYE, LENS OR CORNEA.
POSSIBLE CANCER HAZARD
CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH MAY CAUSE CANCER BASED ON ANIMAL DATA.
CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE.
FLAMMABLE.
*2
Hazardous Material : Health
Information System (U.S.A.)
3
Fire hazard
0
Reactivity
C
Personal protection
Flammable Liquid Mixture: 2 Methylpentane / 2,4-Dimethylpentane / Butyl Benzene / Dodecane / Heptane / Hexane
/ Isobutane / Isopentane / N Butane / N Decane / N Pentane / Octane / P Xylene / Pentadecane / Propane
Propylbenzene / Tetradecane / Tridecane / Toluene
National Fire Protection :
Flammability
3
Association (U.S.A.)
2 0
Health Instability
Special
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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