N-PENTANE AR

Substance / Preparation : N-PENTANE

CAS No :109-66-0

Substance.

Contains no other components or impurities which will influence the classification of the

product.

3.1. Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification EC 67/548 or EC 1999/45

Classification : F+; R12

Xn; R65

R66

R67

N; R51-53

Hazard Class and Category Code(s), Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP)

Health hazards : Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single exposure - Narcotic effects - ]

Category 3 - Warning (CLP : STOT SE 3) H336

Aspiration hazard - Category 1 - Danger (CLP : Asp. Tox. 1) H304

Physical hazards : Flammable liquids - Category 1 - Danger (CLP : Flam. Liq. 1) H224

Environmental hazards : Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Chronic hazard -

Category 2 (CLP : Aquatic Chronic 2) H411

3.2. Label elements

Labelling EC 67/548 or EC 1999/45

Symbol(s) : F+ : Extremely flammable

N : Dangerous for the environment

Xn : Harmful

R Phrase(s) : R12 : Extremely flammable.

R51/53 : Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the

aquatic environment.

R65 : Harmful : may cause lung damage if swallowed.

R66 : Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.

R67 : Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.

S Phrase(s) : S9 : Keep container in a well ventilated place.

S16 : Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.

S29 : Do not empty into drains.

S33 : Take precautionary measures against static discharges.

S61 : Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety data

sheets.

S62 : If swallowed, do not induce vomiting : seek medical advice immediately and

show this container or label.

Labelling Regulation EC 1272/2008 (CLP)

Hazard pictograms

Signal words : Danger

Hazard statements : H224 : Extremely flammable liquid and vapour.

H304 : May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

H336 : May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

H411 : Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

• Prevention : P240: Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

P241: Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating, lighting, …, equipment.

P210: Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames or hot surfaces. – No smoking.

P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection.

P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P261: Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours, spray.

P273: Avoid release to the environment.

P233: Keep container tightly closed.

• Response : P301+P310: IF SWALLOWED : Immediately call a POISON CENTER or

doctor.  P391: Collect spillage.

P304+P340: IF INHALED : Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position

comfortable for breathing.

P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair) : Remove immediately all contaminated clothing.

Rinse skin with water/shower.

P370+P378: In case of fire: Use for extinction.

• Storage : P403+P233: Store in well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P403+P235: Store in well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

P405: Store locked up.

• Disposal considerations : P501: Dispose of this material and its container to hazardous or

special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or

international regulation.

3.3. Other hazards

Other hazards : The substance does not fulfil the criteria to be identified as PBT

substance or vPvB substance according to Annex XIII of Regulation REACH.

4.1. Description of first aid measures

Inhalation : Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. Remove to fresh air

and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

Skin contact : Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Wash with

plenty of soap and water.

Eye contact : Rinse immediately with plenty of water. Obtain medical attention if pain,

blinking or redness persist.

Ingestion : Do NOT induce vomiting. Rinse mouth. Immediately call a POISON CENTER

or doctor.

4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Symptoms relating to use : May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. May cause

drowsiness or dizziness. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.

4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

General information : Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If you

feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where possible).

5.1. Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media : Foam. Dry powder. Carbon dioxide. Water spray. Sand.

Unsuitable extinguishing media : Do not use a heavy water stream.

Surrounding fires : Use water spray or fog for cooling exposed containers.

5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Flammable class : Extremely flammable liquid and vapour. 

Hazardous combustion products : Under fire conditions, hazardous fumes will be

present.

5.3. Advice for fire-fighters

Protection against fire : Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment,

including respiratory protection.

Special procedures : Exercise caution when fighting any chemical fire. Avoid (reject)

fire-fighting water to enter environment.

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

For emergency responders : Equip cleanup crew with proper protection.

Ventilate area.

Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours, spray.

Technical measures : Use special care to avoid static electric charges.

Special precautions : Remove ignition sources. No naked lights. No smoking.

For non-emergency personnel : Evacuate unnecessary personnel.

6.2. Environmental precautions

Environmental precautions : Prevent entry to sewers and public waters. Notify

authorities if product enters sewers or public waters. Avoid release to the environment.

6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Clean up methods : Soak up spills with inert solids, such as clay or diatomaceous earth

as soon as possible. Collect spillage. Store away from other materials.

6.4. Reference to other sections

See section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Physical state at 20 °C : Liquid.

Odour threshold : No data available.

pH value : No data available

Melting point [°C] : -130 °C

Decomposition point [°C] : N/A

Critical temperature [°C] : N/A

Auto-ignition temperature [°C] : 260°C

Flammability (solid, gas) : Extremely flammable liquid and vapour.

Flammable. Flash point [°C] : -49°C

Boiling point [°C] : 35 - 36 °C

Initial boiling point [°C] : 35°C

Final boiling point [°C] : 36 °C

Evaporation rate : 28,6

Vapour pressure [20°C] : 579 hPa at 20 °C

Vapour pressure mm/Hg : 514 mm Hg @ 25 deg C

Vapour density : 2,5

Density [g/cm3] : 0,62

Relative density, gas (air=1) : N/A

Relative density, liquid (water=1) : N/A

Solubility in water [% weight] : 0.04% at 20°C

Solubility in water : N/A

Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C : No data available.

Solubility : N/A

Viscosity at 40°C [mm2/s] : N/A

9.2. Other information

Explosive properties : N/A

Explosion limits - upper [%] : 8,30%

Explosion limits - lower [%] : 1,40%

Oxidising properties : No data available.

11.1. Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity

• Inhalation : May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

• Dermal : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

• Ingestion : May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

Corrosion : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Irritation : Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.

Sensitization : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Mutagenicity : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Carcinogenicity : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Toxic for reproduction : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

STOT-single exposure : May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

STOT-repeated exposure : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not

met.

Aspiration hazard : May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

12.1. Toxicity

Toxicity information : Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

12.2. Persistence - degradability

Persistence - degradability : May cause long-term adverse effects in the environment.

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

Bioaccumulative potential : Not established.

12.4. Mobility in soil

Mobility in soil : Not established.

12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment : The substance does not fulfil the criteria to be

identified as PBT substance or vPvB substance according to Annex XIII of Regulation

REACH.

12.6. Other adverse effects

Environmental precautions : Avoid release to the environment. 

13.1. Waste treatment methods

General : Avoid release to the environment. Dispose in a safe manner in accordance with

local/national regulations. Dispose of this material and its container to hazardous or

special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or

international regulation.

Special precautions : Handle empty containers with care because residual vapours are

flammable. Hazardous waste due to toxicity.

15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the

substance or mixture

Safety, health and environmental : Ensure all national/local regulations are observed.

regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

REACH Restrictions - Annex XVII : The components of this product are not subject to

restrictions.

REACH Authorisation - Annex XIV : The components of this product are not subject

to authorization.

15.2. Chemical Safety Assessment

Chemical Safety Assessment : It has not been carried out

Abbreviations and acronyms : PBT: persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic.

vPvB: very persistent and very bioaccumulative

Sources of key data used : REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008 OF THE EUROPEAN

PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 16 December 2008 on classification,

labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives

67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006

Further information : None.

In accordance with REACH Regulation (CE) Nº 1907/2006 and with CLP Regulation

(CE) Nº 1272/2008 

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