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n-Pentane

DANGER Liquid SDS/MSDS

Chemical Product Identification & Regulatory Data

Official chemical identifiers, CAS numbers, and regulatory compliance information

Basic Product Information

Product Name
n-Pentane
Product Code
17381

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
N/A

Chemical Abstracts Service registry number - unique identifier for chemical substances

Uses Information

Identified Uses
SU24 Scientific research and development

Overview

n-Pentane is a not specified substance commonly used su24 scientific research and development.

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GHS Hazard Classification & Safety Warnings

Globally Harmonized System (GHS) hazard pictograms, signal words, and safety classifications

Classification Status

Classified

Signal Word

danger (Danger)

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. Category 2 H225
Asp. Tox. Category 1 H304
STOT SE Category 3 H336

GHS Hazard Pictograms & Safety Symbols

GHS02 GHS Hazard Pictogram: Flammable hazard - Fire risk materials including gases, liquids, and solids

GHS02

GHS07 GHS Hazard Pictogram: Health hazard warning - Materials harmful to health including irritants and sensitizers

GHS07

GHS08 GHS Hazard Pictogram: Serious health hazard - Carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic to organs

GHS08

GHS (Globally Harmonized System) pictograms indicate specific chemical hazard categories and safety precautions

Hazard Statements

  • H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
  • H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
  • H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

Precautionary Statements

  • P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
  • P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P240: Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
  • P241: Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment.
  • P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
  • P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
  • P405: Store locked up.
  • P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
  • P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Chemical Manufacturers & Supply Chain

Authorized suppliers, manufacturers, and distribution network information

Alfa Aesar Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc. company logo - Safety Data Sheet supplier organization

Alfa Aesar Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc.

manufacturer

📍

30 Bond Street, Ward Hill, MA 01835-8099

🌍

US

📞

800-343-0660

📠

800-322-4757

24/7 Emergency Response & Poison Control

Critical emergency contact numbers for chemical spills, exposure incidents, and medical emergencies

Emergency Contact

📞

(800) 343-0660

🕒

Monday-Friday, 8am-7pm EST

Carechem 24

📞

(866) 928-0789

Chemical Composition & Hazardous Ingredients

Detailed component analysis, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Product Type

substance

Chemical Components & Hazardous Substances

Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
n-Pentane
EC: 203-692-4
109-66-0 Not specified ✓ Non-hazardous

Emergency First Aid Measures

Critical first aid procedures for chemical exposure incidents and medical emergencies

🫁 Inhalation Exposure

Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Seek immediate medical advice.

Symptoms:

May cause respiratory irritation. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

🖐️ Skin Contact

Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly. Seek immediate medical advice.

👁️ Eye Contact

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.

🍽️ Ingestion/Swallowing

Seek medical treatment.

Fire Fighting Measures & Emergency Response

Fire suppression methods, extinguishing media, and firefighting safety procedures

Suitable Extinguishing Media

Carbon dioxide, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.

⚠️ Specific Fire Hazards

If this product is involved in a fire, the following can be released: Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.

🛡️ Firefighter Protection Equipment

Wear self-contained respirator. Wear fully protective impervious suit.

Accidental Release Measures & Spill Response

Emergency spill cleanup procedures, containment methods, and environmental protection

🚨 Emergency Procedures

Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away. Ensure adequate ventilation Keep away from ignition sources.

🌍 Environmental Precautions

Do not allow product to reach sewage system or any water course.

Related Chemical Substances & Alternative Products

Similar chemicals with comparable safety profiles and industrial applications

Technical Specifications & Material Properties

Physical state, chemical properties, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

🧪 Physical State
Liquid
Critical Property
📊 Physical State Data
liquid
📊 State Under Standard Conditions
Not available
👁️ Appearance
Not specified
🎨 Colour
Not available
📊 Colour Intensity
Not available
📊 Form
Liquid
👃 Odor
Nearly odorless
📊 Odor Threshold
Not determined.
🧪 Ph
Not determined.
🧊 Melting Point
-130 °C (-202 °F)
Critical Property
💨 Boiling Point
36 °C (97 ºF)
Critical Property
🔥 Flash Point
-49 °C (-56 °F)
Critical Property
📊 Freezing Point
Not available
📊 Softening Point
Not available
📊 Solidification Point
Not available
📊 Cloud Point
Not available
📊 Crystallisation Point
Not available
📊 Relative Evaporation Rate
Not available
💨 Evaporation Rate
Not determined.
💨 Vapor Pressure
573 hPa (430 mm Hg)
📊 Vapor Density
Not determined.
📊 Relative Density
Not determined.
📊 Bulk Density
Not available
⚖️ Density
0.626 g/cm3 (5.224 lbs/gal)
Critical Property
🔥 Flammability
Not determined.
📊 Upper Explosive Limit
7.8 Vol %
📊 Lower Explosive Limit
1.4 Vol %
📊 Explosive Limits
Not available
📊 Auto Ignition Temperature
285 °C (545 °F)
📊 Decomposition Temperature
Not determined
💧 Solubility
Not miscible or difficult to mix
📊 Partition Coefficient
Not determined.
📊 Solubility In Water
Not miscible or difficult to mix
📊 Solubility In Fat
Not available
📊 Molecular Weight
Not available
📊 Voc Content
Not available
📊 Metal Corrosion
Not available
📊 Dynamic Viscosity
Not available
📊 Kinematic Viscosity
Not available
📊 Properties Status
Not available

Safe Handling & Storage Procedures

Industrial handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace safety requirements

⚠️ Handling Precautions

• Keep container tightly sealed.

• Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.

• Keep away from heat and direct sunlight.

• Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.

• Open and handle container with care.

• Protect against electrostatic charges.

• Fumes can combine with air to form an explosive mixture.

• Keep ignition sources away.

🏪 Storage Conditions

• Store in a cool location.

• Store away from oxidizing agents.

• Keep container tightly sealed.

• Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

• Protect from heat and direct sunlight.

🔥 Fire Prevention Measures

Protect against electrostatic charges. Keep ignition sources away.

Exposure Controls & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and required safety equipment

🏭 Engineering Controls

Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.

🧤 Hand Protection

Impervious gloves. Check protective gloves prior to each use for their proper condition. Material of gloves Nitrile rubber, NBR. Penetration time of glove material (in minutes) 480. Glove thickness 0.4 mm.

👁️ Eye Protection

Safety glasses.

😷 Respiratory Protection

Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present. Recommended filter device for short term use: Use a respirator with multi-purpose combination (US) or type AXBEK (EN 14387) as a backup to engineering controls. Risk assessment should be performed to determine if air-purifying respirators are appropriate. Only use equipment tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (USA) or CEN (EU).

🦺 Skin/Body Protection

Protective work clothing.

Chemical Stability & Reactivity Data

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials information

Chemical Stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

⚗️ Reactivity

No information known.

⚠️ Hazardous Reactions

Reacts with strong oxidizing agents

🚫 Conditions to Avoid

No further relevant information available.

🧪 Incompatible Materials

Oxidizing agents

💨 Hazardous Decomposition Products

Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide

Ecological Information & Environmental Impact

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, bioaccumulation, and ecological effects data

🌱 Toxicity

Aquatic toxicity: No further relevant information available.

🌱 Persistence and degradability

No further relevant information available.

🌱 Bioaccumulative potential

No further relevant information available.

🌱 Mobility in soil

No further relevant information available.

🌱 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT: Not applicable. vPvB: Not applicable.

🌱 Endocrine disrupting properties

No further relevant information available.

🌱 Other adverse effects

No further relevant information available.

Waste Disposal & Treatment Methods

Waste disposal procedures, treatment methods, and regulatory compliance requirements

♻️ Waste Treatment Methods

Recommendation Consult state, local or national regulations to ensure proper disposal.

Transportation & Shipping Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory transport requirements

🏷️ UN Number

UN1265

📦 Proper Shipping Name

Pentanes

⚠️ Transport Hazard Class

3

📋 Packing Group

II

🚢 IMDG Maritime Transport Precautions

F-E,S-Ď

✈️ IATA Air Transport Precautions

F-E,S-Ď

Regulatory Information & Compliance

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and regulatory compliance status

📋 Regulatory Summary

All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical substance Inventory. Substance is not listed as a Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) according to the REACH Regulations (EC) No. 1907/2006.

Chemical Safety Assessment

No chemical safety assessment has been performed for this substance.

ℹ️ Additional Regulatory Information

Employers should use this information only as a supplement to other information gathered by them, and should make independent judgement of suitability of this information to ensure proper use and protect the health and safety of employees.

Chemical Safety FAQ & Common Questions

Most frequently asked questions about safety, handling, storage, and regulatory compliance

What is the hazard signal word for n-Pentane?

The signal word for this substance is "danger".

What is the physical form of n-Pentane?

n-Pentane is a liquid appearing as not specified . It has nearly odorless odor.

What is the solubility of n-Pentane?

Not miscible or difficult to mix

What is n-Pentane used for?

SU24 Scientific research and development

What are the hazard statements for n-Pentane?

This substance has 3 hazard statements: H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

What is the melting point of n-Pentane?

The melting point is -130 °C (-202 °F) and the boiling point is 36 °C (97 ºF).