Chemical Product Identification & Regulatory Data
Official chemical identifiers, CAS numbers, and regulatory compliance information
Basic Product Information
Regulatory Identifiers
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Uses Information
Overview
R600A (ISOBUTANE) is a packed as liquid under pressure and remains liquid only under pressure. sudden release of pressure or leakage may result in rapid vapourisaon with generaon of a large volume of highly flammable / explosive gas. colourless liquified gas; odourless or slight gasoline-like odour. contains small amounts of n-butane and propane. substance commonly used refrigerant; motor fuel; aerosol propellant; organic synthesis; synthec rubber; instrument calibraon fluid; ingredient in lpg (liquified petroleum gas). [~intermediate ~].
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GHS Hazard Classification & Safety Warnings
Globally Harmonized System (GHS) hazard pictograms, signal words, and safety classifications
Classification Status
Signal Word
Hazard Classifications
GHS Hazard Pictograms & Safety Symbols
GHS02
GHS04
GHS (Globally Harmonized System) pictograms indicate specific chemical hazard categories and safety precautions
Hazard Statements
- H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
- H220: Extremely flammable gas.
Precautionary Statements
- P103: Read label before use.
- P101: If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
- P102: Keep out of reach of children.
- P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
- P377: Leaking gas fire: Do not exnguish, unless leak can be stopped safely.
- P381: Eliminate all ignion sources if safe to do so.
- P410+P403: Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-venlated place.
Chemical Manufacturers & Supply Chain
Authorized suppliers, manufacturers, and distribution network information
Calor Gas
distributor
Athena Drive, tachbrook Park Leamington Spa Warwickshire CV34 6RL United Kingdom
GB
+01 51 355 3700
08 70 400 6904
Petronas (PETRONAS Chemicals MTBE)
distributor
Lot 111, Kawasan Perindustrian Gebeng, PO Box 1, Balok Kuantan Pahang Malaysia
MY
08 70 400 6904
24/7 Emergency Response & Poison Control
Critical emergency contact numbers for chemical spills, exposure incidents, and medical emergencies
Petronas (PETRONAS Chemicals MTBE)
+60 9 585 6700
MY
Chemical Composition & Hazardous Ingredients
Detailed component analysis, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification
Product Type
SubstanceChemical Components & Hazardous Substances
| Chemical Name | CAS Number | Concentration | Hazardous |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | 75-28-5 | 99% | ✓ Non-hazardous |
Emergency First Aid Measures
Critical first aid procedures for chemical exposure incidents and medical emergencies
🫁 Inhalation Exposure
Following exposure to gas, remove the paent from the gas source or contaminated area. Prostheses such as false teeth, which may block the airway, should be removed, where possible, prior to iniang first aid procedures. If the paent is not breathing spontaneously, administer rescue breathing. If the paent does not have a pulse, administer CPR. If medical oxygen and appropriately trained personnel are available, administer 100% oxygen. Summon an emergency ambulance. If an ambulance is not available, contact a physician, hospital, or Poison Control Centre for further instrucon. Keep the paent warm, comfortable and at rest while awaing medical care. MONITOR THE BREATHING AND PULSE, CONTINUOUSLY. Administer rescue breathing (preferably with a demand-valve resuscitator, bag-valve mask-device, or pocket mask as trained) or CPR if necessary.
Symptoms:
Primary threat to life, from pure petroleum disllate ingeson and/or inhalaon, is respiratory failure. Paents should be quickly evaluated for signs of respiratory distress (e.g. cyanosis, tachypnoea, intercostal retracon, obtundaon).
🖐️ Skin Contact
If skin or hair contact occurs: Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available). Seek medical aenon in event of irritaon. In case of cold burns (frost-bite): Move casualty into warmth before thawing the affected part; if feet are affected carry if possible. Bathe the affected area immediately in luke-warm water (not more than 35 deg C) for 10 to 15 minutes, immersing if possible and without rubbing. Apply a clean, dry, light dressing of "fluffed-up" dry gauze bandage. If a limb is involved, raise and support this to reduce swelling. If an adult is involved and where intense pain occurs provide pain killers such as paracetomol. Transport to hospital, or doctor.
Symptoms:
Irritaon. In case of cold burns (frost-bite): Subsequent blackening of the exposed ssue indicates potenal of necrosis, which may require amputaon.
👁️ Eye Contact
If product comes in contact with eyes remove the paent from gas source or contaminated area. Take the paent to the nearest eye wash, shower or other source of clean water. Open the eyelid(s) wide to allow the material to evaporate. Gently rinse the affected eye(s) with clean, cool water for at least 15 minutes. Have the paent lie or sit down and lt the head back. Hold the eyelid(s) open and pour water slowly over the eyeball(s) at the inner corners, leng the water run out of the outer corners. Ensure that the paent looks up, and side to side as the eye is rinsed in order to beer reach all parts of the eye(s). Transport to hospital or doctor. Even when no pain persists and vision is good, a doctor should examine the eye as delayed damage may occur. If the paent cannot tolerate light, protect the eyes with a clean, loosely ed bandage. Ensure verbal communicaon and physical contact with the paent.
Symptoms:
The paent may be in great pain and wish to keep the eyes closed. Delayed damage may occur.
🍽️ Ingestion/Swallowing
If spontaneous voming appears imminent or occurs, hold paent's head down, lower than their hips to help avoid possible aspiraon of vomitus.
Symptoms:
Not considered a normal route of entry.
🚨 Immediate Medical Attention Required
Transport to hospital or doctor (for eye contact, skin contact, cold burns). Seek medical aenon in event of irritaon (for skin contact). Summon an emergency ambulance. If an ambulance is not available, contact a physician, hospital, or Poison Control Centre for further instrucon (for inhalation).
Medical Treatment
For acute or short term repeated exposures to petroleum disllates or related hydrocarbons: Paents should be quickly evaluated for signs of respiratory distress (e.g. cyanosis, tachypnoea, intercostal retracon, obtundaon) and given oxygen. Paents with inadequate dal volumes or poor arterial blood gases (pO2 50 mm Hg) should be intubated. Intravenous lines and cardiac monitors should be established in obviously symptomac paents. The lungs excrete inhaled solvents, so that hypervenlaon improves clearance. Inhaled cardioselecve bronchodilators (e.g. Alupent, Salbutamol) are the preferred agents, with aminophylline a second choice. Lavage is indicated in paents who require decontaminaon; ensure use of cuffed endotracheal tube in adult paents. For frost-bite caused by liquefied petroleum gas: If part has not thawed, place in warm water bath (41-46 C) for 15-20 minutes, unl the skin turns pink or red. Analgesia may be necessary while thawing. If there has been a massive exposure, the general body temperature must be depressed, and the paent must be immediately rewarmed by whole-body immersion, in a bath at the above temperature. Shock may occur during rewarming. Administer tetanus toxoid booster after hospitalizaon. Prophylacc anbiocs may be useful. The paent may require ancoagulants and oxygen. For gas exposures (Basic Treatment): Establish a patent airway with sucon where necessary. Watch for signs of respiratory insufficiency and assist venlaon as necessary. Administer oxygen by non-rebreather mask at 10 to 15 l/min. Monitor and treat, where necessary, for pulmonary oedema. Monitor and treat, where necessary, for shock. Ancipate seizures. For gas exposures (Advanced Treatment): Consider orotracheal or nasotracheal intubaon for airway control in unconscious paent or where respiratory arrest has occurred. Posive-pressure venlaon using a bag-valve mask might be of use. Monitor and treat, where necessary, for arrhythmias. Start an IV D5W TKO. If signs of hypovolaemia are present use lactated Ringers soluon. Fluid overload might create complicaons. Drug therapy should be considered for pulmonary oedema. Hypotension with signs of hypovolaemia requires the cauous administraon of fluids. Fluid overload might create complicaons. Treat seizures with diazepam. Proparacaine hydrochloride should be used to assist eye irrigaon.
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Technical Specifications & Material Properties
Physical state, chemical properties, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics
Exposure Controls & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and required safety equipment
🏭 Engineering Controls
Engineering controls include process controls, enclosure and/or isolation of emission sources, and ventilation systems designed to strategically add and remove air in the work environment to reduce exposure risks.
🧤 Hand Protection
When handling sealed and suitably insulated cylinders, wear cloth or leather gloves. Insulated gloves should be loose-fitting for quick removal if liquid is spilled, providing short-term protection from accidental liquid contact.
👁️ Eye Protection
Chemical goggles are required. A full face shield may be used for supplementary protection but not as primary eye protection. A written policy document regarding contact lens use should be created, as soft contact lenses may absorb and concentrate irritants.
😷 Respiratory Protection
A full face respirator with supplied air is required. In confined spaces, or if a leak is suspected or primary containment is to be opened (e.g., for a cylinder change), positive pressure, full face, air-supplied breathing apparatus must be used. Air-supplied breathing apparatus is required where gas release from primary containment is suspected or demonstrated.
🦺 Skin/Body Protection
For contact with liquid, wear full thermal protective clothing. Protective overalls, closely fitted at neck and wrist, are recommended. Static-free clothing, non-sparking protective boots, and conductive footwear are advised to dissipate static electricity and reduce ignition risk, especially for large scale or continuous use where tight-weave non-static clothing (without metallic fasteners, cuffs, or pockets) should be worn.
Transportation & Shipping Information
UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory transport requirements
🏷️ UN Number
1969
📦 Proper Shipping Name
ISOBUTANE
⚠️ Transport Hazard Class
2.1
📋 Packing Group
Not Applicable
Chemical Safety FAQ & Common Questions
Most frequently asked questions about safety, handling, storage, and regulatory compliance
What is the hazard signal word for R600A (ISOBUTANE)?
The signal word for this substance is "danger".
What is the physical form of R600A (ISOBUTANE)?
R600A (ISOBUTANE) is a liquified gas appearing as packed as liquid under pressure and remains liquid only under pressure. sudden release of pressure or leakage may result in rapid vapourisaon with generaon of a large volume of highly flammable / explosive gas. colourless liquified gas; odourless or slight gasoline-like odour. contains small amounts of n-butane and propane. with colourless color. It has odourless or slight gasoline-like odour odor.
What is the solubility of R600A (ISOBUTANE)?
Immiscible
What is R600A (ISOBUTANE) used for?
Refrigerant; motor fuel; aerosol propellant; organic synthesis; synthec rubber; instrument calibraon fluid; ingredient in LPG (liquified petroleum gas). [~Intermediate ~]
What are the hazard statements for R600A (ISOBUTANE)?
This substance has 2 hazard statements: H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H220: Extremely flammable gas.
What is the melting point of R600A (ISOBUTANE)?
The melting point is -159.4 (C) and the boiling point is -11.7 (C).