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Hazardous Chemical Details

Cas Number 78-78-4
Chemical Name isopentane
Chemical Synonym 2-methylbutane
Hazard Category Flammable liquid – category 1
Aspiration hazard – category 1
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) – category 3
Hazardous to the aquatic environment (chronic) – category 2
Hazard Statement 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)
Pictogram Pictogram of 
Flame
GHS02 ( Flame )
Pictogram of Health Hazard GHS08 (Health Hazard)
Pictogram of Exclamation Mark GHS07 (Exclamation Mark)
Pictogram of Environment GHS09 (Environment)
Signal Word Danger
Cut-offs
Notes 8 (The tables in schedule 6 of the WHS regulations replace some tables in the GHS, this may affect the cut off concentrations for this chemical.)
Sources EU (Classification information for chemical is taken from the European Union’s Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation.)

Hazardous Chemical History

Date Description
23/06/2016 Chemical Added