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| 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 |
GHS02 (
Flame
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GHS08 (Health Hazard) 
GHS07 (Exclamation Mark) 
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 |