SAFETY DATA SHEET
R600a (ISOBUTANE)
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product name |
R600a, Isobutane |
Synonyms |
Isobutane, 2-methylpropane, trimethylmethane. |
Chemical Formula |
C4H10 |
CAS No |
75-28-5 |
Use of Substance |
Industrial uses as refrigerant. |
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Perform risk assessment prior to use. |
Manufacturer |
Juhua Group Corporation |
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No. 849 Jiangcheng Rd, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310009 |
Contact Number |
+86-570-3098687 |
Emergency Phone Number (24 hr) |
+86-570-3097819 |
SDS Reference Number |
SDS-045-R600a |
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2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
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R600 |
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Press. Gas |
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Classification of the substance |
Flam. Gas I |
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Flammable gases category I |
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Hazard Statement |
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H01 |
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Precautionary Statement |
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No smoking. |
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well-ventilated place. |
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stopped safely. |
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P 381 |
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IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in |
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a position comfortable for breathing. Get medical advice |
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P 302, P |
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IF ON SKIN: Thaw frosted parts with lukewarm water. Do |
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CGA-PG02 : Protect from sunlight when ambient temperature exceeds 52 |
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CGA-PG05 : Use a back flow preventive device in the piping. |
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CGA-PG06 : Close valve after each use and when empty. |
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vehicles. |
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Do not open valve until connected to equipment prepared for |
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use. |
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CGA-PG27 |
: Read and follow the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before use. |
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Other Hazards |
Contact with liquid or cold vapor can cause frostbite. |
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Classification of the substance |
Press. Gas |
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(Liquefied gas) |
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Flam. Gas1 |
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Flammable gases category 1 |
Hazard Statement |
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Extremely flammable gas |
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Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. |
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Precautionary Statement |
P210 |
: Keeps away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces |
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– No smoking. |
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P377 |
: Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be |
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stopped safely. |
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P381 |
: Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. |
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: Store in a well-ventilated place |
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Contact with liquid or cold vapor can cause frostbite. |
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Forms explosive mixture with air and oxidizing agents. |
Other Hazards
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Common Name |
Ingredient |
CAS Number |
Specification |
OSHA-PEL |
TLV-ACGIH |
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R600a |
Isobutane |
75-28-5 |
100% (w/w) |
None established. |
1000 ppm |
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*Contains no other components or impurities which influence the classification of the product.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact |
Contact with liquid or cold vapor can cause frostbite. |
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Immediately flush with water for at least 15 minutes, opening |
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eyelids to ensure flushing. |
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Get medical attention if symptoms occur. |
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Inhalation |
Victims should be assisted to an uncontaminated area is most |
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Move exposed person to fresh air. |
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If not breathing, provide artificial respiration or oxygen by |
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trained personnel. |
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In the event of cardiac arrest apply external cardiac massage. |
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Further treatment should be symptomatic and supportive. |
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Keep victim warm and quiet. |
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PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IS MANDAROTY IN |
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ALL CASES OF OVEREXPOSURE. |
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RESCUE PERSONNEL SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH |
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SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. |
Skin Contact |
Take off the contaminated clothing / shoes immediately. |
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Flush the affected area with lukewarm water not exceeds 105oF |
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(40oC) immediately. |
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Do not use hot water. |
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If warm water is not available, gently wrap affected parts in |
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blankets. |
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Get medical attention if symptoms occur. |
Ingestion |
Unlikely route of exposure. |
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Do not include vomiting. |
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Get medical attention if symptoms occur. |
Most important symptoms and effects, |
High concentrations may cause asphyxiation. |
both acute and delayed |
Symptoms may include loss of mobility/ consciousness. |
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Victim may not be aware of asphyxiation. |
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As asphyxiation progresses, nausea, vomiting, prostration, and |
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loss of consciousness may result, eventually leading to |
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convulsions, coma, and death. |
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Contact with liquefied gas may cause frostbite. |
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