SDS

R-600a
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SDS: ISOBUTANE Page 2 of 6
Current Issue Date: April 2018
Inhalation
Inhalation of vapor may produce anesthetic effects and feeling of euphoria. Prolonged overexposure can cause rapid
breathing, headache, dizziness, narcosis, unconsciousness, and death from asphyxiation, depending on concentration and
time of exposure.
Ingestion
Aspiration Hazard!
3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT NAME CAS NUMBER WEIGHT
Liquefied Petroleum Gas 75-28-5 100
COMMON NAMES and SYNONYMS
Isobutane; R-600a
There are no impurities or stabilizers that contribute to the classification of the material identified in Section 2
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
SKIN:
For liquid contact, warm areas gradually and get medical attention if there is evidence of tissue damage. Flush area
with plenty of water.
EYES:
For liquid contact, irrigate with running water for minimum of 15 minutes. Consult physician immediately if frostbite
occurs.
INHALATION:
Remove to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, restore breathing at once. Administer oxygen and get medical help.
INGESTION:
Do not induce vomiting. Contact a physician immediately.
ADVICE TO PHYSICIAN: No special instructions
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES
FLASH POINT (METHOD): -117 F (Open Cup)
UPPER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT (vol.) gas in air): 8.4%
LOWER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT (vol.) gas in air): 1.8%
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Dry Chemical Extinguisher (B-C), Water
UNUSUAL FIRE HAZARDS:
Vapors are heavier than air and may travel along the ground or may be moved by ventilation systems and ignited by pilot
lights, other flames, sparks, heaters, smoking, electric motors, static discharge, or other ignition sources at locations distant
from material handling point.