ICSC 0353 - CYCLOPENTANE

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CYCLOPENTANE

ICSC: 0353
_{April 1994}

Pentamethylene

CAS No: 287-92-3
RTECS No: GY2390000
UN No: 1146
EC No: 601-030-00-2

C₅H₁₀
Molecular mass: 70.1

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Highly flammable.	NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.	Powder, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION	Vapour/air mixtures are explosive.	Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Prevent build-up of electrostatic charges (e.g., by grounding). Do NOT use compressed air for filling, discharging, or handling. Use non-sparking handtools.	In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

EXPOSURE
Inhalation	Dizziness. Headache. Nausea. Unconsciousness. Weakness.	Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness.	Safety goggles or face shield.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion	Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Dizziness. Nausea. Sore throat.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Ventilation. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Do NOT wash away into sewer. Personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus.	F Symbol R: 11-52/53 S: (2-)9-16-29-33-61 UN Hazard Class: 3 UN Pack Group: II

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30S1146 or 30GF1-I+II NFPA Code: H 1; F 3; R 0	Fireproof.

IMPORTANT DATA

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID.

Physical dangers
The vapour is heavier than air and may travel along the ground; distant ignition possible. As a result of flow, agitation, etc., electrostatic charges can be generated.

Occupational exposure limits
TLV: 600 ppm as TWA; (ACGIH 2004).

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance and the vapour in high concentrations irritates the eyes and the respiratory tract. Swallowing the liquid may cause aspiration into the lungs with the risk of chemical pneumonitis. Exposure far above the OEL may result in unconsciousness.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: 49°C Melting point: -94°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.8 Solubility in water: none Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 45 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 2.4 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.6 Flash point: -37°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 361°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.1-8.7 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.0

NOTES

Card has been partly updated in October 2005. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, EU classification, Emergency Response.

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