International Chemical Safety Cards

2,4,4-TRIMETHYL-2-PENTENE ICSC: 0737

2,4,4-TRIMETHYL-2-PENTENE
Diisobutene
Diisobutylene
C8H16 / CH3C(CH3)=CHC(CH3)3
Molecular mass: 112.2
CAS # 107-40-4
ICSC # 0737
UN # 2050
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. 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
PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!

  • INHALATION
    		• Drowsiness. Headache. Nausea.
    		Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
    		Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration if indicated. Refer for medical attention.
  • SKIN
    		• Redness.
    		Protective gloves.
    		First rinse with plenty of water, then remove contaminated clothes and rinse again.
  • EYES

    		• Safety spectacles.
    		First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
  • INGESTION
    		• Abdominal pain. Vomiting.
    		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
    		Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
    SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
    Evacuate danger area! Ventilation. Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place (extra personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours).
    		Fireproof. Separated from oxidants. Cool.

    UN Hazard Class: 3
    UN Packing Group: II
    SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
    ICSC: 0737 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993 No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and IDLH values.

    International Chemical Safety Cards

    2,4,4-TRIMETHYL-2-PENTENE ICSC: 0737

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    PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
     COLOURLESS LIQUID.

    PHYSICAL DANGERS:
     The vapour is heavier than air and may travel along the ground; distant ignition possible.

    CHEMICAL DANGERS:
     Reacts with oxidants.

    OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
     TLV not established.


    		ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
     The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion.

    INHALATION RISK:
     No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

    EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
     The substance irritates the skin. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system.

    EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
    PHYSICAL
    PROPERTIES
    Boiling point: 104°C
    Melting point: -106°C
    Relative density (water = 1): 0.72
    Solubility in water: none
    Vapour pressure, kPa at 38°C: 11.02
    		 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.9
    Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.31
    Flash point: 1.7°C o.c.
    Auto-ignition temperature: 305°C
    ENVIRONMENTAL
    DATA
    N O T E S
    Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.
    NFPA Code: H2; F3; R0;
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


    ICSC: 0737 2,4,4-TRIMETHYL-2-PENTENE
    © IPCS, CEC, 1993
    IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and IDLH values.