International Chemical Safety Cards
2-METHYLHEPTANE
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ICSC: 0731
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C8H18 / CH3CH(CH3)CH2(CH2)3CH3
Molecular mass: 114.2
ICSC # 0731
CAS # 592-27-8
RTECS #
UN # 1262 (Octanes)
April 07, 1997 Peer reviewed
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TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE
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ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS
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PREVENTION
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FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
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FIRE
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Extremely flammable.
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NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.
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Powder, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide.
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EXPLOSION
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Vapour/air mixtures are explosive.
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Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.
Do NOT use compressed air for filling, discharging, or handling.
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In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
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EXPOSURE
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PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!
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INHALATION
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Ventilation.
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Fresh air, rest.
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SKIN
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Dry skin.
Redness.
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Protective gloves.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
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EYES
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Safety spectacles.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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INGESTION
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
Do NOT induce vomiting.
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SPILLAGE DISPOSAL
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STORAGE
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PACKAGING & LABELLING
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Evacuate danger area!
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.
(Extra personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours).
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Separated from
oxidants.
Cool.
Well closed.
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R:
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UN Hazard Class: 3
UN Packing Group: II
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SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
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ICSC: 0731
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Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994.
No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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