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Version: R0001.0001
SAFETY DATA SHEET Date of issue: 2020-08-10
According to OSHA Hazcom Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200 Revision date: 2022-01-12

NORMAL PENTANE(95%) Change List:

Copyright 2019. LG Chem, Ltd. all rights reserved.

1. IDENTIFICATION
A. Product name
- NORMAL PENTANE(95%) [NC5]

B. Recommended use and restriction on use

- General use : Not available
- Restriction on use : Not available

C. Manufacturer / Supplier / Distributor information

○ Manufacturer information
- Company name : LG Chem, Ltd.
- Address : Jeolanam-do Yeosu-si Yeosusandan-4-ro 58
- Dept.
- Telephone number
- Emergency telephone
number : 82-61689-3344
- Fax number :
- E-mail address :
○ Supplier/Distributer information
- Company name : ENC GLOBAL CO., LTD.
- Address : NO.225 Dongmoon Goodmorning Tower 1. 358-39 Hosu-ro
- Dept. : Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, 10449, Korea
- Telephone number :
- Emergency telephone
number : 82-31-906-5035
- Fax number :
- E-mail address :

2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
A. GHS Classification
- Flammable liquids : Category2
- Skin corrosion/irritation : Category3
- Serious eye damage/irritation : Category2B
- Specific target organ toxicity(Single exposure) : Category3(Narcotic effects)
- Specific target organ toxicity(Single exposure) : Category3(Respiratory tract irritation)
- Aspiration hazard : Category1
- Acute aquatic toxicity : Category2

B. GHS label elements

○ Hazard symbols

○ Signal words
- Danger
○ Hazard statements
- H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour
- H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
- H316 Cause mild skin irritation.
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- H320 Cause eye irritation.

- H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
- H336 May cause drowsiness and dizziness.
- H401 Toxic to aquatic organisms.
○ Precautionary statements
1) Prevention
- P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
- P233 Keep container tightly closed.
- P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
- P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment.
- P242 Use only non-sparking tools.
- P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
- P261 Avoid breathing gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
- P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
- P273 Avoid release to the environment.
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
2) Response
- P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
- P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
- P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.
Continue rinsing.
- P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
- P331 Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
- P370+P378 In case of fire: Use Suitable extinguishing media for extinction(Refer Section MSDS 5).
3) Storage
- P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
- P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
- P405 Store locked up.
4) Disposal
- P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulation

C. Other hazards which do not result in classification : (NFPA Classification)

○ NFPA grade (0 ~ 4 level)
- Health : 1 , Flammability : 4, Reactivity : 0

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Chemical Name Trade names and Synonyms CAS No. Content(%)

Amyl hydride ; Normal pentane ;
Pentane 109-66-0 100
N-Pentane ;

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

A. Eye contact
- Do not rub your eyes.
- Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and call a doctor/physician.
- Get medical attention immediately.

B. Skin contact
- Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
- Wash contaminated clothing thoroughly before re-using.
- Get medical attention immediately.

C. Inhalation contact
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- When exposed to large amounts of steam and mist, move to fresh air.
- Take specific treatment if needed.
- Get medical attention immediately.

D. Ingestion contact
- Please be advised by doctor whether induction of vomit is demanded or not.
- Rinse your mouth with water immediately.
- Get medical attention immediately.
- If swallowed, large amounts of water to drink and do not induce vomiting.

E. Delayed and immediate effects and also chronic effects from short and long term exposure
- Not available

F. Notes to physician
- Notify medical personnel of contaminated situations and have them take appropriate protective measures.

5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
A. Suitable (Unsuitable) extinguishing media
- Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, regular foam extinguishing agent, spray
- Avoid use of water jet for extinguishing

B. Specific hazards arising from the chemical

- Not available

C. Special protective actions for firefighters

- Cool containers with water until well after fire is out.
- Notify your local firestation and inform the location of the fire and characteristics hazard.
- In case of conflagration, use automatic fire sprinkler. Major fire may require withdrawal, allowing the object itself to burn.
- Avoid inhalation of materials or combustion by-products.
- Do not approach the tank surrounded by fire until it is extinguished.
- Keep containers cool with water spray.
- Vapor or gas is burned at distant ignition sources can be spread quickly.
- Due to the extremely low flash point, irrigating fire extinguishing may be less effective when put out a fire.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

A. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
- Ventilate closed spaces before entering.
- Must work against the wind, let the upwind people to evacuate.
- Do not touch spilled material. Stop leak if you can do it without risk.
- Move container to safe area from the leak area.
- Do not direct water at spill or source of leak.

B. Environmental precautions
- Prevent runoff and contact with waterways, drains or sewers.
- If large amounts have been spilled, inform the relevant authorities.

C. Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

- Large spill : Stay upwind and keep out of low areas. Dike for later disposal.
- Notify the central and local government if the emission reach the standard threshold.
- Disposal of waste shall be in compliance with the Wastes Control?Act
- Appropriate container for disposal of spilled material collected.
- Small leak: sand or other non-combustible material, please let use absorption.
- Wipe off the solvent.
- Dike for later disposal.
- Do not use plastic containers.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

A. Precautions for safe handling
- Avoid direct physical contact.
- Avoid contact with incompatible materials.
- Dealing only with a well-ventilated place.
- Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
- Do not inhale the steam prolonged or repeated.
- Avoid contact with heat, sparks, flame or other ignition sources.

B. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

- Check regularly for leaks.
- Do not apply direct heat.
- Keep in the original container.
- Prevent static electricity and keep away from combustible materials or heat sources.
- Collected them in sealed containers.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

A. Exposure limits
○ ACGIH TLV
- [Pentane] : TWA, 1000 ppm (2950 mg/m3)
○ OSHA PEL
- [Pentane]:1000ppm 2950mg/m3

B. Engineering controls
- Business owner is recommended to maintain below recommended exposure limits for the working place with general exhaust of
gas/vapour/mist/fume.

C. Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment

○ Respiratory protection
- Respiratory protection is ranked in order from minimum to maximum.
- Consider warning properties before use.
- Any chemical cartridge respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s).
- Any chemical cartridge respirator with a full facepiece and organic vaporcartridge(s).
- Any air-purifying respirator with a full facepiece and an organic vapor canister.
- For Unknown Concentration or Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health : Any supplied-air respirator with full facepiece and operated in a
pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with a separate escape supply. Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a
full facepiece.
- Under conditions of frequent use or heavy exposure, Respiratory protection may be needed.
○ Eye protection
- Wear primary eye protection such as splash resistant safety goggles with a secondary protection face shield.
- Provide an emergency eye wash station and quick drench shower in the immediate work area.
○ Hand protection
- Wear appropriate chemical resistant glove.
○ Skin protection
- Wear appropriate chemical resistant protective clothing.
○ Others
- Not available

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

A. Appearance
- Appearance Liquid
- Color Colorless
B. Odor Smell of gasoline
C. Odor threshold 2.2ppm
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D. pH Not available
E. Melting point/Freezing point -130℃
F. Initial Boiling Point/Boiling Ranges 36 ℃
G. Flash point -49 ℃
H. Evaporation rate 28.6 (Butyl acetate=1)
I. Flammability(solid, gas) Flammable
J. Upper/Lower Flammability or explosive limits 7.8/1.5%
K. Vapour pressure 426mmHg(20℃)
L. Solubility 38mg/l(25℃)
M. Vapour density 2.5
N. Specific gravity(Relative density) 0.63
O. Partition coefficient of n-octanol/water 3.39
P. Autoignition temperature 260℃
Q. Decomposition temperature Not available
R. Viscosity 0.289cP(0℃)
S. Molecular weight 72.15

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

A. Chemical Stability
- This material is stable under recommended storage and handling conditions.

B. Possibility of hazardous reactions

- Cylinders exposed to fire may vent and release flammable gas.

C. Conditions to avoid
- Avoid contact with incompatible materials and condition.
- Avoid : Accumulation of electrostatic charges, Heating, Flames and hot surfaces
- Avoid contact with heat, sparks, flame or other ignition sources.

D. Incompatible materials
- Not available

E. Hazardous decomposition products

- May emit flammable vapour if involved in fire.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

A. Information on the likely routes of exposure
○ (Respiratory tracts)
- May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
- May cause respiratory irritation.
○ (Oral)
- Not available
○ (Eye·Skin)
- Cause eye irritation.
- Cause mild skin irritation.

B. Delayed and immediate effects and also chronic effects from short and long term exposure
○ Acute toxicity
* Oral
- Product (ATEmix) : >5000mg/kg
- [Pentane] : LD50>2000 ㎎/㎏ Rat (ECHA)
* Dermal
- Not available
* Inhalation
- Product (ATEmix) : >50.0mg/L
- [Pentane] : LC50 364 mg/L/4 hr Rat (HSDB, ChemIDPlus)
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○ Skin corrosion/irritation
- Cause mild skin irritation.
○ Serious eye damage/irritation
- Cause eye irritation.
○ Respiratory sensitization
- Not available
○ Skin sensitization
- Not available
○ Carcinogenicity
* IARC
- Not available
* OSHA
- Not available
* ACGIH
- Not available
* NTP
- Not available
* EU CLP
- Not available
○ Germ cell mutagenicity
- Not available
○ Reproductive toxicity
- Not available
○ STOT-single exposure
- May cause drowsiness and dizziness.
- May cause respiratory irritation.
○ STOT-repeated exposure
- Not available
○ Aspiration hazard
- May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

A. Ecotoxicity
○ Fish
- [Pentane] : LC50 4.26 ㎎/ℓ 96 hr Oncorhynchus mykiss (ECHA)
○ Crustaceans
- [Pentane] : LC50 9.1 ㎎/ℓ 48 hr Daphnia magna (ECHA)
○ Algae
- [Pentane] : ErC50 10.7 ㎎/ℓ 72 hr Selenastrum capricornutum (ECHA)

B. Persistence and degradability

○ Persistence
- [Pentane] : log Kow 3.45 (ECHA)
○ Degradability
- Not available

C. Bioaccumulative potential
○ Bioaccumulative potential
- [Pentane] : BCF 171 (Estimate)
○ Biodegradation
- [Pentane] : 81 (%) 28 day (OECD Guideline 301 F, GLP, ECHA)

D. Mobility in soil
- Not available

E. Other adverse effects

- Not available
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

A. Disposal methods
- Stabilization and minimization treatment by incineration or similar method can be applied, if more than two kinds of designated wastes are in
mixture state and it is impractical to separate them
- Oil water separation technology shall be applied as pre-waste treatment if it is applicable
- It shall be treated by incineration

B. Special precautions for disposal

- Anyone with business license number who generates industrial wastes shall treat the waste by him/herself or by entrusting to the legal entities who
treat the wastes, recycle the wastes of others or install and operate the waste treatment facilities according to the Wastes Control Act
- Dispose of waste in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

A. UN No. (IMDG)
- 1265

B. Proper shipping name

- PENTANES

C. Hazard Class
-3

D. IMDG Packing group

- ⅠI

E. Marine pollutant
- Not available
- Not applicable

F. Special precautions for user related to transport or transportation measures

- Local transport follows in accordance with Dangerous goods Safety Management Law.
- Package and transport follow in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and other regulatory agency requirements.
- EmS FIRE SCHEDULE : F-E (Non-water-reactive flammable liquids)
- EmS SPILLAGE SCHEDULE : S-D (Flammable liquids)

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

A. National and/or international regulatory information

○ POPs Management Law
- Not applicable
○ Information of EU Classification
* Classification
- [Pentane] : H225,H304,H336,H411,
○ U.S. Federal regulations
* OSHA PROCESS SAFETY (29CFR1910.119)
- Not applicable
* CERCLA Section 103 (40CFR302.4)
- Not applicable
* EPCRA Section 302 (40CFR355.30)
- Not applicable
* EPCRA Section 304 (40CFR355.40)
- Not applicable
* EPCRA Section 313 (40CFR372.65)
- Not applicable
○ Rotterdam Convention listed ingredients
- Not applicable
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○ Stockholm Convention listed ingredients

- Not applicable
○ Montreal Protocol listed ingredients
- Not applicable

16. OTHER INFORMATION

A. Reference
- The information contained herein is believed to be accurate. It is provided independently of any sale of the product for purpose of hazard
communication. It is not intended to constitute performance information concerning the product. No express warranty, or implied warranty of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is made with respect to the product or the information contained herein.
- This Safety Data Sheet was compiled with data and information from the following sources: KOSHA, NITE, ESIS, NLM, SIDS, IPCS

B. Issue date
- 2020-08-10

C. Revision number and Last date revised

- Not applicable

D. Other
- This SDS is prepared according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).