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Isobutane | CAS 75-28-5 | ||
CH3CH(CH3)2 | RTECS TZ4300000 | ||
Synonyms & Trade Names 2-Methylpropane [Note: Also see specific listing for n-Butane.] |
DOT ID & Guide 1075 115 1969 115 |
Exposure Limits |
NIOSH REL: TWA 800 ppm (1900 mg/m3) | ||
OSHA PEL�: none | |||
IDLH N.D. | Conversion 1 ppm = 2.38 mg/m3 |
Physical Description Colorless gas with a gasoline-like or natural gas odor. [Note: Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas. A liquid below 11°F.] |
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MW: 58.1 |
BP: 11°F |
FRZ: -255°F |
Sol: Slight |
VP(70°F): 3.1 atm |
IP: 10.74 eV |
RGasD: 2.06 |
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Fl.P: NA (Gas) |
UEL: 8.4% |
LEL: 1.6% |
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Flammable Gas Class IA Flammable Liquid | |||
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong oxidizers (e.g., nitrates & perchlorates), chlorine, fluorine, (nickel carbonyl + oxygen) |
Measurement Methods None available |
Personal Protection & Sanitation Skin: Frostbite Eyes: Frostbite Wash skin: No recommendation Remove: When wet (flammable) Change: No recommendation Provide: Frostbite |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Frostbite Skin: Frostbite Breathing: Respiratory support |
Respirator Recommendations To be added later | |
Exposure Routes inhalation, skin and/or eye contact (liquid) | |
Symptoms Drowsiness, narcosis, asphyxia; liquid: frostbite | |
Target Organs
central nervous system |
See also: INTRODUCTION |