Safety data sheet Code
BUTANE
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Issue Date
May 1, 2006
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SECTION 1: Identification of substance/preparation and company
Identification of substance:
Butane
Selling Company:
EC Representative:
Manufacturer
BernzOmatic Irwin Industrial Tools
Petromont & Company
One BernzOmatic Dr. Industriholmen 15A
Limited Partnership
Medina Hvidovre DK 2650
2931 Marie-Victorin Blvd.
New York, USA Denmark
Varennes, Quebec
14103
Canada
J3X 1S7
Emergency Numbers:
US 800 654 9011
Can 514 640 6400
SECTION 2: Composition/information on ingredients
SUBSTANCE
CONCENTRATION
CAS #
EEC #
HAZARD
N,Butane
22%
106-97-8
-
R12
Isobutane
78%
75-28-5
R12
R12 Extremely flammable.
Contains no other substances or impurities that are classified as hazardous for supply as
defined in the Dangerous Substances Directive 67/548/EEC (with subsequent
amendments and adaptations) and Dangerous Preparations Directive 88/379/EEC (with
subsequent amendments and adaptations). In particular, the concentration of dienes,
including 1,3 butadiene is less than 0.1%.
SECTION 3: Hazards identification
Liquefied gas under pressure.
Extremely flammable - explosive air/vapour mixtures may form at ambient temperature.
Skin contact with liquid will cause cold burns and frostbite.
SECTION 4: First aid measures
Inhalation:
Simple Asphyxiant. May cause drowsiness, headache, blurred vision and
irritation of eyes, nose or throat. Remove to fresh air and keep patient warm and calm. If
symptoms persist obtain medical advice. Unconscious casualties must be placed in the
recovery position. Monitor breathing and pulse rate and if breathing has failed
Safety data sheet Code
BUTANE
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Issue Date
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respiration should be assisted, preferably by mo