GPS Safety Summary. Tetrabutane. Technical information. Substance name. Tetrabutane. CAS-No General Statement

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1 Technical information GPS Safety Summary Substance name CAS-No General Statement is an aliphatic hydrocarbon consisting of branched C16-20 saturated hydrocarbon isomers (isoparaffins). The substance is free of aromatics. It is therefore a lipophil solvent which can be also used e.g. as oil for spark erosion and as a component in hydraulic mineral oils.. Chemical identity Name Brand names, technical Chemical name (IUPAC) Alkanes, C16-20-iso- CAS number Molecular formula Chemical characterisation C16H34, C20H42 Branched C16 and C20 alkane mixture Uses and application Applications: Aliphatic solvent (Isoparaffin) in various products, oil for spark erosion, component in hydraulic mineral oils. AG GPS Safety Summary November 2011 Version 1 page 1/5

2 Physical/chemical properies is a low molecular weight liquid of moderate volatility. The liquid is lighter than water, almost insoluble in water, while vapours are heavier than air. Property Value Physical state Liquid Color Colorless Odor Almost odorless Density 0.82 g/cm3 (20 C) Vapor heavier than air Melting / boiling point -119 C / C (1013 hpa) Explosive Properties No explosive properties Self-ignition temperature 275 C Vapor pressure <1 hpa (20 C) Molecular weight >226 g/mol Water solubility < 1.2 mg/l Flash point 124 C Method: closed cup Octanol-water partition Log Pow: coefficient Health effects Effect Assessment Acute toxicity (oral, dermal and inhalation) Eye / Skin irritation Sensitization Toxicity after repeated exposure Genotoxicity/mutagenicity Carcinogenicity Toxicity for reproduction Low acute toxicity, but if swallowed possibly harmful because of possible lung damage. Inhalation of high vapor concentrations can cause CNS-depression and narcosis. Slightly irritating to the skin but not eye irritating. Not considered to be sensitizing. Low long-term toxicity Not mutagenic / genotoxic No data but based on chemical structure not considered to be a human cancer concern No adverse effects on fertility and not selectively toxic to the fetus AG GPS Safety Summary November 2011 Version 1 page 2/5

3 Environmental effects Effect Assessment Aquatic toxicity Not toxic to water organisms in the range of water solubility. Fate and Behavior Biodegradation Bioaccumulation potential PBT / vpvb conclusion Biodegradable Bioaccumulation possible Neither considered to be PBT nor vpvb Exposure Human health As for all chemicals exposure has to be limited during use. Environment As for all chemicals exposure has to be limited during use. Risk management recommendations Industry use, production and formulation Assumes a good basic standard of occupational hygiene is implemented Handling in closed conditions is limiting exposure. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Provide good ventilation or extraction Wear personal protective equipment Chemical-resistant protective gloves (nitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR) gloves) Safety glasses No direct release to soil and surface water Consumer use Information of product supplier has to be observed to limit exposure. State agency review REACH-registration number AG GPS Safety Summary November 2011 Version 1 page 3/5

4 Regulatory information/classification and labelling GHS-Labeling Statutory basis EU-GHS as per Regulation (EU) No. 1272/2008 Symbol(s) Signal word Hazard statement Precautionary statements: Prevention Reaction Storage Danger H304 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. P101 - If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting. P405 - Store locked up. Contact information within company address msds-performance-intermediates@evonik.com Emergency Telephone number +49 (0) (Fire Brigade, Infracor GmbH) Emergency Telefax number +49 (0) Glossary Acute toxicity Biodegradable Bioaccumulation Carcinogenicity Chronic toxicity GHS Mutagenicity PBT Reprotoxicity Sensitizing Teratogenic vpvb harmful effects after a single exposure breakdown of materials by a physiological environment accumulation of substances in the environment effects causing cancer harmful effects after repeated exposures Global Harmonized System on Classification and Labeling effects that change genes Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxic teratogenicity, embryotoxicity and harmful effects on fertility allergenic effects on foetal morphology very Persistent very Bioaccumulative AG GPS Safety Summary November 2011 Version 1 page 4/5

5 Disclaimer This GPS Safety Summary is based on Evonik s present knowledge and experience as of the date of issue. However, it implies no liability or other legal responsibility on the part of Evonik, including with regards to existing third party intellectual property rights, especially patent rights. In no event shall Evonik be responsible for damages of any nature whatsoever resulting from the use of or reliance upon the information herein or the chemical to which that information refers. In particular, no warranty, whether express or implied, or guarantee in the legal sense is intended or implied by Evonik. This GPS Safety Summary is only intended to provide general information about the chemical referred to herein but not any in-depth health and safety information. The information in this GPS Safety Summary is supplied on the condition that the persons receiving the same will make their own determination as to its suitability for their purposes prior to use. This GPS Safety Summary does not supersede or replace required regulatory and/or legal communication documents. Performance of the chemical described herein should be verified by testing which should be carried out only by qualified experts. Evonik reserves the right to make any changes to this GPS Safety Summary in accordance with technological progress or further developments. Reference to trade names used by other companies is neither a recommendation, nor does it imply, that similar products could not be used. AG GPS Safety Summary November 2011 Version 1 page 5/5