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butane [1] and isobutane [2]

CAS 106-97-8 · C4H10
Hazard class
Danger — Flammable, Gas under pressure, Health hazard
Pictograms
FlammableGas under pressureHealth hazard
H-statements
  • H220 Extremely flammable gas
  • H350 May cause cancer
  • H340 May cause genetic defects
Common uses (US EPA CDR)
FuelFuel agentsIntermediatePropellants, non-motive (blowing agents)Processing aids not otherwise specifiedAbrasives
Workplace exposure limits
NIOSH REL TWA 800 ppm (1900 mg/m3)
OSHA PEL none
IDLH N.D.
Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.
Synonyms
BUTANE · n-Butane · Diethyl · Methylethylmethane · Butanen · Butani · Butyl hydride · HC 600
Molecular weight
58.12 g/mol
Browse similar
Flammable · Gas under pressure · Health hazard
Data source
Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI
Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.
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