Hazard classDanger — Flammable, Health hazard, Irritant / harmful, Environmental hazard
PictogramsFlammableHealth hazardIrritant / harmfulEnvironmental hazard
H-statements- H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour
- H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
- H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness
- H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
- EUH066 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking
Common uses (US EPA CDR)Propellants, non-motive (blowing agents)FuelFuel agentsIntermediateInsulatorsSwelling agent
Workplace exposure limitsNIOSH REL TWA 120 ppm (350 mg/m3) C 610 ppm (1800 mg/m3) [15-minute]
OSHA PEL TWA 1000 ppm (2950 mg/m3)
IDLH 1500 ppm [10%LEL]Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.
SynonymsPENTANE · n-Pentane · 109-66-0 · Pentan · Skellysolve A · Pentanen · Pentani · Amyl hydride
Molecular weight72.15 g/mol
Data sourceHarmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VILegally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.