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GHS Label Elements

This document provides guidance on the required elements for a Global Harmonized System (GHS) compliant label for pentane. The label must include: 1) The product identifier of pentane. 2) The signal word "Danger" to indicate the level of severity of hazards. 3) Hazard statements describing the hazards such as "Extremely flammable gas" and "May explode if heated". 4) Precautionary statements with safety measures to handle the product safely.

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GHS Label Elements

This document provides guidance on the required elements for a Global Harmonized System (GHS) compliant label for pentane. The label must include: 1) The product identifier of pentane. 2) The signal word "Danger" to indicate the level of severity of hazards. 3) Hazard statements describing the hazards such as "Extremely flammable gas" and "May explode if heated". 4) Precautionary statements with safety measures to handle the product safely.

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GHS Label Elements

PENTANE 1
5 CAS 109-66-0

DANGER 2

Extremely ammable gas. Contains gas under pressure.


May explode i heated. Gas may reduce oxygen in 3
confned spaces.
Keep away rom heat/spark/open ames/hot sur aces. No
smoking. Protect rom sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated
place.
Leaking gas fre: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be
stopped sa ely. Eliminate all ignition sources i sa e to do so.
Eye contact: For liquifed gas, ush eyes with lukewarm
water, Seek immediate attention. 4
Skin contact: Liquifed gases may cause cryogenic burns.
Treat burned or rostbitten skin by ushing or immersing the
a ected area(s) in lukewarm water. Do not rub a ected area.
Inhalation: I respiratory systems develop, move victim away
rom source o exposure and into resh air. Seek medical
attention.

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1 Product Identi er 4 Precautionary Statements


Name or number used for a hazardous product on Measures to minimize or prevent adverse effects
a label or in the SDS
5 GHS Pictograms
2 Signal Words Standardized set of symbols which convey health,
“Danger” or “Warning” are used to emphasize physical, and environmental hazard information
hazards and indicate the relative level of severity
of the hazard assigned to a GHS hazard class and 6 Supplier Identi cation
category
Company name, address, and phone number
should be listed on the label
3 Hazard Statements
Standard phrases assigned to a hazard class and
category that describe the nature of the hazard

The prescribed symbols, signal words, and hazard statements can be readily selected from Annex 1
of the GHS Purple Book. These standardized elements are not subject to variation, and should appear
on the GHS label as indicated in the GHS for each hazard category or class in the system. The use of
symbols, signal words, or hazard statements other than those that have been assigned to each of the
GHS hazards would be contrary to harmonization.

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