International Chemical Safety Cards

2-BUTENE (MIXED ISOMERS) ICSC: 0838
2-BUTENE (MIXED ISOMERS)
beta-Butylene
Pseudo-butylene
1,2-Dimethylethylene
(cylinder)
CH3CH=CHCH3/C4H8
Molecular mass: 56.1
CAS # 107-01-7
RTECS # EM2932000
ICSC # 0838
UN # 1012
EC # 601-012-00-4
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Extremely flammable.
NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.
Shut off supply; if not possible and no risk to surroundings, let the fire burn itself out; in other cases extinguish with water spray, foam, or dry chemical.
EXPLOSION Gas/air mixtures are explosive.
Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Prevent build-up of electrostatic charges (e.g., by grounding). Use non-sparking handtools.
In case of fire: keep cylinder cool by spraying with water. Combat fire from a sheltered position.
 
EXPOSURE


INHALATION Dizziness. Unconsciousness.
Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
SKIN ON CONTACT WITH LIQUID: FROSTBITE.
Cold-insulating gloves.
ON FROSTBITE: rinse with plenty of water, do NOT remove clothes. Refer for medical attention.
EYES
Face shield.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
INGESTION
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Ventilation. NEVER direct water jet on liquid (extra personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus).
Fireproof. Separated from acids. Cool.

F symbol
R: 13
S: 9-16-33
UN Hazard Class: 2.1
SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
ICSC: 0838 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

International Chemical Safety Cards

2-BUTENE (MIXED ISOMERS) ICSC: 0838

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS COMPRESSED LIQUEFIED GAS , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR (see Notes).

PHYSICAL DANGERS:
The vapour is heavier than air and may travel along the ground; distant ignition possible. As a result of flow, agitation, etc., electrostatic charges can be generated.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance can polymerize in contact with organic and inorganic acids, halogens and halogenic substances.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV not established.


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour.

INHALATION RISK:
On loss of containment this gas can cause suffocation by lowering the oxygen content of the air in confined areas.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
Rapid evaporation of the liquid may cause frostbite. Exposure at high concentrations could cause lowering of consciousness.


PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
 Boiling point: 3.7°C (cis) and 0.9°C (trans)°C
Melting point: -139°C (cis) and -106°C (trans)°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.6213 (cis) and 0.6042 (trans)
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: none
Relative vapour density (air = 1): >1		 Flash point: Flammable Gas
Auto-ignition temperature: 324 (cis/trans)°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.6-10 (cis/trans)
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.85 (calc.)
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA
NOTES
This card refers to a mixture of cis-butene and trans-butene. Odour threshold recognition: cis 2-butene 28.5 mg/m3, trans 2-butene 2700 mg/m3. Check for peroxides prior to distillation; render harmless if positive. Turn leaking cylinder with the leak up to prevent escape of gas in liquid state. The recommendations on this Card also apply to cis 2-butene and trans 2-butene.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-500
NFPA Code: H 1; F 4; R 0;
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 0838 2-BUTENE (MIXED ISOMERS)
© IPCS, CEC, 1993
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