SDS

BIC Pocket Lighter SAFETY DATA SHEET July 15, 2019
according to the HCS/HazCom 2012 (29 CFR § 1910.1200)
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SECTION 9 – PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance & Physical State:
The product is an article – a device consisting of plastic and metal components
containing a clear colorless liquefied gas.
Odor (fuel):
Sweet petroleum odor (isobutane) and slight plastic odor (casing)
Odor Threshold (fuel):
Odor threshold is not available.
pH (fuel):
Not applicable
Melting Point (fuel):
-138.3°C (-216.9°F) – Isobutane fuel
Boiling Point (fuel):
-11.7°C (11°F) – Isobutane fuel
Flash Point (fuel):
-83°C (-117°F) (Open Cup)
Evaporation Rate (fuel):
>>1 (immediately evaporates) (Ethyl ether=1) gas
Flammability (fuel):
Fuel within lighter is extremely flammable gas
Flammability Limits in Air (fuel)
Lower (LFL):
Upper (UFL):
1.8% by volume – Isobutane
8.4% by volume – Isobutane
Vapor Pressure (fuel):
31 PSIG @ 70°F (21°C) – Isobutane
Vapor Density (fuel):
2.006 @ 60°F (15.6°C) (air =1) – Isobutane
Density/Specific Gravity (fuel):
0.5626 @ 60°F (15.6°C)
Solubility in Water (fuel):
Very slightly soluble (0.008%) (isobutane). Insoluble (casing).
Octanol/ Water Partition
Coefficient (fuel):
Log P
(OCT)
= 2.76 – Isobutane
Auto-ignition Temperature
(fuel):
860°F (460°C) Closed Cup – Isobutane
Decomposition Temperature
(fuel):
Not available
Viscosity (fuel):
Not applicable
SECTION 10 – STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
This product is stable under the normal conditions of use.
Chemical Stability:
Stable
Possibility of Hazardous
Reactions:
Will not undergo hazardous polymerization.
Conditions to Avoid:
Avoid heat sources, sparks or flames.
Incompatible Materials:
Avoid strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition
Products:
None expected under the normal conditions of use.