SAFETY DATA SHEET
(European Directives 91/155/EC & 2001/58/EC / ISO 11014-1)
SP 001 B (E)
Revision date: 23 Dec. 2002
Original version dated 10/07/97 prepared with, and checked by, le Laboratoire National d'Essais (LNE) 75724 PARIS
1- PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION :
PRODUCT NAME:
CODE(S):
BIC Disposable Gas Lighter
J1, J3, J5, J6, J8, J9, J21, J23, J25, J26, J18, J19
COMPANY NAME:
SOCIETE DU BRIQUET JETABLE 75 - "BJ75"
COMPANY ADDRESS:
14 rue Jeanee d'Asnières
92611 CLICHY (FRANCE)
(33) 02 99 71 21 60
PHONE NUMBER
RECOMMENDED USE:
Flame-producing device mostly used to ignite cigarette, cigars and pipes.
Misuse may cause serious injury.
Read safety instructions on packaging before use:
"Keep away from children".
"Ignite the lighter away from face and clothing".
"Contain flammable gas under pressure".
"Never expose to heat above 50°C or to prolonged sunlight".
"Never puncture or put in fire".
"Be sure the flame is complety out after each use".
Each individual lighter conforms to ISO 9994
Lighters, being flame-producing devices, can, as do all flame sources, present a potential hazard to users.
This list of information is not exhaustive.
2- COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS :
The Product is not a chemical product as related in ISO 11014-1 (§ 3.11) but a consumer product with liquefied
hydrocarbon fuel mixture.
Three major substances in the product:
x polyamide type 66 Thermoplastics (Nylon)
x polyoxyméthylène Thermoplastics (Acétal) (CAS : 25231-38-3) (CAS : 32131-17-2)
x isobutane type fuel (2-methylpropane) (CAS :75-28-5, EINECS :200-857-2, classification CE :F+ ; R12) : 100%
3- HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION :
Gas lighters when normally used do not present a health hazard.
Intense accidental overheating of a lighter (for exemple in case of fire) may create rupture of its reservoir and, in certain
conditions, may lead to the ignition of the gas.
Gas may cause respiratory tract irritation, drowsiness and is an asphyxiant when exposed in large quantities.
Risk of rupture of individual lighter when submitted to abnormal impact.
Isobutane vapor highly flammable.
4- FIRST-AID MEASURES :
INHALATION
Remove from exposure to fresh air in case of accidental inhalation of
gas or combustion fumes from reservoirs. Get medical attention after
significant exposure.
SKIN CONTACT
Resin: cool skin rapidly with cold water after contact with molten polymer. Do
not peel polymer from the skin. Get medical attention.
Isobutane: Frostbite to be treated as thermal burning.
EYE CONTACT
In case of contact with eyes wash with large amounts of water or normal .
saline. Get medical attention immediately.
INGESTION
If vomiting occurs, keep head lower than hips to help prevent aspiration. Get
medical attention, if needed.
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Printing date: 27/12/02
SAFETY DATA SHEET
(European Directives 91/155/EC & 2001/58/EC / ISO 11014-1)
SP 001 B (E)
Revision date: 23 Dec. 2002
Original version dated 10/07/97 prepared with, and checked by, le Laboratoire National d'Essais (LNE) 75724 PARIS
PRODUCT NAME:
BIC Disposable Gas Lighter
CODE(S):
J1, J3, J5, J6, J8, J9, J21, J23, J25, J26, J18, J19
5- FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES :
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Carbon dioxide (CO2), dry powder, foam or water.
SPECIFIC HAZARDS:
In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus,
Acetal burns with colourless flame and may yield formaldehyde vapors.
Intense accidental overheating of a lighter may create rupture of its reservoir and,
in certain conditions, may lead to the ignition of the gas.
6-ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS:
Shut off ignition sources. No smoking.
Ventilate or wear a self-contained breathing apparatus.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS:
Reduce vapors and fumes with water spray. Keep spilled material away
from drains, surface and ground water, and soil.
METHODS FOR CLEANING UP:
The gas in small quantities evaporates directly in the air.
Absorb liquid isobutane with inert absorbent (sand, soil).
7-HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING:
Handle away from flame.
Avoid heat, flames sparks and other ignition sources. No smoking.
Keep separated from incompatible substances: acids and bases, strong oxidising agents,
halogenated compounds.
STORAGE:
do not store lighter a high temperatures or close to a heat source.
Store the lighters in dry places at [30% ; 70%]HR and [10° C ; 40° C].
Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation in storage places.
Avoid the storage of lighters close to highly flammable materials.
8- EXPOSURE CONTROLS - PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE LIMITS:
France : No specific data available.
USA : Isobutane - ACGIH TWA : 1900 mg/m³.
PERSONAL PROTECTION:
Protection from bursting lighters is required if lighters are subjected to high temperature or
open flame.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
Provide general dilution ventilation or local exhaust system in order to ensure compliance
with applicable exposure limits.
Provide
self
contained
breathing
apparatus
when
working
atmosphere concentration levels are
dangerous.
In case of fire, hazardous decomposition products (formaldehyde :TLV ceiling : 0.3 ppm/
0.37 mg/m³) may be yielded from the reservoir.
HAND PROTECTION:
Employee must wear protective gloves.
EYE PROTECTION:
Employee must wear safety glasses.
SKIN PROTECTION:
Employee must wear protective clothing and boots.
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Printing date: 27/12/02
SAFETY DATA SHEET
(European Directives 91/155/EC & 2001/58/EC / ISO 11014-1)
SP 001 B (E)
Revision date: 23 Dec. 2002
Original version dated 10/07/97 prepared with, and checked by, le Laboratoire National d'Essais (LNE) 75724 PARIS
PRODUCT NAME:
BIC disposable Gas Lighter
CODE(S):
J1, J3, J5, J6, J8, J9, J21, J23, J25, J26, J18, J19
9- PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Isobutane
APPEARANCE:
Liquid under vapour pressure in the reservoir, gas at.1,013 bar.
COlOUR:
Colourless
ODOUR:
Petroleum odour
BOILING POINT:
-11,7°C à 1,013 bar.
FLASH POINT:
Open cup -83°C.
FLAMMABILITY IN THE AIR:
Lower limit at 20°C / 1,013 bar: 1,8%.
Upper limit at 20° C / 1,013 bar: 8,4 %.
AUTOFLAMMABILITY:
Minimum temperature at 1,013 bar: 420° C.
VAPOUR PRESSURE:
1,89 bar at 20° C.
DENSITY:
2,52 kg.m-3 à 15°C / 1,013 bar (vapor), 557 kg.m-3 at 1,013 bar (liquid).
N° CEFIC:
20 G 55 (European Council of Chemical Manufacturers Federation)
Acétal Resin
MELTING POINT/RANGE:
172 - 184°C
Nylon resin
MELTING POINT:
250°C - 260°C
10- STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
The fuel, hermetically confined in the reservoir, is stable.
· Conditions to avoid: Temperatures above 50°C.
· Thermal decomposition of product in case of fire may release hazardous gases: formaldéhyde, CO, CO2
· Avoid inhalation of formaldehyde vapor.·
11- TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
INHALATION:
Acute exposure:
Isobutane: Humans exposed to 250 à 1000 ppm for 1 minute to 8 hours did not exhibit any
adverse effect. Higher concentrations may cause central nervous system depression and
asphyxiation.
Chronic exposure: Isobutane: No adverse effects have been reported from human exposure to 500 ppm
for 1 - 8 hours/day for 10 days.
SKIN CONTACT:
Acute exposure: Isobutane: No adverse effects have been reported from the gas ; the liquid may cause
frostbite with redness.
Chronic exposure: Isobutane: No effects have been reported.
EYE CONTACT:
Acute exposure:
Isobutane: No adverse effects have been reported from the gas: the liquid may cause frostbite
with redness and blurred vision.
Chronic exposure: Isobutane : no data available.
INGESTION:
Acute exposure:
Isobutane: Ingestion of gas is unlikely. If the liquid is swallowed, frostbite damage of the lips,
mouth and and mucous membranes may occur.
Chronic exposure: Isobutane: No data available.
ADDITIONAL DATA:
Isobutane is inactive during in vitro genotoxicity tests.
12- ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Isobutane is not bioaccumulable (log Pow = 2,7)
Solubility in water:
Isobutane is practically not soluble (0,0325 m3/m3 à 20°C / 1,013 bar).
Acétal and Nylon resins are not soluble.
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Printing date: 27/12/02
SAFETY DATA SHEET
(European Directives 91/155/EC & 2001/58/EC / ISO 11014-1)
SP 001 B (E)
Revision date: 23 Dec. 2002
Original version dated 10/07/97 prepared with, and checked by, le Laboratoire National d'Essais (LNE) 75724 PARIS
PRODUCT NAME:
BIC disposable Gas Lighter
CODE(S):
J1, J3, J5, J6, J8, J9, J21, J23, J25, J26, J18, J19
13- DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Empty lighters may be disposed off on suitable landfill sites or have to meet local legislation.
Caution for incineration due to high energy levels of isobutane fuel and plastic.
14- TRANSPORT INFORMATION
INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS:
- Rail/road (RID/ADR):
UN number : 1057
Class : 2
Classification code : 6F
Labelling : 2.1
Hazard identification number : none
- Sea (OMI/IMDG)
UN number : 1057
Class : 2.1
Labelling : 2
Air (OACI/IATA):
UN number : 1057
Class : 2.1
Labelling : FLAMMABLE GAS
Cargo aircraft :
Packing instruction: 201
Quantity : 15 kg
Passenger aircraft :
Packing instruction: 201
Quantity : 1 kg
15-REGULATORY INFORMATION
As per ISO 9994 and ASTM F400.
16-OTHER INFORMATION
EMPLOYEE TRAINING:
Employee training has to be foreseen concerning risks, safety precautions and measures to be taken is case of accident...
The information provided in this Safety data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of
its publication. The information given designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, storage, transportation, disposal and
release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material
designated.
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