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Brand Information
Product Name: Ronson MultiFill Butane Fuel
Form: aerosol
Product Category: Inside the Home » Lamp oil/Lighter fluid » lighter
Customer Service: 888-576-6766
Date Entered: 1997-12-04
Related Items: Products with similar usage in this database
Manufacturer
Manufacturer: Ronson Corporation
Address: P.O. Box 6709
City: Somerset
State: NJ
Zip Code: 08875
Telephone Number: 732-563-7888
Fax Number: 732-563-2246
Toll Free Number: 888-839-6904
Date Info Verified: 2008-01-09
Related Items: Products by this manufacturer
The following information (Health Effects, Handling/Disposal, and Ingredients) is taken from the product label and/or the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) prepared by the manufacturer. The National Library of Medicine does not test products nor does it evaluate information from the product label or the MSDS.
Health Effects
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Warnings: Extremely flammable mixture. Contents under pressure. Do not distribute to minors. Do not use near fire or flame. Use only in accordance with manufacturers instructions. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling the contents can be harmful or fatal. Do not puncture or incinerate container. Do not expose to heat or store at temperatures above 120 degrees F. Keep out of reach of children. Do not refuel in kitchen near sink or pilot lights.
Acute Health Effects: From MSDS
Acute exposure: nausea, vomiting, coughing and pulmonary irritation. Non toxic but may displace oxygen in air. Simple asphyxiant/Frost bite

Inhalation: Not considered carcinogenic. Variable simple asphyxiant/anesthetic. No apparent ill effects in breathing concentration of 5% for 2 hours. Causes drowsiness in a short time in concentrations of 1%.

Eye Contact: None given

Skin Contact: Contact with liquid can freeze tissue, similar to thermal burn. May cause frostbite. No absorption through the skin.

Ingestion: Product does not lend itself to ingestion.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: Respiratory related chronic illnesses (i.e., asthma, etc.)
Chronic Health Effects: From MSDS
Dizziness, weakness, peripheral numbness and nervousness.
Carcinogenicity: From MSDS
The ingredients in this product are not identified as carcinogens or potential carcinogens.
Health Rating: 1
Flammability Rating: 4
Reactivity Rating: 0
HMIS Rating Scale: 0 = Minimal; 1 = Slight; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Serious; 4 = Severe; 
N = No information provided by manufacturer; * = Chronic Health Hazard
MSDS Date: 2001-06-28
Handling/Disposal
Handling: From MSDS
Product is highly flammable and forms explosive mixtures with air, oxygen and all oxidizing agents. Avoid high temperatures that may elevate component pressure above container rating. Use and store this product with adequate ventilation; use non sparking tools. Electrically ground all equipment and lines; use explosion proof equipment.
Disposal: From MSDS
Dispose of product in accordance with applicable local, state and federal regulations.
Ingredients from MSDS/Label
ChemicalCAS No / Unique IDPercent
Isobutane000075-28-5100
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