General Information
Revision date
2016-04-26
Product name
142-82-5
Product Synonyms
n-Heptane; normal heptane; dipropyl methane; heptylhydride
CAS No.
142-82-5
supplier name
A&C AMERICAN CHEMICALS LTD
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
A&C AMERICAN CHEMICALS LTD
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H304, H315, H336, H400, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Emergency Overview Target Organs Central nervous system, Heart, Lungs, ears.
WHMIS Classification
B2 Flammable liquid D2B Toxic Material Causing Other Toxic Effects Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Moderate skin irritant
Health hazards
2 * Flammability: 3
Physical hazards
0
Potential health effects
Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation. Eyes Causes eye irritation. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed. Aspiration hazard if HEPTANE PHARMA GRADE swallowed - can enter lungs and cause damage. SDS #: 4479 Page 1 / 7
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids (Category 2) Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 2) Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Central nervous system
Aspiration hazard
Category 1) Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 1) Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 1)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H225 Highly Flammable liquid and vapour. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H315 Causes skin irritation. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P261 Avoid breathing mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse clothing with water [or shower]. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P332 + P313 IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use Dry chemical or carbon dioxide for extinction. P391 Collect spillage. P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/ regional/ national/ international regulations.