General Information
Revision date
2014-01-08
Product name
n-Heptane
CAS No.
142-82-5
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Advent Chembio Private Limited
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@adventchembio.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
Physical hazards
Flammable liquids Category 2
Health hazards
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - single Category 3 exposure
Aspiration hazard
Category 1
Environmental hazards
Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 1 Chronic hazards to the aquatic Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Highly flammable liquid and vapor. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Causes skin irritation. Causes eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects .
Prevention
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment .
Response
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Collect spillage.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up. Keep container tightly closed.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal . Other hazards which do not result in Static accumulating flammable liquid can become electrostatically
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
charged even in bonded and grounded equipment. Sparks may ignite liquid and vapor. May cause flash fire or explosion.
