Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
110-54-3
Name of the chemical
n-Hexan (790/2009)
Concentration
>98
General Information
Version
8.1
Revision date
2022-12-23
Product name
HEXANE
Product name
HEXANE
Identification on the label/Trade name
HEXANES
Product Synonyms
95%, Pesticide grade, OP; Hexane Fraction HPLC
Chemical name
Not Available
CAS No.
110-54-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
An incidental component of many aliphatic solvent mixes used as lacquer, paint and enamel thinners, also in ink reducers and cleaning solvents Also used for solvent extraction of oil seeds and in pesticide residue analysis and gas chromatography. [~Intermediate ~]
Emergency telephone
61 (0)418 237 771, +61 1800 951 288, +61 3 9573 3188
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Company Information
company name
ALPHA CHEMICALS PTY LTD
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
shane@alphachem.com.au
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H304, H315, H320, H336, H361f, H373, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. DANGEROUS GOODS. [1] 2B, Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure (Narcotic Effects) Category 3, Reproductive Toxicity Category 2, Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure Category 2, Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment Long-Term Hazard Category 2 Legend 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HCIS; 3. Classification drawn from
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H315 Causes skin irritation. H320 Causes eye irritation. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H361f Suspected of damaging fertility. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P260 Do not breathe mist/vapours/spray. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves and protective clothing. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/intrinsically safe equipment. P242 Use non-sparking tools.
Response
P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use alcohol resistant foam or normal protein foam to extinguish. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider/if you feel unwell. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P391 Collect spillage.
Storage
P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation.
