HEXANES

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 2

Health hazards

Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2B Toxic to reproduction Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 3 Single Exposure Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 1 Repeated Exposure

Aspiration hazard

Category 1

Environmental hazards

Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 2 Chronic hazards to the aquatic Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Causes skin irritation. Causes eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Precautionary

Prevention

Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Obtain special instructions before use. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. In case of fire: Use water spray, foam, dry powder or carbon dioxide for extinction. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing. 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 person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

Storage

Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Store in a dry place.

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 Static accumulating flammable liquid can become electrostatically charged result in GHS classification: even in bonded and grounded equipment. Sparks may ignite liquid and vapor. May cause flash fire or explosion.