Hexane

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H304, H315, H320, H335, H336, H361, H372, H411

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

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 31. Single Exposure Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 12. Repeated Exposure

Aspiration hazard

Category 1 Target Organs 1. Narcotic effect., Respiratory tract irritation. 2. Central nervous system, Peripheral nervous system

Environmental hazards

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

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H315: Causes skin irritation. H320: Causes eye irritation. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233: Keep container tightly closed. P240: Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241: Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting] equipment. P242: Use non-sparking tools. P243: Take action to prevent static discharges. P264: Wash thoroughly after handling. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P273: Avoid release to the environment.

Response

P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. P370+P378 In case of fire Use water spray, foam, dry powder or carbon dioxide for extinction. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of water P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice/attention P362: Take off contaminated clothing. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P312: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned Get medical advice/attention

Storage

P402+P404: Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405: Store locked up. P402: Store in a dry place.

Disposal

P501: 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.