HEXANE

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 2

Health hazards

Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Category 2B Irritation Toxic to reproduction Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 3(Narcotic effect., Respiratory tract irritation.) Single Exposure Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 1(Central nervous system, Peripheral nervous system) 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.

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 non-sparking tools. Take action to prevent static discharges. 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 [or shower]. In case of fire: Use water spray, foam, dry powder or carbon dioxide for extinction. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of 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/doctor 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 result in classification

Primary hazards: Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Specific hazards: No data available.