Hexanes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H304, H315+H320, H336, H361, H373, H411

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

Signal word

Danger

Hazard pictograms

Target Organs Peripheral nervous system, Kidney, Testes.

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H315 + H320 Causes skin irritation and causes eye irritation. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure if swallowed. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surface, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground/Bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating, lighting and all material-handling equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection.

Response

P321 Specific treatment: See Response Statements on this label. P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminate clothing. Rinse skin with water / shower. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308 + P313 If exposed or concerned: get medical advice / attention P312 Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician if you feel unwell P331 DO NOT induce vomiting. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical, or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P391 Collect spillage

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in well-ventilated place. Keep contained tightly closed. P403 + P235 Store in well-ventilated place. Keep cool P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal unit.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids (Category 2) Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 2) Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 2B) Reproductive toxicity (Category 2) Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure: Oral (Category 2)

Aspiration hazard

Category 1) Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 2) Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 2)

Health hazards

2 Flammability 3

Physical hazards

0

Potential health effects

Inhalation Can cause central nervous system (CNS) depression. May cause drowsiness and dizziness. May cause respiratory tract irritation. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed. Aspiration hazard if swallowed – can enter lungs and cause damage. Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation. Eyes May cause eye irritation.