General Information
Revision date
2014-12-02
Product name
2-Methylhexane
Product Synonyms
Isoheptane
CAS No.
591-76-4
Manufacturer Name
Chem Service, Inc
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Company Information
company name
Chem Service, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@chemservice.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
Physical hazards
Flammable liquids Category 2
Health hazards
Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 narcotic effects
Aspiration hazard
Category 1
Environmental hazards
Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 1
Long term hazards
OSHA defined hazards Not classified.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Highly flammable liquid and vapor. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Causes skin irritation. Toxic if inhaled. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Very toxic to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Avoid breathing mist or vapor. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection.
Response
If swallowed Immediately call a poison center/doctor. If on skin (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a poison center/doctor. Specific treatment (see this label). Do NOT induce vomiting. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish. Collect spillage.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise Static accumulating flammable liquid can become electrostatically charged even in bonded and
Classified (HNOC)
grounded equipment. Sparks may ignite liquid and vapor. May cause flash fire or explosion.
Additional information
Not applicable.
