n-Hexane

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H304, H315, H336, H361f, H372, H411

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture Classification acc. to GHS Section Hazard class Category Hazard class and cat- Hazard state- egory ment flammable liquid 2 Flam. Liq. 2 H225 3.2 skin corrosion/irritation 2 Skin Irrit. 2 H315 3.7 reproductive toxicity 2 Repr. 2 H361f 3.8D specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (narcotic ef- 3 STOT SE 3 H336 fects, drowsiness) 3.9 specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure 1 STOT RE 1 H372 3.10 4.1C hazardous aspiration hazard 1 Asp. Tox. 1 H304 to the aquatic environment - chronic hazard 2 Aquatic Chronic 2 H411 For full text of abbreviations: see SECTION 16

Most important adverse effects

Delayed or immediate effects can be expected after short or long-term exposure. The product is combustible and can be ignited by potential ignition sources. Spillage and fire water can cause pollution of watercourses

Signal word

danger

Hazard pictograms

GHS02, GHS07, GHS08, GHS09

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H315 Causes skin irritation. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H361f Suspected of damaging fertility. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/ …. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use sand, carbon dioxide or powder extinguisher to extinguish. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

According to the results of its assessment, this substance is not a PBT or a vPvB. Endocrine disrupting properties Does not contain an endocrine disruptor (ED) in a concentration of ≥ 0,1%.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification acc. to GHS Section Hazard class Category Hazard class and cat- Hazard state- egory ment 2.6 flammable liquid 2 Flam. Liq. 2 H225 3.2 skin corrosion/irritation 2 Skin Irrit. 2 H315 3.7 reproductive toxicity 2 Repr. 2 H361f 3.8D specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (narcotic ef- 3 STOT SE 3 H336 fects, drowsiness) 3.9 specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure 1 STOT RE 1 H372 3.10 aspiration hazard 1 Asp. Tox. 1 H304 4.1C hazardous to the aquatic environment - chronic hazard 2 Aquatic Chronic 2 H411 For full text of abbreviations: see SECTION 16. The most important adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects Delayed or immediate effects can be expected after short or long-term exposure. The product is combustible and can be ignited by potential ignition sources. Spillage and fire water can cause pollution of watercourses.