HEXANE

Hazard statements (CLP)

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

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS classification of the substance/mixture Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Long-Term Hazard: Category 1 Aspiration Hazard: Category 2 Flammable Liquids: Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated Exposure Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - Single Exposure Category 3 Toxic to Reproduction: Category 2

Signal word

DANGER

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. H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H373 May cause damage to organs lungs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Hazard pictograms

Flame, Health hazard, Exclamation mark, Environment

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/.../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 thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use dry foam, dry chemical, Co2 or water spray for extinction. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

P403+P233+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up. Precautionary P51 Dispose of contents/container to authorised waste disposal plant.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

the Aspiration Hazard: Category 2 substance/mixture Flammable Liquids: Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated Exposure Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - Single Exposure Category 3 Toxic to Reproduction: Category 2 Signal Word (s) DANGER Hazard Statement (s) 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. H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H373 May cause damage to organs lungs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Pictogram (s) Flame, Health hazard, Exclamation mark, Environment Precautionary P201 Obtain special instructions before use. statement – P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Prevention P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/.../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 thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Precautionary statement – Response P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use dry foam, dry chemical, Co2 or water spray for extinction. P391 Collect spillage. Precautionary P403+P233+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly statement – Storage closed. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up. Precautionary P51 Dispose of contents/container to authorised waste disposal plant.