n-HEXANE

Hazard statements (CLP)

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

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard statements

Classified as dangerous goods according to the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG). Classified as Hazardous according to the Globally Harmonised System of classification and labelling of Chemicals (GHS) including Work, Health and Safety regulations, Australia. Dangerous goods of Class 3 (Flammable Liquid) are incompatible in a placard load with any of the following Class 1, Class 2.1, if both the Class 3 and Class 2.1 dangerous goods are in bulk, Class 2.3, Class 4.2, Class 5, Class 6, if the Class 3 dangerous goods are nitromethane, Class 7. H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor 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 through prolonged or repeated exposure H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS classification in accordance with: UN GHS revision 7 p. 1 of 8 - Flammable liquids, Cat. 2 - Aspiration hazard, Cat. 1 - Skin corrosion/irritation, Cat. 2 - Toxic to reproduction, Cat. 2 - Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term (chronic), Cat. 2 - Specific target organ toxicity following repeated exposure, Cat. 2 - Specific target organ toxicity following single exposure, Cat. 3

Signal word

Danger

Precautionary statements

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting/...] equipment. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. 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. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physcian P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physcian if you feel unwell. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use agents recommended in Section 5 of SDS for extinction P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal facility