n-Hexane (Pure Grade)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H304, H315, H336, H361, H373, H401, H411

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Classification of the substance or mixture GHS Classification and Labeling: Follow GB 13690, GB 15258 and GB 30000.2 to GB 30000.29 (GHS 2011) Emergency Overview Danger Form: Liquid Physical state: Liquid Color: Colorless Odor: mild hydrocarbon Hazards Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Causes skin irritation Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Toxic to aquatic life. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Classification Flammable liquids, Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 2 Reproductive toxicity, Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Category 3, Narcotic effects Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Category 2 Aspiration hazard, Category 1 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard, Category 2 Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard, Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

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.

Prevention

P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. 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/vapor/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/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned Get medical advice/ attention. P331: Do NOT induce vomiting. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice/ 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 a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403 + P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405: Store locked up.

Disposal

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

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids, Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 2 Reproductive toxicity, Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Category 3, Narcotic effects Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Category 2 Aspiration hazard, Category 1 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard, Category 2 Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard, Category 2