General Information
Revision date
2013-01-30
Product name
Hexanes
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For Educational Use Only
Manufacturer Name
Columbus Chemical Industries, Inc
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300, 703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Columbus Chemical Industries, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H302, H304, H315, H319, H335+H336, H361, H371, H373, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Signal word
Danger
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids Category 2 Acute toxicity, Oral Category 4 Skin irritation Category 2 Eye irritation Category 2A Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity – repeated exposure, Inhalation Category 2
Aspiration hazard
Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 2
Hazard statements
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335+H336 May cause respiratory irritation, and drowsiness or dizziness. H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H371 May cause damage to organs. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P260 Do not breathe dust/fumes/dust/mist/vapors/spray. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P281 Use personal protective equipment as required. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting.
Potential health effects
Eyes Causes eye irritation. Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation. Ingestion Toxic if swallowed. Aspiration hazard if swallowed – can enter lungs and cause damage.
HMIS® ratings
Health 2 Health 2 Flammability Fire 3 Reactivity 0 Reactivity 0 Specific hazard Not Available Personal G
