Heptane

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 2

Health hazards

Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 " Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation) Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 (narcotic effects)

Aspiration hazard

Category I OSHA hazard(s): Not classified.

Hazard statements

Ilighly flammable liquid and vapor.May be fatal if swallowed and enters nirways. Causes skin irritation. Causes eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Very toxic to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lastin! effects.

Precautionary statements

Prevention - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flamcsihot surfaces. - No smoking. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use only non- sparking tools. Take precautionary measures'against static discharge. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection.

Response

In case of fire Use appropriate media for extinction. Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Do NOT induce vomiting. If skin irritation occursi Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place, Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved incineration plant Emergency Overview Breathing vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Cause eye skin, and respiratory tract irritation. Aspirationhazard if swallowed. Can enter lungs and cause damage. Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Static electrical hazard, Target Organs: Central nervous system, eyes, skin, and lungs.