Hexane, ACS Reagent

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 2

Health hazards

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 OSHA hazard(s): X'lammable liquid, Target Organ Effect, Irritant, Toxic by ingestion, Teratogen.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if swallowed May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation, May cause respiratory irritation, and drowsiness or dizziness. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Do not breathe dust/fumes/dust/mist/vapors/spray. Avoid release to the environment. Use personal protective equipment as required. IF' SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF'IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing. Do NOT induce vomiting.

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 eyesl 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 or eye irritation occurs: 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.