n-hexane

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H304, H315, H336, H361f, H373, H411

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

According to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP Classification of the substance or mixture

Hazard categories

Category Hazard class and cat- Hazard egory state- ment flammable liquid Cat. 2 Flam. Liq. 2) H225 skin corrosion/irritation Cat. 2 Skin Irrit. 2) H315 reproductive toxicity Cat. 2 Repr. 2) H361f specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (narcotic effects, drowsi- Cat. 3 STOT SE 3) H336 ness) specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure Cat. 2 STOT RE 2) H373

Aspiration hazard

Cat. 1 Asp. Tox. 1) H304 hazardous to the aquatic environment - chronic hazard Cat. 2 Aquatic Chronic 2) H411 Remarks For full text of H-phrases: see SECTION 16 Harmonised classification (the classification of the substance corresponds to the entry in the list according to 1272/2008/EC, Annex VI) Substance with a community indicative occupational exposure limit value

Most important adverse effects

May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways The product is combustible and can be ignited by potential ignition sources

Signal word

Danger

Hazard pictograms

GHS02, GHS07, GHS08, GHS09

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H315 Causes skin irritation. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H361f Suspected of damaging fertility. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. P260 Do not breathe mist/vapours/spray. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P281 Use personal protective equipment as required.

Response

P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use sand, carbon dioxide or powder extinguisher to extinguish.

Storage

P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Precautionary statements

- disposal P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

According to the results of its assessment, this substance is not a PBT or a vPvB. Vapour heavier than air, may form an explosive mixture in air: it may be ignited at some distance away from the spill resulting in flashbacks. Flowing product can create electrostatic charge, resulting sparks may ignite or cause an explosion.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) Hazard class Category Hazard class and cat- Hazard egory state- ment flammable liquid Cat. 2 (Flam. Liq. 2) H225 skin corrosion/irritation Cat. 2 (Skin Irrit. 2) H315 reproductive toxicity Cat. 2 (Repr. 2) H361f specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (narcotic effects, drowsi- Cat. 3 (STOT SE 3) H336 ness) specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure Cat. 2 (STOT RE 2) H373 aspiration hazard Cat. 1 (Asp. Tox. 1) H304 hazardous to the aquatic environment - chronic hazard Cat. 2 (Aquatic Chronic 2) H411 Remarks For full text of H-phrases: see SECTION 16. Harmonised classification (the classification of the substance corresponds to the entry in the list according to 1272/2008/EC, Annex VI). Substance with a community indicative occupational exposure limit value. The most important adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. The product is combustible and can be ignited by potential ignition sources.