General Information
Revision date
2025-10-13
Product name
n-Heptane
CAS No.
142-82-5
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For laboratory, scientific, R&D or manufacturing use
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300
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Company Information
company name
E K Industries, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H336
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H336
May cause drowsiness or dizziness
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification
Signal word
DANGER Hazard statements Causes skin irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways Highly flammable liquid and vapor Precautionary Statements - Prevention Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Keep cool IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Do NOT induce vomiting In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction Precautionary Statements - Storage Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Precautionary statements
Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
OSHA Regulatory Status This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Aspiration toxicity Category 1 Flammable liquids
