Hexane

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency overview DANGER! EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. HARMFUL IF INHALED OR SWALLOWED. CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. VAPOR MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRE. MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, RESPIRATORY TRACT, SKIN, EYES, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.

Aspiration hazard

Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. Physical state Liquid. OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).

Principle Routes of Exposure

Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Inhalation Toxic by inhalation. Irritating to respiratory system. Ingestion Toxic if swallowed. Aspiration hazard if swallowed. Can enter lungs and cause damage. Skin Irritating to skin. Eyes Irritating to eyes.

Potential chronic health

effects Carcinogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Teratogenic Effects

No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Target organs May cause damage to the following organs: peripheral nervous system, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes, central nervous system (CNS). Medical conditions Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at aggravated by over- risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. exposure See toxicological information (section 11) 3 .