EXXSOL HEXANE SP

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H304, H315, H336, H361, H373, H411

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Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Physical State Liquid Form Clear Colour Colourless Odour Slight 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. H361 Suspected of damaging fertility H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Material can accumulate static charges which may cause an ignition. Material can release vapours that readily form flammable mixtures. Vapour accumulation could flash and/or explode if ignited. Overexposure to n-hexane may cause effects on the peripheral nerves, resulting in weakness or numbness of lower limbs. May be irritating to the eyes, nose, throat, and lungs. The hazard classification for this material is in accordance with the General Rules for Classification and Hazard Communication of Chemicals (GB 13690-2009).

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquid: Category 2. Skin irritation Category 2. Reproductive toxicant (fertility) Category 2. Specific target organ toxicant (central nervous system): Category 3. Specific target organ toxicant (repeated exposure): Category 2. Aspiration toxicant: Category 1. Acute aquatic toxicant Category 2. Chronic aquatic toxicant Category 2 LABEL:

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Physical H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour Health H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H315 Causes skin irritation. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H361 Suspected of damaging fertility. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Peripheral Nervous system Environmental H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. -- No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241: Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment. P242: Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P260 Do not breathe mist / vapours. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304 + P340: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P308 + P313: IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P312: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice/attention P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire Use water fog, foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide (CO2) to extinguish. P391: Collect spillage.

Storage

P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local regulations

Contains

NAPHTHA (PETROLEUM), HYDROTREATED LIGHT

Other physicochemical hazards

Material can accumulate static charges which may cause an ignition. Material can release vapours that readily form flammable mixtures. Vapour accumulation could flash and/or explode if ignited.

Health hazards

Overexposure to n-hexane may cause effects on the peripheral nerves, resulting in weakness or numbness of lower limbs. May be irritating to the eyes, nose, throat, and lungs.

Environmental hazards

No additional hazards. NOTE: This material should not be used for any other purpose than the intended use in Section 1 without expert advice. Health studies have shown that chemical exposure may cause potential human health risks which may vary from person to person.