EXXSOL HEXANE

Hazard statements (CLP)

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

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

CLP CLASSIFICATION

Flammable liquid Category 2., H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour Aspiration toxicant Category 1., H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways Skin irritation Category 2., H315 Causes skin irritation Specific target organ toxicant (central nervous system) Category 3., H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness Reproductive toxicant (fertility) Category 2., H361f Suspected of damaging fertility Specific target organ toxicant (repeated exposure) Category 2., H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Chronic aquatic toxicant Category 2., H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

2.2 Label elements

Label elements according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

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. H361f: Suspected of damaging fertility. H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. (Central Nervous system, Peripheral Nervous system).

Environmental hazards

H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. No additional hazards.Material does not meet the criteria for PBT or vPvB in accordance with REACH Annex XIII.

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, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233: Keep container tightly closed. P240: Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241: Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating, and lighting equipment. P242: Use non-sparking tools. P243: Take action to prevent static discharges. 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 P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or 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 CENTRE 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

Hydrocarbons, C6, n-alkanes, isoalkanes, cyclics, n-hexane rich

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. May cause central nervous system depression.