EXXSOL HEXANE

Hazard statements (CLP)

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

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

2.2 Label elements

Label elements according to CLP

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Physical H225: Health 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. (Central Nervous system, Peripheral Nervous system).

Environmental hazards

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, 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. Environmental Hazards No additional hazards.Material does not meet the criteria for PBT or vPvB in accordance with REACH Annex XIII

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to CLP 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.