General Information
Version
5
Revision date
2025-12-19
Product name
1-Chlorohexane
Product Synonyms
Hexyl chloride
CAS No.
544-10-5
Emergency telephone
001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific Company
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
Flammable liquid and vapor May cause respiratory irritation Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
Prevention
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Keep container tightly closed Ground and bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment Keep cool Take action to prevent static discharges Use non-sparking tools
Response
Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell Skin IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell Ingestion Rinse mouth IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Fire In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam to extinguish Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance Evacuate area
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
None identified
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Category 3 Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute dermal toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system. Label Elements Signal Word
