n-Heptane

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H304, H313, H315, H336, H410

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Liquid Colorless Petroleum distillates Emergency Overview Highly flammable liquid and vapor. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. May be harmful in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. May cause drowsiness and dizziness. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids. Category 2 Aspiration Toxicity Category 1 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 5 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor H304 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways H313 - May be harmful in contact with skin H315 - Causes skin irritation H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Prevention

P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor 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 P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

Storage

P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other physicochemical hazards

Highly flammable. Vapors may cause flash fire or explosion.

Health hazards

Aspiration hazard if swallowed - can enter lungs and cause damage. May be harmful in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

Environmental hazards

Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. The product is insoluble and floats on water. Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. The product is insoluble and floats on water. Spillage unlikely to penetrate soil.

2.3 Other hazards

This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.