HEPTANE, HPLC

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H304, H315+H320, H335, H336, H400, H410

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 2

Health hazards

Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 respiratory tract irritation Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 narcotic effects Aspiration hazard Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Causes skin irritation. Causes eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Very toxic to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Static accumulating flammable liquid can become electrostatically charged even in bonded and grounded equipment. Sparks may ignite liquid and vapor. May cause flash fire or explosion.

Prevention

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. These alone may be insufficient to remove static electricity. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

In case of fire: Use appropriate media for extinction. Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If inhaled Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Do NOT induce vomiting. If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved incineration plant. Hazard(s) not otherwise Static accumulating flammable liquid classified (HNOC) Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 1 hazard Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 1

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Category 1 OSHA hazard(s) Not classified.