Hexanes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H304, H315, H336, H361, H373, H411

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 Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 narcotic effects Specific target organ toxicity, repeated Category 2 (nervous system) exposure (inhalation) Aspiration hazard Category 1

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Causes skin irritation. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. May cause damage to organs (nervous system) through prolonged or repeated exposure by inhalation. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe mist/vapors. Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

If swallowed: Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Do NOT induce vomiting. 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 exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish. Collect spillage.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise Static accumulating flammable liquid can become electrostatically charged even in bonded and classified (HNOC) grounded equipment. Sparks may ignite liquid and vapor. May cause flash fire or explosion

Additional information

None.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Category 1 Environmental hazards Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 2 long-term hazard OSHA defined hazards Not classified.