N-HEXANE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H304, H315, H319, H335, H336, H361, H372, H411

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

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

Prevention

Keep away from heat, sparks, open flame, and 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 vapor or mist. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves and eye/face protection. Use Personal Protective equipment as required. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

In case of fire, use media appropriate for extinction. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Do NOT induce vomiting. Collect spillage.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable Liquids - Category 2 Aspiration Hazard - Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation - Category 2A Reproductive Toxicity - Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure - Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure - Category 1 Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Acute - Category 2 Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Chronic - Category 2