Hexane

Hazard statements (CLP)

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

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Flammable liquids Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ tox- icity - single exposure Category 3 (Central nervous system) Specific target organ tox- icity - repeated exposure (Inhalation) Category 1 (Nervous system)

Aspiration hazard

Category 1 Short-term (acute) aquat- Category 2 ic hazard Long-term (chronic) Category 2 aquatic hazard

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H315 Causes skin irritation. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H372 Causes damage to organs (Nervous system) through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equip- ment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ light- ing equipment. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P260 Do not breathe mist or vapours. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this prod- uct. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical ad- vice/ attention. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemi- cal or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

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

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids : Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 2 Reproductive toxicity : Category 2 Specific target organ tox- : Category 3 (Central nervous system) icity - single exposure Specific target organ tox- : Category 1 (Nervous system) icity - repeated exposure (Inhalation) Aspiration hazard : Category 1 Short-term (acute) aquat- : Category 2 ic hazard Long-term (chronic) : Category 2 aquatic hazard