General Information
Revision date
2018-12-09
Product name
n-hexadecane
Product Synonyms
DRE-C14191500
Chemical name
hexadecane
CAS No.
544-76-3*
Emergency telephone
13 11 26
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Novachem Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
novachem@novachem.com.au
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H304, H315, H319, H335, H336
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H304
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Poisons Schedule Not Applicable [1] Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2, Eye Irritation Category 2A, 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 Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HSIS; 3. Classification drawn from Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008 - Annex VI
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
Prevention
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P261 Avoid breathing mist/vapours/spray. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Storage
P405 Store locked up. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.
