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SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Emergency overview Hexane is a “Hazardous Chemical” as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200. EXTREAMLY FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. Vapors may cause flash fire. May affect the central nervous system causing dizziness, headache or nausea. Prolonged or repeated contact may dry the skin and cause irritation and burns. DANGER! Keep out of reach of children. Keep container closed during storage. For institutional and commercial use.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion. Non-corrosive for skin. Non-hazardous in case of inhalation.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Skin Contact. Eye contact. Ingestion. Eyes Not expected to be a primary eye irritant. However minor irritation mat be noted following contact Skin Prolonged or repeated contact mat cause skin irritation or may cause the skin to become cracked or dry from the de-fatting action of the material. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant). Non corrosive for skin. Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening, or, occasionally, blistering. Inhalation Breathing the vapors that concentrations above the exposure standards can cause central nervous system depression Ingestion Slightly hazardous in case of ingested.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Preexisting disorders of the following organs (or organ systems) may be aggravated by exposure to this material:, Upper respiratory tract, skin, lung (for example, asthma-like exposure: conditions), Central nervous system, nervous system, male reproductive system.

Potential chronic health

There is no known effect from chronic exposure to this product. Carcinogenic Effects Not classified or listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA, EU and ACGIH. Target Organs Prolonged and repeated exposure to n-hexane may cause peripheral neuropathy by damaging peripheral nerve tissue (that of the arms and legs) and result in muscular weakness and loss of sensation. Exposure to this material (or a component) has been found to cause kidney damage in male rats. The mechanism by which this toxicity occurs in specific to the male rat and the Page | 1 kidney effects are not expected to occur on humans. Overexposure to this material (or its components) has been suggested as a cause of the following effects in laboratory animals: mild, reversible liver effects, mild, reversible kidney effects, nasal damage, nervous system damage, testis damage, lung damage. Overexposure to this material (or its components) has been suggested as a cause of the following effects in humans: visual impairment, central nervous system effects.

Environmental effects

N/A