Hexane (S)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H304, H315, H336, H361f, H373, H411

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classified Hazards Hazards Not Otherwise Classified (HNOC) H225 -- Flammable liquids -- Category 2 PHNOC: Electrostatic charge may be generated during pumping H304 -- Aspiration Hazard -- Category 1 and other operations H315 -- Skin corrosion/irritation -- Category 2 H336 -- Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) -- Category 3 H373 -- Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) -- Category 2 HHNOC: None known H361f -- Reproductive toxicity -- Category 2 H411 -- Hazardous to the aquatic environment, chronic toxicity -- Category 2

2.2 Label elements

DANGER Highly flammable liquid and vapor May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways Causes skin irritation May cause drowsiness or dizziness May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects 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 (ventilation and lighting) equipment; Use only non-sparking tools; Take precautionary measures against static discharge; Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray; Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing; Wash skin thoroughly after handling; Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area; Avoid release to the environment; Wear protective gloves/protective clothing and eye/face protection; 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; IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician; Do NOT induce vomiting; IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing; IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention; Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse; Collect spillage; In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction; Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool; Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 003457 - Hexane (S) Page 1/7 Issue date 30-Sep-2016 Status: FINAL

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Hazards Not Otherwise Classified (HNOC) H225 -- Flammable liquids -- Category 2 PHNOC: Electrostatic charge may be generated during pumping H304 -- Aspiration Hazard -- Category 1 and other operations H315 -- Skin corrosion/irritation -- Category 2 H336 -- Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) -- Category 3 H373 -- Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) -- Category 2 HHNOC: None known H361f -- Reproductive toxicity -- Category 2 H411 -- Hazardous to the aquatic environment, chronic toxicity -- Category 2