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EC/CAS
110-54-3
Name of the chemical
n-Hexan (790/2009)
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2009-05-02
Product name
Hexane
Product Synonyms
1-hexane, normal-hexane, hexyl
Chemical name
n-Hexane
CAS No.
110-54-3
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Company Information
company name
1-800-645-4633* Company Name: Praxair, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA EMERGENCY OVERVIEW DANGER! Flammable liquid and vapor. May form explosive mixtures with air. May irritate the eyes, skin, and respiratory tract. Has anesthetic effects in high concentrations. May cause nervous system damage. May cause dizziness and drowsiness. Self-contained breathing apparatus may be required by rescue workers. Under ambient conditions, this is colorless liquid. OSHA REGULATORY STATUS: This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communications Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
Potential health effects
Effects of a Single (Acute) Overexposure Inhalation. Vapors irritate the respiratory tract. High concentrations may act as an anesthetic, first stimulating the central nervous system (CNS), then depressing it to varying degrees. CNS depression is marked by dizziness, drowsiness, and possibly unconsciousness. Skin Contact. Liquid or vapor may irritate the skin. Harmful amounts may be absorbed through the skin. Swallowing. Unavailable for hexane. When children ingest petroleum distillates such as hexane, the effects are similar to those of inhalation: CNS depression and tissue irritation. Lung damage due primarily to inhalation of vomited material has lead to coma and death from pulmonary edema (fluid on the lungs). Eye Contact. Liquid or vapor may irritate the eyes. Copyright © 2000, 2004, 2009, Praxair Technology, Inc. Effects of Repeated (Chronic) Overexposure. Repeated or prolonged exposure of the skin may cause cracking and drying due to defatting of tissues. Chronic exposure may cause nervous system damage. Other Effects of Overexposure. Possible teratogenic or mutagenic effects or reproductive harm.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Overexposure. The skin irritating properties of hexane may aggravate an existing dermatitis. Respiratory irritation may aggravate an existing asthma or other upper respiratory or pulmonary disease. CARCINOGENICITY: This product is not listed by NTP, OSHA, or IARC.
Environmental effects
None known. For further information, see section 12, Ecological Information.
