n-HEXANE

ROMPETROL RAFINARE SA

Revision date : 2022-08-08

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GHS02 GHS07 GHS08 GHS09
Health risk rating 4
Safety risk rating 3
Environmental risk rating 4

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

64742-49-0

Name of the chemical

Naphtha (petroleum), hydrotreated light

Concentration

N/A

EC/CAS

110-54-3

Name of the chemical

n-Hexan (790/2009)

Concentration

N/A

EC/CAS

110-82-7

Name of the chemical

Cyclohexane

Concentration

N/A

EC/CAS

265-151-9

Name of the chemical

Naphtha (petroleum), hydrotreated light

Concentration

N/A

EC/CAS

203-777-6

Name of the chemical

n-Hexan (790/2009)

Concentration

N/A

EC/CAS

203-806-2

Name of the chemical

Cyclohexane

Concentration

N/A

General Information

Revision date

2022-08-08

Product name

n-HEXANE

CAS No.

64742-49-0

REACH No

01-2119475133-43-0010

1.2.1 Relevant identified uses

Polymerization solvent to obtain high density polyethylene and polypropylene,

Manufacturer Name

ROMPETROL RAFINARE SA

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Company Information

company name

ROMPETROL RAFINARE SA

e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet

office.rafinare@rompetrol.com

GHS Information

Signal word

Danger

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

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

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

Section 2

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

2.1.2. Classification of the substance according to CLP Regulation (EC No.1272/2008) with amendments

Classifications

Flammable Liquids 2 – H225 Skin irritation 2 – H315 Reproductive toxicity 2 – H361f Specific target organ toxicity (STOT) – single exposure 3 – H336 Specific target organ toxicity (STOT) – repeated exposure 2 – H373

Aspiration hazard

1 – H304 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Chronic 2 – H411 Adverse Physical/ Highly flammable liquid. In utilisation, vapour with air, may form flammable / Chemical effects explosive mixtures in the presence of heat or ignition sources (electrical, mechanical, flame). Generates electrostatic charge during handling.

Potential health effects

The substance is harmful by inhalation and skin contact. Inhalation, by long exposure, may cause mucous membrane and respiratory tract irritation. Not classified as irritant to eyes - tests show that the effect on the eyes is minimum

Environmental effects

On long-term, may cause adverse effects on the aquatic environment.

2.2 Label elements

In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 Code(s)

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. H361f - Suspected of damaging fertility. H373 - May cause damage to organs (skin, nervous system) through prolonged or repeated exposure. H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

P201 – Obtain special instructions before use. P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. P301+P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Intervention P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting. P370+P378 - In case of fire: Use chemical foam for extinguishing. P391 - Collect spillage. P403+P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents/container in authorized deposits.

Prevention

P233 - Keep container tightly closed. P243 - Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

2.3 Other hazards

The substance does not meet the criteria for PBT and vPvB in accordance with Annex XIII.

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