HEXANES

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H304, H315, H336, H361fd, H373, H411

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the WHS Regulations and the ADG Code. Poisons Schedule S5 Flammable Liquid Category 2, Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2, Reproductive Toxicity Category 2, Specific target organ toxicity - single [1] exposure Category 3 (narcotic effects), Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure Category 2, Aspiration Hazard Category 1, Acute Aquatic Hazard Category 2, Chronic Aquatic Hazard Category 2 Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HCIS; 3. Classification drawn from Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008 - Annex VI

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H315 Causes skin irritation. H361fd Suspected of damaging fertility. Suspected of damaging the unborn child. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. 1 H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P260 Do not breathe mist/vapours/spray. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/intrinsically safe equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P273 Avoid release to the environment.

Response

P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P321 Specific treatment (see advice on this label). P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use alcohol resistant foam or normal protein foam for extinction. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P391 Collect spillage. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water and soap. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

Storage

P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation.