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EC/CAS
110-54-3
Name of the chemical
n-Hexan (790/2009)
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2016-10-17
Product name
Solventless RT Standard for D2887
Product Synonyms
Retention Time Standard; Solventless Retention Time (RT) Standard for D2887; Paraffin
Emergency telephone
Call CHEMTREC, day or night
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Company Information
company name
Separation Systems, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200): Flammable liquids Category 2
Aspiration hazard
Category 1 Skin Corrosion/irritation Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure), narcotic effect Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity – (repeated exposure) Category 2 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard Category 2
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Highly flammable liquid and vapor May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways Causes skin irritation May cause drowsiness or dizziness Suspected of damaging fertility or unborn child Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Prevention
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. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe dust/gas/fume/mist/vapors/spray. Wash hands/skin thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Do NOT induce vomiting. Collect spillage. Hazardous to aquatic environment. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
Response
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention/advice Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON Center or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Skin If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Fire In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical, or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.
Storage
Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep cool.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
None identified
Other hazards
None identified