n-Hexane

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H304, H315, H336, H361, H373, H411

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

NFPA Rating GHS Classification Flammable liquids Category 2

Aspiration hazard

Category 1 Skin irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - Category 3 (Narcotic effects) single exposure Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - Category 2 (Central nervous system, Peripheral nervous repeated exposure system) Long-term (chronic) aquatic Category 2 hazard

Signal word

Danger

Physical hazards

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour

Health hazards

H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways H315 Causes skin irritation H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child H373 May cause damage to organs (Central nervous system, Peripheral nervous system) through prolonged or repeated exposure

Environmental hazards

H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P273 Avoid release to the environment.

Response

P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish. P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water and soap. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P235 Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents and container to appropriate waste site or reclaimer in accordance with local and national regulations.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

May form flammable/explosive vapour-air mixture.This material is a static accumulator.Even with proper grounding and bonding, this material can still accumulate an electrostatic charge.If sufficient charge is allowed to accumulate, electrostatic discharge and ignition of flammable air- vapour mixtures can occur.Vapours may be irritating to the eye.Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.

NFPA Ratings

(Health, Fire, Reactivity) : 1, 3, 0

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids : Category 2 Aspiration hazard : Category 1 Skin irritation : Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 3 (Narcotic effects) single exposure Reproductive toxicity : Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 2 (Central nervous system, Peripheral nervous repeated exposure system) Long-term (chronic) aquatic : Category 2 hazard