Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
110-54-3
Name of the chemical
n-Hexan (790/2009)
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
203-777-6
Name of the chemical
n-Hexan (790/2009)
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2014-06-27
Product name
Hexane
CAS No.
110-54-3
supplier name
Sigma-Aldrich Canada Co
Manufacturer Name
Sigma-Aldrich Corporation
Emergency telephone
Americas Region
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Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich Canada Co
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H304, H315+H320, H336, H361f, H373, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Emergency Overview Target Organs Peripheral nervous system., Kidney, Testes.Peripheral nervous system., Kidney, Testes.
WHMIS Classification
B2 Flammable liquid D2A Very Toxic Material Causing Other Toxic Effects Reproductive hazard D2B Toxic Material Causing Other Toxic Effects Moderate skin irritant
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids (Category 2) Skin irritation (Category 2) Eye irritation (Category 2B) Reproductive toxicity (Category 2) Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Central nervous system Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Oral (Category 2), Nervous system
Aspiration hazard
Category 1) Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 2) Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 2)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H315 + H320 Causes skin and eye irritation. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H361f Suspected of damaging fertility. H373 May cause damage to organs (Nervous system) through prolonged or repeated exposure if swallowed. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P281 Use personal protective equipment as required. P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting.
Health hazards
2 * Flammability: 3
Physical hazards
0
Potential health effects
Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation. Eyes Causes eye irritation. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed. Aspiration hazard if swallowed - can enter lungs and cause damage.
