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EC/CAS
203-777-6/110-54-3
Name of the chemical
n-Hexan (790/2009)
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Version
6.6
Revision date
2024-07-11
Product name
Hexane
CAS No.
110-54-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses
Emergency telephone
+65 6890 6633, +65 6890 6639, +65 3158 1349
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Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich Pte Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
TechnicalService@merckgroup.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H304, H315, H336, H361, H373, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids (Category 2), H225 Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 2), H315 Reproductive toxicity (Category 2), H361 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Central nervous system, H336 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Inhalation (Category 2), Nervous system, H373 Aspiration hazard (Category 1), H304 Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard (Category 2), H411 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Aspiration hazard
(Category Long-term (chronic) aquatic 1), H304 hazard (Category 2), H411 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. 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 (Nervous system) through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P260 Do not breathe mist or vapors. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P391 Collect spillage.
Other hazards
- none
