General Information
Revision date
2014-05-02
Product name
HEPTANE, REAGENT
Product Synonyms
Dipropyl methane Gettysolve-C Heptane Heptyl hydride Heptano (Spanish)
Chemical name
Heptane
CAS No.
142-82-5
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Solvent. In organic synthesis
supplier name
Spectrum Chemicals and Laboratory Products, Inc
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300
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Company Information
company name
Spectrum Chemicals and Laboratory Products, Inc
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW WARNING! FLAMMABLE WARNING! IRRITANT Irritating to skin Odor: Physical state: Appearance: Color: Gasoline-like. Liquid. No information available Clear. Colorless.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Ingestion. Skin. Eyes. Inhalation.
Potential Acute Health Effects
Skin Contact: Irritating to skin. Eye Contact: May cause eye irritation. Inhalation: May cause irritation of respiratory tract. May cause nausea and headache. Inhalation of vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. May cause central nervous system effects. May affect the nervous system. It may affect the brain. May affect respiration. May cause cardiovascular effects. May affect the liver. Ingestion: Ingestion may cause vomiting and nausea. May cause abdominal pain. Aspiration hazard if swallowed - can enter the lungs and cause damage. Aspiration into the lungs may cause chemical pneumonitis. May affect the liver. May cause hypoglycemia. May affect the blood. It may affect the urinary system. Chronic Potential Health Effects: Component Carcinogen Status: n-Heptane No information available 142-82-5 (100) Target Organs: Central nervous system. Peripheral nervous system. Skin. Respiratory system. Mutagenic Effects: No information available
Teratogenic Effects
No information available
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Pre-existing skin disorders. Impaired respiratory function. See Section 11 for additional Toxicological Information
Environmental effects
No information available
