General Information
Product name
Hexadecane
Product Synonyms
n-Hexadecane; Cetane; n-Cetane
CAS No.
544-76-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
This product is recommended for laboratory and manufacturing use only. It is not recommended for drug, food or household use
Emergency telephone
(CHEMTREC
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Company Information
company name
1000 Tedia Way
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
tedia@tedia.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H304, H313
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H304
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute Toxicity Dermal: GHS Category 5
Aspiration hazard
GHS Category 1
Signal word
DANGER!
Hazard statements
H304 – May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H313 – May be harmful in contact with skin.
Precautionary statements
P301+P310 – IF SWALLOWED, immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P331 – Do NOT induce vomiting. Emergency Overview May be harmful if swallowed. Aspiration hazard. May cause irritation to skin and eyes. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
HMIS® ratings
Health – 0 Flammability – 1 Physical Hazard – 0 PPE – User supplied NOTE: HMIS ratings use a numbering scale that ranges from 0 - 4 to indicate the degree of hazard. A value of zero means the chemical presents no hazard while a value of four indicates a high hazard. These ratings are based on the inherent properties of this chemical under expected conditions of normal use and are not intended to be used in emergency situations. PPE is determined by the user based on their needs and conditions.
