General Information
Product name
Hexyl Alcohol
Product Synonyms
1-Hexanol; Hexanol; n-Hexanol; Amyl Carbinol; Caproyl Alcohol
CAS No.
111-27-3
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
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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)
H226, H302, H312, H319, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable Liquids: GHS Category 3 Acute Toxicity, Oral: GHS Category 4 Acute Toxicity, Dermal: GHS Category 4 Eye Irritation: GHS Category 2A Acute Aquatic Toxicity: GHS Category 3
Signal word
DANGER!
Hazard statements
H226 – Flammable liquid and vapor. H302 – Harmful if swallowed. H312 – Harmful in contact with skin. H319 – Causes serious eye irritation. H402 – Hazardous to aquatic life.
Precautionary statements
P210 – Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. P243 – Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P273 – Avoid release to the environment. P280 – Wear protective gloves/clothing/eye protection/face protection. P303+P361+P353 – IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. 2 of 5 Emergency Overview Causes severe irritation to the eyes. May cause irritation to skin, digestive tract, and respiratory tract. May cause central nervous system effects. May be harmful if swallowed. Combustible liquid and vapor. Target Organs: Central nervous system.
HMIS® ratings
Health – 2* Flammability – 2 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.
