High Purity Chemicals

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Revision date : 2014-07-01

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GHS02 GHS07 GHS08 GHS09
Health risk rating 4
Safety risk rating 3
Environmental risk rating 4

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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

2014-07-01

Product name

High Purity Chemicals

Product Synonyms

n-Hexane; Hexanes, Normal Hexane; Hexyl Hydride; 3-Methyl Pentane

CAS No.

110-54-3

1.2.1 Relevant identified uses

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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

GHS Classification Emergency Overview: EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. VAPOR MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRE. HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED. HARMFUL IF INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. AFFECTS THE CENTRAL AND PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEMS.

2.3 Other hazards

Flammable liquid, Irritant, Target organ effect, Teratogen Target Organs: Kidney, Peripheral nervous system, Testes NFPA

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 through prolonged or repeated exposure. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

P261 Avoid breathing dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapors. P280 Wear protective gloves and eye and face protection. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or a doctor/ physician. P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces. No smoking. P501 Dispose of contents and container to an approved waste disposal plant. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating, and lighting equipment. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment.

Aspiration hazard

Category 1) Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 2) Flammable Liquids (Category 2) Reproductive toxicity (Category 2) Skin irritation (Category 2) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure (Category 2) Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3)

Potential health effects

Organ Description Eyes Can be irritating to the eyes. Ingestion Can be harmful if ingested. Aspiration hazard if swallowed - can enter lungs and cause damage. Inhalation May cause irritation to the respiratory tract if inhaled. Vapors can cause drowsiness and dizziness. Skin May cause skin irritation if product is absorbed through the skin.

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