General Information
Revision date
2023-03-13
Product name
Hexadecane
Product Synonyms
n-Hexadecane; Cetane; n-Cetane
CAS No.
544-76-3
Emergency telephone
+64 9 980 6780
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific New Zealand Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
ANZinfo@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H304, H315
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H304
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand Classification under Work Safe New Zealand Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand HSNO Approval Number HSR002503 GHS Classification
Physical hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Health hazards
Aspiration Toxicity Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2
Environmental hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H304 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways H315 - Causes skin irritation
Response
P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting
Storage
P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other hazards which do not result in classification
Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical hazards Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met Health hazards Aspiration Toxicity Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Environmental hazards Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
