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General Information
Version
3
Revision date
2025-12-30
Product name
Hexanal
Product Synonyms
Caproaldehyde; Hexaldehyde
CAS No.
66-25-1
1.2.2. Uses advised against
This product does not contain any substance(s) on the Illicit Drug Precursors/Reagents list This product does not contain any substance(s) subject to Prohibition, Authorization or Restriction. This product does not contain any substance(s) listed on the voluntary National Code of Practice for Chemicals of Security Concern
Emergency telephone
+613 9757 4559
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
ThermoFisher Scientific Australia Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
ANZinfo@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H315, H319
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia. Classification under Safe Work Australia
Physical hazards
Flammable liquids Category 3
Health hazards
Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2
Environmental hazards
No hazards identified
2.2 Label elements
Flame Exclamation Mark
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary statements
P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P233 - Keep container tightly closed P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P332 + P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Further information
This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia Physical hazards Flammable liquids Category 3 Health hazards Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Environmental hazards No hazards identified
