n-Butyllithium, 2.3M (20 wt.%) solution in Cyclohexane/Hexane

Fisher Scientific UK

Revision date : 2026-07-18

SDS Library

Move your SDS library online today

Check Icon
Setup – Easy setup with our database of 16 million+ SDSs
Check Icon
Up-to-date – Your SDS get updated to latest versions.
Check Icon
Employee access – Tablets, Smartphones, or link from Corporate Intranet
Check Icon
Safety – One-click access to first aid information.
Check Icon
Labels – Generate Secondary Container Labels with just one click.
GHS02 GHS07 GHS08 GHS05 GHS09
Health risk rating 4
Safety risk rating 4
Environmental risk rating 5

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

64742-49-0

Name of the chemical

Naphtha (petroleum), hydrotreated light

Concentration

0-10

EC/CAS

110-82-7

Name of the chemical

Cyclohexane

Concentration

0-10

General Information

Version

10

Revision date

2026-07-18

Product name

n-Butyllithium, 2.3M (20 wt.%) solution in Cyclohexane/Hexane

supplier name

Fisher Scientific UK

Emergency telephone

001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887

Icons in SDS

GHS02 GHS05 GHS07 GHS08 GHS09 M004 M009 M010 M011 M017

Company Information

company name

Fisher Scientific UK

e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet

begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com

GHS Information

Signal word

Danger

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H250, H260, H304, H314, H336, H361, H373, H410

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Liquid Light yellow Irritating Emergency Overview Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air. In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. May cause drowsiness and dizziness. Harmful to aquatic life. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Reacts violently with water. Sensitivity to light. Moisture sensitive. Air sensitive. Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 2 Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1 Pyrophoric liquids Category 1 Aspiration Toxicity Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Category 3 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor H260 - In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously H250 - Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air H304 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child

Prevention

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P222 - Do not allow contact with air P231 + P232 - Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P330 - Rinse mouth P302 + P334 - IF ON SKIN: Immerse in cool water or wrap in wet bandages P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting 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

Storage

P402 + P404 - Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container P422 - Store contents under inert gas

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other physicochemical hazards

Vapors may cause flash fire or explosion. Highly flammable. Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air. Reacts violently with water, liberating extremely flammable gases. Reacts violently with water.

Health hazards

Aspiration hazard if swallowed - can enter lungs and cause damage. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Corrosive. Causes skin and eye burns. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Environmental hazards

Harmful to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Reacts violently with water. . Is not likely mobile in the environment. Reacts violently with water. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids. Category 2 Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1 Pyrophoric liquids Category 1 Aspiration Toxicity Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Category 3 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1

SDS Library

Move your SDS library online today

Check Icon
Setup – Easy setup with our database of 16 million+ SDSs
Check Icon
Up-to-date – Your SDS get updated to latest versions.
Check Icon
Employee access – Tablets, Smartphones, or link from Corporate Intranet
Check Icon
Safety – One-click access to first aid information.
Check Icon
Labels – Generate Secondary Container Labels with just one click.