n-Hexane

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H303, H304, H313, H315, H319, H336, H361, H373, H411

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Classification under Work Safe New Zealand 6.1E - Substances that are acutely toxic 6.1E - Substances that are acutely toxic (Dermal) 3.1B - Flammable liquids: high hazard 6.8B - Substances that are suspected human reproductive or developmental toxicants 6.3A - Substances that are irritating to the skin 6.9B - Substances that are harmful to human target organs or systems 9.1B - Substances that are ecotoxic in the aquatic environment 6.1E - Substances that are acutely toxic (Oral) 6.4A - Substances that are irritating to the eye 6.9A - Substances that are toxic to human target organs or systems Classified as hazardous according to criteria of EPA New Zealand HSNO Approval Number HSR001166

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 2

Health hazards

Aspiration Toxicity Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 5 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 5 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2

Environmental hazards

Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H304 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways H313 - May be harmful in contact with skin H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor 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 H315 - Causes skin irritation H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness H303 - May be harmful if swallowed H319 - Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking P233 - Keep container tightly closed P240 - Ground/bond container and receiving equipment P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take precautionary measures against static discharge P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear eye protection/ face protection P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting P332 + P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant