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EC/CAS
6728-26-3
Name of the chemical
trans-2-hexenal
Concentration
>95
General Information
Version
ACR15813
Revision date
2026-07-16
Product name
trans-2-Hexenal
CAS No.
6728-26-3
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
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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)
H226, H302, H311, H317, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Liquid Light yellow sweet Emergency Overview Flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Sensitivity to light. Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 3 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 3 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 2 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor H302 - Harmful if swallowed H311 - Toxic in contact with skin H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Prevention
P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P330 - Rinse mouth 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
P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 - Store locked up
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
Flammable liquid. Vapors may cause flash fire or explosion.
Health hazards
Harmful if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Environmental hazards
Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its volatility. Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. Spillage unlikely to penetrate soil. The product is insoluble and floats on water. The product contains volatile organic compounds (VOC) which will evaporate easily from all surfaces.
2.3 Other hazards
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 3 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 3 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity