HEXANES

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

29 CFR 1910.1200) Emergency overview DANGER! Extremely flammable liquid and vapor - vapor may cause flash fire. Will be easily ignited by heat, spark or flames. Harmful if inhaled. Harmful or fatal if swallowed. Causes skin and eye irritation. Causes respiratory tract irritation. High vapor concentrations may cause drowsiness and irritation of the eyes or respiratory tract. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Prolonged exposure may cause chronic effects.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation. Ingestion. Skin contact. Eye contact Eyes Causes eye irritation. High vapor/aerosol concentrations may be irritating. Skin Causes skin irritation. Prolonged or repeated contact with skin may cause redness, itching, irritation and eczema/chapping. Inhalation Harmful if inhaled. May cause irritation to the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. In high concentrations, vapors and aerosol mists have a narcotic effect and may cause headache, fatigue, dizziness and nausea. Ingestion Harmful or fatal if swallowed. Ingestion may result in vomiting; aspiration (breathing) of vomitus into lungs must be avoided as even small quantities may result in aspiration pneumonitis. Target organs Eyes. Respiratory system. Skin. Central nervous system. Reproductive organs.

Potential chronic health

Can cause nervous system damage. May cause adverse reproductive effects - such as birth defects, miscarriages, or infertility based on animal data. Frequent or prolonged contact may defat and dry the skin, leading to discomfort and dermatitis.

Environmental effects

Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.