Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
110-54-3
Name of the chemical
n-Hexan (790/2009)
Concentration
10-30
EC/CAS
64742-89-8
Name of the chemical
Solvent naphtha (petroleum), light aliph
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2025-03-01
Product name
Victron Brake Cleaner
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Industrial solvent, for use by professional users only
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Victron Automotive Solutions
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H304, H315
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Hazard statements
This product is classified as: Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA Australia. Dangerous according to Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, IATA and IMDG/IMSBC criteria. R11, R38, R65. Highly flammable. Irritating to skin. Harmful May cause lung damage if swallowed H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour. AUH066: Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H315: Causes skin irritation.
Precautionary statements
S24, S29, S33, S46, S24/25, S36/37. Avoid contact with skin. Do not empty into drains. Take against static discharges. If swallowed, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre immediately and show this container or label. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. SUSMP Classification: S5 ADG Classification: Class 3: Flammable liquids UN Number: 1268, PETROLEUM DISTILLATES, N.O.S
Signal word
DANGER
Prevention
P102: Keep out of reach of children. P210: Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and hot surfaces. - No smoking. P233: Keep container tightly closed. P240: Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241: Use explosion-proof electrical ventilating, lighting and other equipment. P242: Use only non-sparking tools. P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264: Wash contacted areas thoroughly after handling. P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection. P281: Use personal protective equipment as required.
Response
P337 If eye irritation persists seek medical attention P362: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P302+P352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water P308+P313 If exposed or concerned Get medical advice P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice P370+P378: In case of fire, use carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam, water fog.
Storage
P405: Store locked up. P402+P404: Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P403+P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Disposal
P501: If product can not be recycled, consider controlled incineration, or contact a specialist waste disposal company (see Section 13 of this SDS). Emergency Overview Physical Description & Colour: Clear, colourless liquid. Odour: Paraffinic, sweet odour.
Health hazards
may cause serious damage to health by prolonged exposure, may cause cancer, skin irritant, if aspirated, may cause lung damage.
Potential health effects
Inhalation Short Term Exposure: Significant inhalation exposure is considered to be unlikely. Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. In addition product is unlikely to cause any discomfort or irritation. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term inhalation. Skin Contact: Short Term Exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. It should present no hazards in normal use. However product is a skin irritant. Symptoms may include itchiness and reddening of contacted skin. Other symptoms may also become evident, but all should disappear once exposure has ceased. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term skin exposure. Eye Contact: Short Term Exposure: Exposure via eyes is considered to be unlikely. This product is believed to be not irritating to eyes. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term eye exposure. Ingestion: Short Term Exposure: Significant oral exposure is considered to be unlikely. Because of the low viscosity of this product, it may directly enter the lungs if swallowed, or if subsequently vomited. Once in the lungs, it is very difficult to remove and can cause severe injury or death. This product is unlikely to cause any irritation problems in the short or long term. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term ingestion. Carcinogen Status: SWA: Petroleum Spirit is classified by SWA as a Class 2 Carcinogen, likely to be carcinogenic to humans. See the SWA website for further details. A web address has not been provided as addresses frequently change. NTP: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NTP. IARC: Ethyl Benzene is classed 2b IARC - possibly carcinogenic to humans. See the IARC website for further details. A web address has not been provided as addresses frequently change.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
ADG Classification: Class 3: Flammable liquids. UN Number: 1268, PETROLEUM DISTILLATES, N.O.S.