General Information
Version
1.4
Revision date
2015-03-25
Product name
Heptane
CAS No.
142-82-5
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Solvent
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, 1-613-996-6666
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
VWR International LLC
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H304, H315, H336
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA Emergency Overview Form : liquid, clear Color colourless Odor hydrocarbon-like Classification of the substance or mixture Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids, Category 2 Skin irritation, Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Category 3, Central nervous system Aspiration hazard, Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Highly flammable liquid and vapour. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Causes skin irritation. May cause drowsiness and dizziness.
Prevention
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. Do NOT induce vomiting. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep cool. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, state & federal regulations. Carcinogenicity No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification of the substance : Flammable liquids, Category 2 or mixture Skin irritation, Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Category 3, Central nervous system
