Hexane

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H304, H315, H336, H361, H373

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Emergency Overview Form : liquid, clear Color colourless Odor mild hydrocarbon-like Classification of the substance or mixture Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids, Category 2 Skin irritation, Category 2 Reproductive toxicity, Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Category 3, Central nervous system Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Category 2, Peripheral nervous system, 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. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. 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. Do not breathe 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. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. 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 Reproductive toxicity, Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Category 3, Central nervous system Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Category 2, Peripheral nervous system, Central nervous system