Hexanes, ≈95% N-Hexane

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Hexanes, approx. 95% n-Hexane

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Flammable liquid Category 2
• Aspiration toxicity Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
• Reproductive toxicity Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2

Hazard Statement

• H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• H304-May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
• H361f-Suspected of damaging fertility.
• H373-May cause damage to organs.
• H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
• P331-Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• P273-Avoid release to the environment.