n-Hexane

Properties for n-Hexane

Hazard Statements

GHS02
Flammable

• Flammable gases, category 1
• Flammable aerosols, categories 1, 2
• Flammable liquids, categories 1, 2, 3
• Flammable solids, categories 1, 2
• Self-reactive substances and mixtures, types B, C, D, E, F
• Pyrophoric liquids, category 1
• Pyrophoric solids, category 1
• Combustible solids, category 3
• Combustible liquids, category 3
• Self-heating substances and mixtures, categories 1, 2
• Substances and mixtures, which in contact with water, emit flammable gases, categories 1, 2, 3
• Organic peroxides, types B, C, D, E, F

GHS03
Harmful

• Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation), category 4
• Skin irritation, categories 2, 3
• Eye irritation, category 2A
• Skin sensitization, category 1
• Specific target organ toxicity following single exposure, category 3
  - Respiratory tract irritation
  - Narcotic effects
Not used
• with the "skull and crossbones" pictogram
• for skin or eye irritation if:
• the "corrosion" pictogram also appears
• the "health hazard" pictogram is used to indicate respiratory sensitization

GHS08
Health hazard

• Respiratory sensitization, category 1
• Germ cell mutagenicity, categories 1A, 1B, 2
• Carcinogenicity, categories 1A, 1B, 2
• Reproductive toxicity, categories 1A, 1B, 2
• Specific target organ toxicity following single exposure, categories 1, 2
• Specific target organ toxicity following repeated exposure, categories 1, 2
• Aspiration hazard, categories 1, 2

GHS09
Environmental hazard

• Acute hazards to the aquatic environment, category 1
• Chronic hazards to the aquatic environment, categories 1, 2
• Environmental toxicity, categories 1, 2

Safety & Transport Information

Risk Codes:

R11 - Highly flammable
R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin
R38 - Irritating to skin
R48/20 - Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation
R50/53 - Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
R51/53 - Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
R62 - Possible risk of impaired fertility
R65 - Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed
R67 - Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness

Safety Codes:

S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking
S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
S29 - Do not empty into drains
S33 - Take precautionary measures against static discharges
S36/37 - Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves
S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection
S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible)
S53 - Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use
S60 - This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste
S61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheet
S62 - If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label where possible
S9 - Keep container in a well-ventilated place

Hazard Classes:

3

Hazard Symbols:

F, Xn, N

Storage temperature :

Store at RT.

RID/ADR certification :

UN 3295 3 / PG 2

Alternative Distributors of [n-Hexane]

Chevron Phillips Chemicals Deutschland GmbH | Dop Organik Kimya Sanayi Tic. Ltd. | Chem-Impex International, Inc. | Hallochem Pharma Co., Ltd. | SunnyChem Co., Ltd. | Xiang Ding Chemical International Co., Ltd | ABCR GmbH & Co. KG | Minda Petrochemicals Pvt. Ltd. | TCI Europe NV | East Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. | Rebain International (España) S.L. | Unispec Chemicals Co. | Tedia Company, Inc. | Dalian Jinxinfengyuan Import And Export Trade Co., Ltd. | Ruiyi Medical Co., Ltd. | Guangzhou Taixiang Petrochemical Technology Co., Ltd. | Ningbo Samreal Chemical Co., Ltd. | Jinan Great Chemical Co., Ltd. | Carl Roth GmbH + Co KG | AOKBIO Co., Ltd. | Zhejiang Kaili Industrial Co., Ltd. | Azelis Deutschland GmbH | BOC Sciences | Scandinavian Formulas, Inc. | Jinan Haohua Industry Co., Ltd. | Pfaltz & Bauer, Inc.

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