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HEXANE MSDS Hexane

1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
PRODUCT NAME SYNONYMS, TRADE NAMES SUPPLIER

Hexane N-Hexane, , Exxsol Hexane, Abbey Chemicals 27-30 North River Road Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR30 1SH Tel: +44 1493 850303 Fax: +44 1493 330909 www.abbey-chemicals.co.uk H408 +441493 850303 +441493 850303

SDS No. Emergency Contact Number (Office Hours) Emergency Contact Number (Outside Office Hours)

2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Highly flammable. Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. Irritating to skin. Possible risk of impaired fertility. Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation. Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. CLASSIFICATION Xn;R48/20, R65. Rep 3;R62. Xi;R38. F;R11. N;R51/53. R67.

3 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name EC No. CAS-No. Content Classification

HEXANE-norm Mixture of Hexane Isomers CYCLOHEXANE

203-777-6

110-54-3

50-100% 25-50%

203-806-2

110-82-7

1-5%

F;R11 Repr3;R62 Xn;R65,R48/20 Xi;R38 R67 N;R51/53 Xn;R65. Xi;R38. F;R11. N;R51/53. R67. F;R11 Xn;R65 Xi;R38 R67 N;R50/53

The Full Text for all R-Phrases are Displayed in Section 16

4 FIRST-AID MEASURES
INHALATION

Move the exposed person to fresh air at once. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.
INGESTION

Provide rest, warmth and fresh air. Immediately rinse mouth and drink plenty of water (200-300 ml). Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.
SKIN CONTACT

Remove contaminated clothing immediately and wash skin with soap and water.
EYE CONTACT

Immediately flush with plenty of water for up to 15 minutes. Remove any contact lenses and open eyes wide apart. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.

5 FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

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EXTINGUISHING MEDIA

Extinguish with alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder or water fog.
SPECIFIC HAZARDS

Oxides of: Carbon.

PROTECTIVE MEASURES IN FIRE

Self contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing must be worn in case of fire.

6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS

Wear protective clothing as described in Section 8 of this safety data sheet.

ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS

Spillages or uncontrolled discharges into watercourses must be IMMEDIATELY alerted to the Environmental Agency or other appropriate regulatory body.
SPILL CLEAN UP METHODS

Absorb with inert, damp, non-combustible material, then flush area with water. Collect spillage in containers, seal securely and deliver for disposal according to local regulations.

7 HANDLING AND STORAGE

USAGE PRECAUTIONS

Avoid spilling, skin and eye contact. Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame. Eliminate all sources of ignition. Static electricity and formation of sparks must be prevented. Provide good ventilation.
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS

Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame. Keep containers tightly closed. Keep in original container.
STORAGE CLASS

Flammable liquid storage.

8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Name Std LT - ppm LT - mg/m3 ST - ppm ST - mg/m3

CYCLOHEXANE HEXANE-norm
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

WEL WEL

100 ppm 20 ppm

350 mg/m3 72 mg/m3

300 ppm

1050 mg/m3

RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT

If ventilation is insufficient, suitable respiratory protection must be provided.

HAND PROTECTION

Use protective gloves.

EYE PROTECTION

Wear approved safety goggles.

OTHER PROTECTION

Wear rubber apron. Wear rubber footwear.

9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

APPEARANCE COLOUR

Liquid Colourless ODOUR Hydrocarbon Insoluble in water 65 - 77

MELTING POINT (C)

SOLUBILITY BOILING POINT (C)

-60

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VAPOUR PRESSURE FLASH POINT (C)

17.6 kPa 20 -18

EVAPORATION RATE AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE (C) FLAMMABILITY LIMIT - UPPER(%)

14 280 8.3

FLAMMABILITY LIMIT - LOWER(%) 1.2

10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

STABILITY

Stable under normal temperature conditions and recommended use.

CONDITIONS TO AVOID

Avoid excessive heat for prolonged periods of time. Avoid exposure to high temperatures or direct sunlight. Avoid heat, flames and other sources of ignition.
MATERIALS TO AVOID

Strong oxidising substances.

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS

Oxides of: Carbon.

11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
INHALATION

Irritating to respiratory system. Vapours may irritate the respiratory system and cause coughing, asthmatic breathing and breathlessness.
INGESTION

May cause discomfort if swallowed. Irritating. May be absorbed in the body and cause dizziness, nausea and vomiting.
SKIN CONTACT

Prolonged contact may cause dryness of the skin.

EYE CONTACT

Irritating to eyes.

12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOTOXICITY

The product contains a substance which is harmful to aquatic organisms and which may cause long term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
MOBILITY

The product is insoluble in water.

DEGRADABILITY

The product is easily biodegradable.

ACUTE FISH TOXICITY

Very toxic to aquatic organisms.

13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
GENERAL INFORMATION

Waste to be treated as controlled waste. Disposal to licensed waste disposal site in accordance with local Waste Disposal Authority. Do not puncture or incinerate even when empty. Rags and the like, moistened with flammable liquids, must be discarded into designated fireproof bucket.
DISPOSAL METHODS

Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local authority requirements.

14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION

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UK ROAD CLASS PROPER SHIPPING NAME UN NO. ROAD ADR CLASS NO. ADR PACK GROUP ADR LABEL NO. CEFIC TEC(R) NO. RID PACK GROUP IMDG CLASS EMS MARINE POLLUTANT AIR CLASS

3 HEXANES 1208 3 II 3 30GF1-I+II II 3 F-E, S-D No. 3

UK ROAD PACK GR. ADR CLASS HAZARD No. (ADR) HAZCHEM CODE RID CLASS NO. UN NO. SEA IMDG PACK GR. MFAG UN NO. AIR AIR PACK GR. II

Class 3: Flammable liquids. 33 3YE 3 1208

II

See Guide 1208

II

15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
LABELLING

Harmful

Highly Flammable

Dangerous for the environment

CONTAINS

HEXANE-norm Mixture of Hexane Isomers

RISK PHRASES

R11 R38 R48/20 R51/53 R62 R65 R67

SAFETY PHRASES

Highly flammable. Irritating to skin. Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation. Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Possible risk of impaired fertility. Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Keep container in a well-ventilated place. Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. Avoid contact with skin. Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. Use only in well-ventilated areas. Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination. This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheets. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.

S9 S16 S24 S36/37 S51 S57 S60 S61 S62

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STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS

Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging) Regulations.

APPROVED CODE OF PRACTICE

Safety Data Sheets for Substances and Preparations. Classification and Labelling of Substances and Preparations Dangerous for Supply. DSEAR
GUIDANCE NOTES

CHIP for everyone HSG(108). Workplace Exposure Limits EH40.

16 OTHER INFORMATION
REVISION DATE REV. NO./REPL. SDS GENERATED SDS NO. SAFETY DATA SHEET STATUS

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Approved.
DATE SIGNATURE RISK PHRASES IN FULL

26th June 2007 Thomas Tailford Highly flammable. Irritating to skin. Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Possible risk of impaired fertility. Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.

R11 R38 R48/20 R50/53 R51/53 R62 R65 R67