N HEXANE 99% FOR SYNTHESIS

2.1. Substances : n-HEXANE FOR SYNTHESIS

CAS-No. : 110-54-3

Substance.

Contains no other components or impurities which will influence the classification of the

product.

3.1. Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]

Flammable liquids, H225

Category 2

Skin corrosion/irritation, H315

Category 2

Reproductive toxicity, H361f

Category 2

Specific target organ toxicity — Single exposure, H336

Category 3,

Narcosis Specific target organ toxicity — Repeated exposure, H373

Category 2

Aspiration hazard, H304

Category 1

Hazardous to the aquatic environment — Chronic Hazard, H411

Category 2

Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC [DSD] or 1999/45/EC [DPD]

Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects

No additional information available

3.2. Label elements

Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP] Extra labelling to

displayExtra classification(s) to display

Symbol(s) : N : Dangerous for the environmen

Xi : Irritation.

Xn: Harmful Highly flammable

R Phrase(s) : R11: Highly flammable.

R38: Irritating to skin.

R62: Possible risk of impaired fertility.

R65: Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.

R67: Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.

R48/20: Harmful : danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in contact

with skin.

R51/53 : Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the

aquatic environment.

S Phrase(s) : S9: keep container in a well ventilated place.

S16: Keep away from source of ignition-No smoking.

S29: Do not empty into drains.

S33: Take precautionary measures against static discharges.

S61: avoid release to the environment . refer to special instruction/safety data sheets.

S62: if swallowed, do not induce vomiting ; seek medical advice immediately and show

this container or label.

S36/37 : Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.

Hazard pictograms

Signal word : Danger

Hazard statements : 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 through prolonged or repeated exposure.

H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements: P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open

flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.

P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P273 - Avoid release to the environment.

P301+P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor

P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting.

3.3. Other hazards

No additional information available 

4.1. Description of first aid measures

First-aid measures general : IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

First-aid measures after inhalation : Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for

breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.

First-aid measures after skin contact : Rinse skin with water/shower. Take off

immediately all contaminated clothing. Wash with plenty of water/…. Wash

contaminated clothing before reuse. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical

advice/attention. Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid

instruction on this label).

First-aid measures after eye contact : Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.

Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Get medical

advice/attention.

First-aid measures after ingestion : Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.

4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Symptoms/effects : Suspected of damaging fertility. Causes damage to organs.

Symptoms/effects after inhalation : May cause respiratory irritation. May cause

drowsiness or dizziness.

Symptoms/effects after skin contact : Causes skin irritation.

Symptoms/effects after ingestion : May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Treat symptomatically.

5.1. Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media : Water spray. Foam. Dry powder. Carbon dioxide.

Unsuitable extinguishing media : Do not use a heavy water stream.

5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Fire hazard : Highly flammable liquid and vapour.

Explosion hazard : May form flammable/explosive vapour-air mixture.

5.3. Advice for firefighters

Protection during firefighting : Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective

equipment.

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

General measures : Remove ignition sources. Use special care to avoid static electric

charges. No open flames. No smoking.

6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel

Emergency procedures : Evacuate unnecessary personnel.

6.1.2. For emergency responders

Protective equipment : Use personal protective equipment as required.

Emergency procedures : Ventilate area.

6.2. Environmental precautions

Avoid release to the environment.

6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Methods for cleaning up : Collect spillage. On land, sweep or shovel into suitable

containers.

6.4. Reference to other sections

No additional information available

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Odour threshold : No data available

pH : No data available

Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) : No data available

Melting point : -95 °C

Freezing point : No data available

Boiling point : 68 - 70 K

Flash point : -23 °C

Auto-ignition temperature : 225 °C

Decomposition temperature : No data available

Flammability (solid, gas) : Flammable Highly

flammable liquid and vapour.

Vapour pressure : 151 mm Hg at 25 deg C

Relative vapour density at 20 °C : 2.97

Relative density : No data available

Density : 0.678 g/cm³

Solubility : Water: Insoluble in water

Log Pow : No data available

Viscosity, kinematic : No data available

Viscosity, dynamic : 0.31 mPa·s 20 deg C

Explosive properties : No data available

Oxidising properties : No data available

Explosive limits : 0.011 - 0.075 vol %

9.2. Other information

No additional information available

11.1. Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity : Not classified

Skin corrosion/irritation : Causes skin irritation.

Serious eye damage/irritation : Not classified

Respiratory or skin sensitisation : Not classified

Germ cell mutagenicity : Not classified

Carcinogenicity : Not classified

Reproductive toxicity : Suspected of damaging fertility.

STOT-single exposure : May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

STOT-repeated exposure : May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated

exposure.

Aspiration hazard : May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

Viscosity, kinematic 0.457 mm²/s

12.1. Toxicity

Ecology - water : Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

12.2. Persistence and degradability

Persistence and degradability May cause long-term adverse effects in the environment.

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

No additional information available

12.4. Mobility in soil

No additional information available

12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

No additional information available

12.6. Other adverse effects

No additional information available

13.1. Waste treatment methods

Product/Packaging disposal

Recommendations : Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste

collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international

regulation.

Additional information : Handle empty containers with care because residual vapours are

flammable.

Ecology - waste materials : Hazardous waste due to toxicity.

15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the

substance or mixture

15.1.1. EU-Regulations

No REACH Annex XVII restrictions

n-HEXANE FOR SYNTHESIS is not on the REACH Candidate List

n-HEXANE FOR SYNTHESIS is not on the REACH Annex XIV List

15.1.2. National regulations

Germany

Reference to AwSV : Water hazard class (WGK) 2, Significantly hazardous to water

(Classification according to AwSV; ID No. 124)

12th Ordinance Implementing the Federal

Immission Control Act - 12.BImSchV : Is not subject of the 12. BlmSchV (Hazardous

Incident Ordinance)

Netherlands

SZW-lijst van kankerverwekkende stoffen : n-HEXANE FOR SYNTHESIS is listed

SZW-lijst van mutagene stoffen : The substance is not listed

NIET -limitatieve lijst van voor de

voortplanting giftige stoffen – Borstvoeding : The substance is not listed

NIET-limitatieve lijst van voor de

voortplanting giftige stoffen –

Vruchtbaarheid : n-HEXANE FOR SYNTHESIS is listed

NIET-limitatieve lijst van voor de

voortplanting giftige stoffen – Ontwikkeling : The substance is not listed

Denmark

Class for fire hazard : Class I-1

Store unit : 1 liter

Classification remarks : F+ ; Emergency management guidelines for the

storage of flammable liquids must be followed

Recommendations Danish Regulation : Young people below the age of 18 years are not

allowed to use the product

Pregnant/breastfeeding women working with the product must not be in direct

contact with the product

The requirements from the Danish Working Environment Authorities regarding work

with carcinogens must be followed during use and disposal

15.2. Chemical safety assessment

No additional information available

Abbreviations and acronyms : PBT: persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic.

vPvB: very persistent and very bioaccumulative

Sources of key data used : REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008 OF THE EUROPEAN

PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 16 December 2008 on classification,

labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives

67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006

Further information : None.

In accordance with REACH Regulation (CE) Nº 1907/2006 and with CLP Regulation

(CE) Nº 1272/2008 

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