=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:HEXANE
NIIN:01-303-4937
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CHZBR
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:C F C RECLAIMATION AND RECYCLING SERVICE INC
Address:318 N TREADAWAY
Box:560
City:ABILENE
State:TX
ZIP:79604
Country:US
Info Phone Num:9150-675-5311 FAX: 915-675-5324
Emergency Phone Num:9150-675-5311 FAX: 915-675-5324
CAGE:0XXK5
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:C F C RECLAIMATION AND RECYCLING SERVICE INC
Address:318 N TREADAWAY
Box:560
City:ABILENE
State:TX
ZIP:79604
Country:US
Phone:9150-675-5311 FAX: 915-675-5324
CAGE:0XXK5

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:HEXANE (N-HEXANE) (CERCLA)
CAS:110-54-3
RTECS #:MN9275000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:500 PPM
ACGIH TLV:50 PPM; 9596
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:OSHA 1993 PEL (8HR TWA)=500 MOLAR PPM
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CAUSES HARM TO THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
    WHICH PRODUCES A LACK OF FEELING IN THE EXTREMITIES AND OTHER NERVE
    DAMAGE. IT CAN BE ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN IN HARMFUL AMOUNTS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:HEXANE IS NOT LISTED IN THE IARC, NTP OR
    BY OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN OR POTENTIAL CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION OF THE VAPOR CAUSES DIZZINESS,
    DIFFICULTY IN WALKING, RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION, NUMBNESS OF
    THE EXTREMETIES, AND EVENTUAL PARALYSIS. IT IS AN IRRITANT TO THE
    SKIN AND EYES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS IN ILL HEALTH WHERE SUCH
    ILLNESS WOULD BE AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE TO HEXANE SHOULD NOT BE
    ALLOWED TO WORK WITH OR HANDLE THIS PRODUCT.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IS MANDATORY IN ALL CASES.
    INHALATION-CONSCIOUS PERSON SHOULD BE ASSISTED TO AN UNCONTAMINATED
    AREA & INHALE FRESH AIR. QUICK REMOVAL IS IMPORTANT. UNCONSCIOUS
    PERSON SHOULD B E REMOVED, GIVEN ASSISTED RESPIRATION &SUPPLEMENTAL
    OXYGEN. EYE-FLUSH WITH COPIUS QUANTITIES OF WATER. CONTINUE FOR 15
    MIN. SKIN-FLUSH AREAS WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. REMOVE
    CLOTHING RAPIDLY.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:-7F,-22C
Lower Limits:1.7
Upper Limits:7.7
Extinguishing Media:WATER (FOAM), DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IF POSSIBLE, STOP FLOW OF HEXANE. USE WATER
    SPRAY TO COOL SURROUNDING CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM AFFECTED AREA. USE
    APPROPIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. IF LEAK IS IN USER'S EQUIPMENT, BE
    CERTAIN TO PURGE PIPING WITH AN INERT GAS PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING
    REPAIR. IF LEAK IS IN C ONTAINER VALVE, CONTACT YOUR CLOSEST
    SUPPLIER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT CYLINDER FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
    STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED AREA OF NONCOMBUSTIBLE
    CONTRSUCTION AWAY FROM HEAVILY TRAFFICKED AREAS.
Other Precautions:DO NOT ALLOW THE TEMPERATURE WHERE CYLINDERS ARE
    STORED TO EXCEED 125F. CYLINDERS SHOULD BE STORED UPRIGHT AND
    FIRMLY SECURED TO PREVENT FALLING OR BEING KNOCKED OVER. FULL AND
    EMPTY CONTAINERS SHOULD  BE SEGREGATED.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:POSITIVE PRESSURE AIR LINE WITH MASK OR
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE.
Ventilation:HOOD WITH FORCED VENTILATION. LOCAL EXHAUST TO PREVENT
    ACCUMULATION ABOVE TWA. MECHANICAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ELECTRIC.
Protective Gloves:BUTYL RUBBER, PVC, POLYETHYLENE.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES OR GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES, SAFETY SHOWER, EYEWASH
    FOUNTAIN.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FLAMMABLE LIQUID.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:156F,69C
Vapor Pres:2.5
Vapor Density:-140F
Spec Gravity:3
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.1 (ETHYL ETHER=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIQUID WITH MILD ODOR.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXYGEN, OTHER OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE OF WASTE OR UNUSED
    QUANTITIES. RETURN IN THE SHIPPING CONTAINER PROPERLY LABELED, WITH
    ANY VALVE OUTLET PLUGS OR CAPS SECURED AND VALVE PROTECTION CAP IN
    PLACE TO YOUR SUPPLI ER.

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