SECTION V HEALTH HAZARD DATA
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET HH 25
3
Threshold Limited Value TWA: Hexane (n-Hexane) 50 ppm; 180 mg/m (ACGIH 1983-84).
ALDON RTECS No. MN9275000 Toxicity data: Orl-rat LD50: 28710 mg/kg,
1533 W.Henrietta Rd.
HH 25 ipr-rat LDLo: 9100 mg/kg.
Avon, New York 14414 MSDS No.
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CORPORATION September 13, 1995
Effective Date
(716) 226-6177
Effects of Overexposure
CAN CAUSE NERVOUS SYSTEM INJURY. May be irritating to respiratory
SECTION I NAME 24 HOUR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE tract and in high concentration narcotic. Chronic repeated exposure may
produce peripheral neurological changes.
Product n-HEXANE
CHEMTREC
3 Health 2
800-424-9300
Chemical
Emergency and
1
normal-Hexane 0 INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial
Synonyms 3
Fire
Day 716-226-6177
First Aid Procedures respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician
Formula C6 H14 0 immediately. INGESTION: If swallowed, if conscious, do NOT induce
Reactivity
NFPA vomiting. Call a physician immediately. Never give anything by mouth to
HAZARD RATING HMIS *
Unit Size up to 20 Lt. an unconscious person. EYES: Flush thoroughly with water for at least
LEAST SLIGHT MODERATE HIGH EXTREME
15 minutes, lifting upper and lower eyelids occasionally. Get immediate
0 1 2 3 4
C.A.S. No. 110-54-3 (Hexane)
medical attention. SKIN: Flush thoroughly with water, then wash with
SECTION II INGREDIENTS OF MIXTURES mild soap and water.
SECTION VI REACTIVITY DATA
Principal Component(s) % TLV Units
Conditions to Avoid
Stability Unstable Static charge, excessive temperature
n-Hexane 99-100% See Section V.
or heat, spark, flame.
Stable X
Cyclohexane: (CAS No. 110-82-7) 0-1% 300 ppm Incompatibility
Strong oxidizing agents, acids, bases and selected amines.
(Materials to Avoid)
DANGER! EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE! HARMFUL OR FATAL
Hazardous Thermal decomposition or burning will produce carbon dioxide and/or
IF SWALLOWED, INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN.
Decomposition Products carbon monoxide.
SECTION III PHYSICAL DATA
Conditions to Avoid
Hazardous Polymerization
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1)
Melting Point (掳F) 0.660
Solidif. -95 to -100掳C (-138 to -148掳F)
May Occur Will Not Occur Not applicable.
Percent Volatile
Boiling Point (掳F) 68.7掳C (154掳F) 100%
by Volume (%) X
Evaporation Rate
SECTION VII SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg) 100 @ 15.8掳C Ether Less than 1.
=1)
(
Steps to be taken in case
Vapor Density (Air=1) 3.0 Remove all sources of ignition. Wearing suitable protective clothing,
material is released or spilled
absorb spilled material in vermiculite, sand, earth. Place in fiber
Solubility in Water Insoluble in water.
carton. Incinerate. Wash spill area well with soap and water.
Colorless, very volatile liquid; faint, peculiar odor.
Appearance & Odor
Discharge, treatment, or disposal may be subject to Federal, State or Local laws.
Waste Disposal Method
SECTION IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA These disposal guidelines are intended for the disposal of catalog-size quantities only.
Lower
Flammable Limits in Air Upper
Flash Point
Dispose of in an approved incinerator or contract with a licensed waste
% by Volume
(Method Used) -22掳C (-7掳F) (TOC) 1.08% 8.0%
disposal service.
Extinguisher
SECTION VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Use dry chemical, foam, or carbon dioxide.
Media
In the laboratory, work in fume hood. If necessary wear a
Respiration Protection
NIOSH/MSHA-approved organic vapor respirator.
(Specify Type)
Wear a NIOSH/MSHA-approved self-contained breathing apparatus. Water
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING
Recommended. No.
Local Exhaust Special
may be ineffective, but water should be used to keep fire-exposed containers
PROCEDURES Ventilation Recommended. Adequate to maintain below exposure limit.
cool. If a leak or spill has not ignited, use water spray to disperse the Mechanical (General) Other
vapors. Water spray may be used to flush spills away from exposures.
Protective Gloves Eye Protection
Rubber. Chemical safety glasses.
Autoignition Temperature: 223掳C (437掳F) Other Protective
Smock, apron, eye wash station, goggles, ventilation hood, fire extinguisher.
Equipment
SECTION IX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
(1993 EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK, DOT P 5800.6, GUIDE PAGE NO. 27)
Precautions to be Taken
UNUSUAL FIRE AND Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from strong oxidizers and fire
in Handling & Storing
EXPLOSION HAZARDS hazards. Do not breathe vapors or mist. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Keep container tightly closed when not in use.
Moderate explosion hazard when exposed to heat or flame. Fire or
excessive heat may produce hazardous decomposition products; can Read label on container before using. Do not wear contact lenses when working with chemicals.
Other Precautions
react vigorously with oxidizing materials.
This material is extremely flammable and may ignite by heat, sparks, Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with
flame or static electricity. If container is not properly cooled, it may skin. Remove and wash contaminated clothing.
explode in heat or fire.
For laboratory use only. Not for drug, food or household use. Keep out of reach of children.
Chemical Safety
Approved
Revision Date
No. 4 9/13/95 Michael Raszeja MR
Coordinator
D.O.T. HEXANES, 3, UN 1208 The information contained herein is furnished without warranty of any kind. Employers should use this information only as a supplement to other information
gathered by them and must make independent determinations of suitability and completeness of information from all sources to assure proper use of these
Approved by U.S. Department of Labor "essentially similar" to form OSHA-20 materials and the safety and health of employees. * Hazardous Materials Industrial Standards. Printed on recycled paper.
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