Hexane

Company name

Sigma-Aldrich Inc

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H304, H315, H336, H361, H373, H401, H411

Code

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

H361

Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child

H373

May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

H401

Toxic to aquatic life

H411

Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Code

Statements

P201

Obtain special instructions before use.

P202

Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

P210

Keep away from heat, hot surface, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. - No smoking.

P233

Keep container tightly closed.

P240

Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

P241

Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting/.../] equipment.

P242

Use only non-sparking tools.

P243

Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

P260

Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.

P264

Wash ... thoroughly after handling.

P271

Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P273

Avoid release to the environment.

P280

Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P301+P310

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/...

P303+P361+P353

IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water [or shower].

P308+P313

IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

P331

Do NOT induce vomiting.

P332+P313

IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P362

Take off contaminated clothing.

P370+P378

In case of fire: Use ... to extinguish.

P391

Collect spillage.

P403+P233

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P403+P235

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

P405

Store locked up.

P501

Dispose of contents/container to ...

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA HCS Classification

Flammable liquids (Category 2), H225 Skin irritation (Category 2), H315 Reproductive toxicity (Category 2), H361 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Central nervous system, H336 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Inhalation (Category 2), Nervous system, H373

Aspiration hazard

Category 1), H304 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard (Category 2), H401 Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard (Category 2), H411 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H315 Causes skin irritation. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H373 May cause damage to organs (Nervous system) through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P391 Collect spillage. P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

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