HEXANES Property

Melting point:

−95 °C(lit.)

Boiling point:

68-70 °C(lit.)

Density 

0.672 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

vapor density 

3 (vs air)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.379(lit.)

Flash point:

-9 °F

storage temp. 

Flammables area

Water Solubility 

Insoluble in water

form 

Liquid

color 

Clear

Odor

Gasoline.

Safety

Hazard Codes 

F,Xn,N

Risk Statements 

11-38-48/20-51/53-62-65-67

Safety Statements 

36/37-61-62-33-29-16-9

RIDADR 

UN 1208 3/PG 2

WGK Germany 

3

HazardClass 

3

PackingGroup 

II

HS Code 

29011000

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

H304May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness

H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child

H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P201Obtain special instructions before use.

P202Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P233Keep container tightly closed.

P240Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

P241Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment.

P242Use only non-sparking tools.

P243Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

P260Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P273Avoid release to the environment.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P301+P310IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P303+P361+P353IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P308+P313IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

P331Do NOT induce vomiting.

P332+P313IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P337+P313IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

P370+P378In case of fire: Use … for extinction.

P391Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment

P403+P233Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P403+P235Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

P405Store locked up.

HEXANES Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

clear liquid

Uses

Solvent, freezing-point depressant.

Definition

A mixture of branched-chain isomers.

Hazard

Highly flammable, dangerous fire and explosion risk, explosive limits in air 1–7%.

Health Hazard

Recommended Personal Protective Equipment: Eye protection (as for gasoline); Symptoms Following Exposure: Inhalation causes irritation of respiratory tract, cough, mild depression, cardiac arrhythmias. Aspiration causes severe lung irritation, coughing, pulmonary edema; excitement followed by depression. Ingestion causes nausea, vomiting, swelling of abdomen, headache, depression; General Treatment for Exposure: INHALATION: maintain respiration, give oxygen if needed. ASPIRATION: enforce bed rest; give oxygen. INGESTION: do NOT induce vomiting; call a doctor. EYES: wash with copious amount of water. SKIN: wipe off, wash with soap and water; Toxicity by Inhalation (Threshold Limit Value): Data not available; Short-Term Inhalation Limits: Data not available; Toxicity by Ingestion: Data not available; Late Toxicity: None; Vapor (Gas) Irritant Characteristics: Vapors are nonirritating to the eyes and throat; Liquid or Solid Irritant Characteristics: No appreciable hazard. Practically harmless to the skin; Odor Threshold: Data not available.

Chemical Reactivity

Reactivity with Water No reaction; Reactivity with Common Materials: No reactions; Stability During Transport: Stable; Neutralizing Agents for Acids and Caustics: Not pertinent; Polymerization: Not pertinent; Inhibitor of Polymerization: Not pertinent.