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Safety Data Sheet: According To Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006
Safety Data Sheet: According To Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006
Safety Data Sheet: According To Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Identified uses Chemical production, Solvent
For additional information on uses please refer to the Merck Chemicals
portal (www.merck-chemicals.com).
1.4 Emergency telephone Please contact the regional company representation in your country.
number
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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/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician.
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P331 Do NOT induce vomiting.
P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
H361f Suspected of damaging fertility.
Precautionary statements
P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician.
P331 Do NOT induce vomiting.
Index-No. 601-037-00-0
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*) A registration number is not available for this substance as the substance or its use are exempted from registration according to Article
2 REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, the annual tonnage does not require a registration or the registration is envisaged for a later
registration deadline.
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For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Hazardous components (1999/45/EC)
Chemical Name (Concentration)
CAS-No. EC-No. Index-No. Classification
n-Hexane (<= 100 % )
110-54-3 203-777-6 601-037-00-0 F, Highly flammable; R11
Repr.Cat.3; R62
Xi, Irritant; R38
Xn, Harmful; R48/20-65
R67
N, Dangerous for the environment; R51-53
For the full text of the R-phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
irritant effects, Drowsiness, narcosis, Nausea, drowziness, Tiredness, CNS disorders, paralysis
symptoms
Risk of corneal clouding.
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No information available.
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Further information
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
Remove container from danger zone and cool with water.
Engineering measures
Technical measures and appropriate working operations should be given priority over the use of
personal protective equipment.
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Colour colourless
Odour benzine-like
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pH not applicable
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CMR effects
Reproductive toxicity:
Suspected of damaging fertility.
Aspiration hazard
Aspiration hazard, Aspiration may cause pulmonary oedema and pneumonitis.
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ADR/RID
UN 1208 HEXANES, 3, II
Environmentally hazardous yes
IATA
UN 1208 HEXANES, 3, II
Environmentally hazardous yes
IMDG
UN 1208 HEXANES, 3, II
EmS F-E S-D
Marine pollutant yes
The transport regulations ADR/RID, IATA - DGR, IMDG -Code are cited according to international
regulations and in the form applicable in Germany. Possible national deviations in other countries
are not considered.
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Training advice
Provide adequate information, instruction and training for operators.
Key or legend to abbreviations and acronyms used in the safety data sheet
Used abbreviations and acronyms can be looked up at www.wikipedia.org.
Regional representation
This information is given on the authorised Safety Data Sheet for your country.
The information contained herein is based on the present state of our knowledge. It characterises the product with
regard to the appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent a guarantee of any properties of the product.
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