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Safety Data Sheet: According To Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006
Safety Data Sheet: According To Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006
REACH Registration Number 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.
CAS-No. 142-82-5
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Company Merck KGaA * 64271 Darmstadt * Germany * Tel: +49 6151 72-0
Responsible Department hleroux@merck.co.za
Regional representation Merck Pty Ltd. * South Africa * 259 Davidson Road, Corner Peddie
Road, Wadeville, Germiston 1428 * Tel. +27 (0) 8600 63725 * Fax:
+27 (0) 860 522 329
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For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Hazard pictograms
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.
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements
Prevention
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.
Response
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Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
Precautionary statements
P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
CAS-No. 142-82-5
EC-No. 205-563-8
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142-82-5 *)
Flammable liquid, Category 2, H225
Skin irritation, Category 2, H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Category 3, H336
Aspiration hazard, Category 1, H304
Acute aquatic toxicity, Category 1, H400
Chronic aquatic toxicity, Category 1, H410
*) 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.
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
3.2 Mixture
Not applicable
In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/
shower.
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Remove contact lenses.
After swallowing: caution if victim vomits. Risk of aspiration! Keep airways free. Call a physician
immediately. Pulmonary failure possible after aspiration of vomit.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
irritant effects, Drowsiness, Unconsciousness, narcosis, Headache, somnolence, Vertigo, death
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4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No information available.
Further information
Remove container from danger zone and cool with water. Prevent fire extinguishing water from
contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
Hygiene measures
Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and
face after working with substance.
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n-heptane (142-82-5)
ZA REL Short Term Exposure 500 ppm
Limit (STEL): 2,000 mg/m³
n-heptane (142-82-5)
ZA REL Time Weighted Average 400 ppm
(TWA): 1,600 mg/m³
Engineering measures
Technical measures and appropriate working operations should be given priority over the use of
personal protective equipment.
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Eye/face protection
Safety glasses
Hand protection
full contact:
Glove material: Nitrile rubber
Glove thickness: 0.40 mm
Break through time: 480 min
splash contact:
Glove material: Nitrile rubber
Glove thickness: 0.2 mm
Break through time: 60 min
The protective gloves to be used must comply with the specifications of EC Directive
89/686/EEC and the related standard EN374, for example KCL 730 Camatril® -Velours (full
contact), KCL 743 Dermatril® P (splash contact).
The breakthrough times stated above were determined by KCL in laboratory tests acc. to EN374
with samples of the recommended glove types.
This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet<(>,<)> supplied
by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under
conditions deviating from those stated in EN374 please contact the supplier of CE-approved
gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de).
Respiratory protection
required when vapours/aerosols are generated.
Recommended Filter type: Filter A (acc. to DIN 3181) for vapours of organic compounds
The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective
devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be
properly documented.
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Form liquid
Colour colourless
Odour characteristic
pH No information available.
Flash point -4 °C
Method: c.c.
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Chlorine
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Skin irritation
Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause skin irritation and dermatitis, due to degreasing
properties of the product.
Causes skin irritation.
Eye irritation
Rabbit
Result: No eye irritation
(IUCLID)
Sensitisation
This information is not available.
Carcinogenicity
This information is not available.
Reproductive toxicity
This information is not available.
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Teratogenicity
This information is not available.
Aspiration hazard
Aspiration hazard, Aspiration may cause pulmonary oedema and pneumonitis.
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(IUCLID)
(Lit.)
Ratio BOD/ThBOD
BOD5 55 %
(Lit.)
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water
log Pow: 4.66
(experimental)
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See www.retrologistik.com for processes regarding the return of chemicals and containers, or
contact us there if you have further questions.
14.3 Class 3
Not relevant
14.3 Class 3
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14.3 Class 3
14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not relevant
For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out.
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Training advice
Provide adequate information, instruction and training for operators.
Labelling
Hazard pictograms
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.
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements
Prevention
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.
Response
P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P313 Get medical advice/ attention.
Storage
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
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Key or legend to abbreviations and acronyms used in the safety data sheet
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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