Hexane

Hazards identification

· 2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

· Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

flame

Flam. Liq. 2 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.

health hazard

Repr. 2 H361f Suspected of damaging fertility.

STOT RE 2 H373 May cause damage to the nervous system through prolonged or repeated

exposure. Route of exposure: Inhalation.

Asp. Tox. 1 H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

environment

Aquatic Chronic 2 H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.

STOT SE 3 H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

· 2.2 Label elements

· Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

The substance is classified and labelled according to the GB CLP regulation.

· Hazard pictograms

GHS02 GHS07 GHS08 GHS09

· Signal word Danger

· Hazard-determining components of labelling:

n-Hexane

· Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.

H315 Causes skin irritation.

H361f Suspected of damaging fertility.

H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

H373 May cause damage to the nervous system through prolonged or repeated exposure. Route of exposure:

Inhalation.

H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

· Precautionary statements

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No

smoking.

P241 Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting] equipment.

P280 Wear protective gloves / eye protection / face protection.

P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with

water [or shower].

P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.

P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

· 2.3 Other hazards

· Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

· PBT: Not applicable.

· vPvB: Not applicable.