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Hexane

CAS 110-54-3 · C6H14

Hazard class

Danger — Flammable, Health hazard, Irritant / harmful, Environmental hazard

Pictograms

FlammableHealth hazardIrritant / harmfulEnvironmental hazard

H-statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour
H361f Suspected of damaging fertility
H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H315 Causes skin irritation
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Common uses (US EPA CDR)

SolventFuelIntermediateLaboratory chemicalsFuel agentsFlavoring and nutrient

Workplace exposure limits

NIOSH REL TWA 50 ppm (180 mg/m3)
OSHA PEL TWA 500 ppm (1800 mg/m3)
IDLH 1100 ppm [10%LEL]

Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.

Synonyms

HEXANE · n-Hexane · 110-54-3 · Skellysolve B · Esani · Gettysolve-B · Hexyl hydride · Dipropyl

Molecular weight

86.18 g/mol

Data source

Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI

Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.

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