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Heptane

CAS 142-82-5 · C7H16

Hazard class

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

Pictograms

FlammableHealth hazardIrritant / harmfulEnvironmental hazard

H-statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour
H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H315 Causes skin irritation
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Common uses (US EPA CDR)

SolventLaboratory chemicalsPigmentFuelIntermediateAnti-adhesive/cohesive

Workplace exposure limits

NIOSH REL TWA 85 ppm (350 mg/m3) C 440 ppm (1800 mg/m3) [15-minute]
OSHA PEL TWA 500 ppm (2000 mg/m3)
IDLH 750 ppm

Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.

Synonyms

HEPTANE · n-Heptane · 142-82-5 · Heptan · Heptyl hydride · Dipropyl methane · Dipropylmethane · Gettysolve-C

Molecular weight

100.2 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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