BFYTR - N-HEXANE, ACS

  • MSDS: BFYTR
  • Manufacturer: SHAPE PRODUCTS CO
  • Product Name: N-HEXANE, ACS
  • National Stock Number: 6810-00-949-0257
Product Identification

Product ID:N-HEXANE, ACS
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-949-0257
MSDS Number: BFYTR

Responsible Party
SHAPE PRODUCTS CO
1127 57TH AVE.
OAKLAND, CA 94621-4427
US

Emergency Phone: 415-534-1186

Info Phone: 415-534-1186

Cage: DO984

Contractor
SHAPE PRODUCTS CO.
OAKLAND, CA 94621-4427 US

Telephone: 415-534-1186

Cage: DO984

Ingredients

HEXANE (N-HEXANE)

CAS: 110-54-3

RTECS: MN9275000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 500 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

Hazards

Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION OF BRONCHUS;POLYNEURITIS SUCH AS
VERTIGO(DIZZINESS),NUMBNESS OF EXTREMITIES,DIFFICULT WLK

First Aid

First Aid:REMOVE TO AIR, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESUSCITATION.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:-9F
Lower Limits:1.2
Upper Limits:8.00
Extinguishing Media:ALCOHOL FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE WATER TO KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID SPARKS, OPEN FLAMES & OXIDIZERS.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED;STORE IN
WELL-VENTILATED,COOL & DARK PLACE,AWAY FROM SOURCES OF
IGNITION.INSPECT FREQUENTLY EXISTENCE OF LEAK.WEAR RUBBER GLOVE
Other Precautions:WEAR FACE PROTECTING BOARD, ALL PURPOSE GAS MASK,
OVERALLS.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:ALL PURPOSE GAS MASK
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST IS REQUIRED
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:155.7F
Spec Gravity:0.6594
Evaporation Rate & Reference:1.9
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE, FAINT ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
SOURCES OF IGNITION, STRONG OXIDIZERS

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:SPRAY INTO A FURNACE UNDER APPROVED CONTROLLED
CONDITIONS. INCINERATION WILL BECOME EASIER BY MIXING WITH A MORE
FLAMMABLE SOLVENT.

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