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
OAKLAND, CA 94621-4427
US
Emergency Phone: 415-534-1186
Info Phone: 415-534-1186
Cage: DO984
Contractor
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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