BDWQM - NORMAL HEXANE
- MSDS: BDWQM
- Manufacturer: BURDICK AND JACKSON DIV OF BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORP
- Product Name: NORMAL HEXANE
- National Stock Number: 6810-00-312-7109
Product Identification
Product ID:NORMAL HEXANE
MSDS Date:07/01/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-312-7109
MSDS Number: BDWQM
Responsible Party
MUSKEGON, MI 49442-6101
US
Emergency Phone: 616-726-3171, CHEMTREC 800-424-9300
Info Phone: 616-726-3171
Cage: 2H215
Contractor
Telephone: 800-368-0050/800-707-4555
Cage: 2H215
Ingredients
HEXANE (N-HEXANE)
CAS: 110-54-3
RTECS: MN9275000
OSHA PEL 500 PPM
ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM; 9293
EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB
DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB
METHYLCYCLOPENTANE
CAS: 96-37-7
RTECS: GY4640000
Fraction By Weight: 10%
ACGIH TLV: 500 PPM(MFR)
Hazards
Effects of Overexposure:EYE/SKIN:IRRITATION. VAPOR:
DIZZY,NAUSEA,EXHILIRATION,MUSCULAR INCOOR,STUPOR,UNCONSCIOUSNESS.
First Aid
First Aid:EYE: FLUSH WITH WATER 15 MIN. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP &
WATER,APPLY EMMOLIENT CREAM. INHALATION:REMOVE FROM
EXPOSURE,GIVEARTIFICAL RESPIRATION IF NEEDED,GET MEDICAL ATTN.
INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING ,GET MEDICAL ASSISTANCE.
Fire Fighting
Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:-15F,-26C
Lower Limits:1.1%
Upper Limits:7.5%
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CO*2, FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:H*2O WILL NOT BE EFTIVE IN EXTING A FIRE & MAY
SPREAD IT, BUT A H*2O SPRAY CAN BE USED TO COOL EXPSD CNTNRS. WEAR
NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL (SUPP DATA)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VERY VOLATILE AND EXTREMELY FLAMAMBLE.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:SECURE IGNITION SOURCES,ABSORB IN EARTH OR
SAWDUST. WEAR APPROVED RESPIRATORY DEVICE.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL WELL VENTILATED SPACE.
Other Precautions:USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IF ENTRY
INTO A STOREAGE TANK OR VESSEL IS REQUIRED.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESP DEVICE IN ACCORD WITH
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL/GENERAL
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:PROTECTIVE GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:STORE IN COOL WELL VENTILATED SPACE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PHILLIPS PETROLEUM CO MFR'S RAW MATERIAL,BURDICK & JACKSON LAB REFINES
TO DESIRED PCT,SPEC & GRADE. CONTAINER SIZE: 16 OZ BOTTLE
Chemical Properties
HCC:F1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:156F,69C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-140F,-95C
Vapor Pres:124 @ 20C
Vapor Density:3.0
Spec Gravity:0.659 (H*2O=1)
Evaporation Rate & Reference:10 (BUAC=1)
Solubility in Water:0.014%
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID WITH A MILD HYDROCARBON
ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAME, OPEN CONTAINERS
AND POOR VENTILATION.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:CONTROLLED BURNING AT A SAFE LOCATION. COMPLY
WITH LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
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