BFVQH - NORMAL HEXANE
- MSDS: BFVQH
- Manufacturer: BURDICK AND JACKSON DIV OF BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORP
- Product Name: NORMAL HEXANE
- National Stock Number: 6810-00-902-3562
Product Identification
Product ID:NORMAL HEXANE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-902-3562
MSDS Number: BFVQH
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 INCOORD,STUPOR,UNCONSCIOUSNESS.
First Aid
First Aid:EYE: FLUSH WITH WATER 15 MIN. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP &
WATER,APPLY EMMOLIENT CREAM. INHALATION: REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE,GIVE
ARTIFICAL RESPIRATION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING,GET MEDICAL
ASSISTANCE.
Fire Fighting
Flash Point:-10F/-23C )TCT)
Lower Limits:1.2
Upper Limits:7.7
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL,CO*2
Fire Fighting Procedures:WATER SPRAY TO COOL EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WTER MAY BE INEFFECTIVE.
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
Supplemental Safety and Health
PHILLIPS PETROLEUM CO MFR'S RAW MATERIAL,BURDICK & JACKSON LAB REFINES
TO DESIRED PCT,SPEC & GRADE. CONTAINER SIZE: 250 GM BOTTLE
Chemical Properties
HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:152F/66C
Vapor Pres:130
Vapor Density:3.0
Spec Gravity:0.67
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.3 (ETHYL ETHER)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:WATER-WHITE NON-VISCOUS LIQUID - MILD ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:CONTROLLED BURNING AT A SAFE LOCATION. COMPLY
WITH LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS
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