Product ID:N-HEXANE (ONE OF THE CONSTIUENTS OF CALIBRATING GAS MIXTURE)
MSDS Date:12/30/1992
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-182-6315
MSDS Number: BMDMV

FISHER SCIENTIFIC, CHEMICAL DIV.

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FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410
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Info Phone: 201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523

Preparer: GASTON L. PILLORI

Cage: 1B464

FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO. CHEMICAL MFG DIV

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HEXANE (N-HEXANE). ONLY 10 PPM ARE PRESENT IN THE

CAS: 110-54-3

RTECS: MN9275000

Fraction By Weight: 10% PPM

OSHA PEL 500 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM; 9394

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 28,710 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION- IRRITATION, CNS
EFFECTS. EYES- IRRITATION. SKIN- IRRITATION, STUPOR. INGESTION-
STOMACH DISTRESS. CHRONIC: DAMAGE TO NERVOUS SYSTEM.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, VOMITING,
STUPOR, HEADACHE. EYES: REDNESS, BURNING SENSATION, TEARING. SKIN:
RASH, BURNING SENSATION, STUPOR.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS
MAY BE AGGRAVATED.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESUSCITATE IF NEEDED. GET
MEDICAL ASSISSTANCE. EYES: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15
MINUTES. SEE DOCTOR. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. INGESTION: DO
NOT INDUCE V OMITING. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point Method:COC
Flash Point:-7F,-22C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:437F
Lower Limits:1.1 %
Upper Limits:7.5 %
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER SPRAY, OR FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR. COOL CONTAINER WITH WATER FOG UNTIL AFTER
FIRE IS OUT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDER MAY BURST/EXPLODE
IN THE HEAT OF FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:SHUT OFF IGNITION SOURCES. STOP LEAK. CONTROL
SPILL. ABSORB WITH VERMICULITE OR SIMILAR MATERIAL, SCOOP UP AND
PLACE IN CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. VENTILATE AREA.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION.
Other Precautions:RUNOFF MAY CREAT FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD. VAPOR
EXPLOSION HAZARD INDOORS, OUTDOORS, OR IN SEWER. CONTAINER MAY
EXPLODE IN HEAT OF FIRE.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH ORGANIC
VAPOR CARTRIDGE. IF IDLH (5000 PPM) CONDITIONS EXIST USE
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION. USE EXPLOSION-PROOF
EQUIPMENT.
Protective Gloves:NITRILE, PVA
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER. CLOTHING
TO PREVENT PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD PERSONAL HYGENE PRACTICES AFTER USE.
DO EAT, DINK, OR SMOKE UNTIL HANDS ARE WASHED.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THIS MATERIAL PART A OF A MIXTURE OF GASES USED IN A CALIBRATION
DEVICE. THERE IS A MSDS FOR EACH GAS OF THE MIXTURE SINCE THE
MANUFACTURER SENT SEPARATE MSDS'. THERE ARE A TOTAL OF 6 MSDS'.
MIXTURE C ONTAINS 10 PPM OF N-HEXANE. HEXANE MADEBY FISHER. REST BY
UNION CARBIDE.

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:156F,69C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-139F,-95C
Vapor Pres:124
Vapor Density:3.0
Spec Gravity:0.7
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:N-HEXANE IS A COLORLESS LIQUID ITSELF, BUT THE
CALIBERATING MIXTURE IS GAS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES, SPAKS, AND OTHER
SOURCES OF IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF CARBON

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER. DISPOSE OF
IN ACORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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