Product ID:HEPTANE
MSDS Date:09/18/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-470-4631
MSDS Number: BMGXH

Emergency Phone: 716-722-5151

Info Phone: 716-722-5151/800-225-5352

Cage: 19139

Telephone: 716-722-5151/(800) 242-2424

Cage: 19139

N-HEPTANE

CAS: 142-82-5

RTECS: MI7700000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 500 PPM/500 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 400 PPM/500STEL;9293

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:UNKNOWN Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: CONTACT MAY CAUSE MILD
IRRITATION. INHALATION MAY CAUSE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM EFFECTS.
CHRONIC: SKIN DEFATTING.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE INGREDIENTS IN THIS PRODUCT
IS LISTED BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN: MILD IRRITATION. INHALATION:
HEADACHE, GIDDINESS, NARCOSIS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS WITH A HISTORY OF SKIN
AND RESPIRATORY DISORDERS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, SEE DOCTOR. INHALATION: REMOVE
VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED. SEE DOCTOR.
INGESTION: DRINK 1 OR 2 GLASSES OF MILK OR WATER . DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING. SEE DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:18.0F,-7.8C
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
CHEMICAL. USE WATER WITH CAUTION. HEPTANE CAN FLOAT ON WATER AND
REIGNITE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS. VAPORS HEAVIER THAN
AIR. CAN TRAVEL A LONG DISTANCE AND FLASHBACK.

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE PERSONNEL. ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES.
VENTILATE AREA. WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT. ABSORB IN
INERT MATERIAL AND PLACE IN APPROPIATE DISPOSAL CONTAINER AND
COVER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE, HEAT, IGNITION SOURCES AND
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED.
Other Precautions:MATERIAL IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. VAPORS MAY IGNITE
EXPLOSIVELY. PREVENT BUILDUP OF VAPORS. EMPTY CONTAINERS RETAIN
RESIDUE, TREAT AS IF THEY WERE FULL. AVOID EYE AND SKIN CONTACT. DO
NOT BREATHE VAPOR S. GROUND AND BOND CONTAINERS.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR SCBA AS
APPROPIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST
VENTILATION TO KEEP EXPOSURE LEVELS BELOW PEL. USE EXPLOSION-PROOF
EQ.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE
EXPOSURE FROM PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT. EYE BATH AND SAFETY
SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
EATING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE.

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:208F,98C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-130F FZ PT
Vapor Pres:36
Vapor Density:3.4
Spec Gravity:0.68
Evaporation Rate & Reference:4.5 (BUTYL ACETATE = 1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAMES AND OTHER
SOURCES OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE,
INCOMPLETELY BURNED CARBON PRODUCTS.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS. MANFUFACTURER RECOMMENDS INCINERATION.

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