BWNRN - HEXANE IN AIR
- MSDS: BWNRN
- Manufacturer: GAS TECH INC
- Product Name: HEXANE IN AIR
- National Stock Number: 6665-01-370-5575
Product Identification
Product ID:HEXANE IN AIR
MSDS Date:12/30/1992
FSC:6665
NIIN:01-370-5575
MSDS Number: BWNRN
Responsible Party
NEWARK, CA 94560-3431
US
Emergency Phone: 510-794-6200
Info Phone: 510-794-6200
Cage: FO148
Contractor
Telephone: 510-794-6200
Cage: 51906
Ingredients
HEXANE (N-HEXANE)
CAS: 110-54-3
RTECS: MN9275000
Fraction By Weight: 0.44%
OSHA PEL 500 PPM
ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM
EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB
DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB
AIR, COMPRESSED; (AIR)
CAS: 25635-88-5
Fraction By Weight: 99%+
OSHA PEL N/K
ACGIH TLV: N/K
Hazards
LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:LIGHT HEADED, NAUSEA, NUMBNESS
IN EXTREMITIES, MUSCLE WEAKNESS, EYES AND NOSE IRRITATION,
DERMATITIS, CHEMICAL PNEUMONIA, GIDDINESS. CHRONIC:NONE IDENTIFIED.
TARGET ORGANS:SKIN, EYES, RESPIRATOR Y SYSTEM.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED
First Aid
First Aid:EYES:FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES . SKIN:FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. CALL MD
IMMEDIATELY . INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . INHAL:PROVIDE FRESH AI R
OR OXYGEN AND CONSULT PHYSICIAN.
Fire Fighting
Extinguishing Media:USE METHODS APPROPRIATE TO SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS MAY EXPLODE IN
HEAT OF FIRE. WITHDRAW IMMEDIATELY IN CASE OF RISING SOUND FROM
VENTING SAFETY DEVICE.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AND VENTILATE AREA.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:USE SAFE HANDLING PRACTICES FOR THE
HANDLING OF COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS. DO NOT PUNCTURE.
Other Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA. USE SAFE STORAGE PRACTICES
FOR THE STORAGE OF COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS. EXPOSURE TO
TEMPERATURES ABOVE 150F MAY OPERATE EXCESS-PRESSURE VALVE.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:NONE NECESSARY. NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR
APPROPRIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Chemical Properties
Vapor Density:1.0
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, MAY HAVE SLIGHT "GASOLINE-LIKE" ODOR.
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS, OIL IN HIGH PRESSURE EQUIPMENT.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE IDENTIFIED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE IDENTIFIED
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:EMPTY CONTAINERS MAY BE DISCARDED AS METAL
REFUSE, OBSERVING FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. DO NOT
INCINERATE.
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