Product ID:HEXANES
MSDS Date:05/30/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-949-0257
MSDS Number: BYGYV

CORCO CHEMICAL CORP

TYBURN RD AND CEDAR LN
FAIRLESS HILLS, PA 19030-4601
US

Emergency Phone: 215-295-5006

Info Phone: 215-295-5006

Cage: 58571

DYNATECH SCIENTIFIC

UNKNOW FAIRLESS HILLS, PA 19030-4601 US

Telephone: 215-295-5006

Cage: 9VL27

HEXANE

CAS: 110-54-3

RTECS: MN9275000

OSHA PEL 50 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE EXPOSURE MAY RESULT IN NARCOSIS.
MYOCARDIAL SENSITIZATION TO EPINEPHRINE MAY OCCUR, BUT IS LOW
ORDER. CHRONIC EXPOSURE HAS BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVELOPEMNT OF
POLYNEURONATHY.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT REPORTED.
Effects of Overexposure:NAUSEA, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SKIN, RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, CENTRAL
NERVOUS AND SYSTEM.

First Aid:EYE, SKIN-IMMEDIATE WATER FLUSH. INHALATION-FRESH AIR.
ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. INGESTION-CALL PHYSICIAN! DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING!!

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:-7F,-22C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:430F
Lower Limits:1.2
Upper Limits:7.5
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. COOL FLAME EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER
UNTIL WELL AFTER FIRE IS OUT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HIGHLY FLAMMABLE! HIGHLY VOLATILE! VAPOR
MAY TRAVEL TO IGNITION SOURCES AND FLASHBACK.

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES. FOR MAJOR SPILLS
WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT. USE WATER SPRAY TO REDUCE VAPORS. TAKE UP WITH
NON-COMBUSTIBLE ABSORBENT AND CONTAIN ERIZE FOR LATER DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT GET LIQUID OR VAPOR IN EYES, ON
SKIN, ON CLOTHING. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS. KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED,
AWAY FROM HEAT AND FLAMES.
Other Precautions:OBSERVE ALL PRECAUTIONS WHEN HANLDING "EMPTY"
CONTAINERS AND POSSIBLE RESIDUE THEREIN.

Respiratory Protection:SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS @ 500 PPM.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST AND MECHANICAL RECOMMENDED (EXPLOSION-PROOF).
Protective Gloves:RUBBER.
Eye Protection:FULL FACE SHIELD, SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:GROUP "C" ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT, GROUND
CONTAINERS, PROTECTIVE COVERALLS.
Work Hygienic Practices:WORK SAFELY. RESPECT THE MATERIAL. WASH AFTER
HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FLAMMABLE.

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:156F,69C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-140F,-96C
Vapor Pres:100
Vapor Density:2.97
Spec Gravity:0.6603
Evaporation Rate & Reference:9.0
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID, MILD ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS, DINITROGEN TETRAOXIDE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, STATIC DISCHARGE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:HEAT, SPARKS, FLAMES.

Waste Disposal Methods:TO BE PERFORMED IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LOCAL,
STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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