Product ID:HEXANE
MSDS Date:01/01/1995
FSC:6830
NIIN:01-303-4937
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CHZBR

C F C RECLAIMATION AND RECYCLING SERVICE INC

318 N TREADAWAY
ABILENE, TX 79604
US

Emergency Phone: 915-675-5324

Info Phone: 915-675-5324

Cage: 0XXK5

C F C RECLAIMATION AND RECYCLING SERVICE INC

560 ABILENE, TX 79604 US

Telephone: 915-675-5324

Cage: 0XXK5

HEXANE (N-HEXANE) (CERCLA)

CAS: 110-54-3

RTECS: MN9275000

Fraction By Weight: 100% %

OSHA PEL 500 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM; 9596

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

LD50 LC50 Mixture:OSHA 1993 PEL (8HR TWA)=500 MOLAR PPM
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CAUSES HARM TO THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
WHICH PRODUCES A LACK OF FEELING IN THE EXTREMITIES AND OTHER NERVE
DAMAGE. IT CAN BE ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN IN HARMFUL AMOUNTS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:HEXANE IS NOT LISTED IN THE IARC, NTP OR
BY OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN OR POTENTIAL CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION OF THE VAPOR CAUSES DIZZINESS,
DIFFICULTY IN WALKING, RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION, NUMBNESS OF
THE EXTREMETIES, AND EVENTUAL PARALYSIS. IT IS AN IRRITANT TO THE
SKIN AND EYES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS IN ILL HEALTH WHERE SUCH
ILLNESS WOULD BE AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE TO HEXANE SHOULD NOT BE
ALLOWED TO WORK WITH OR HANDLE THIS PRODUCT.

First Aid:PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IS MANDATORY IN ALL CASES.
INHALATION-CONSCIOUS PERSON SHOULD BE ASSISTED TO AN UNCONTAMINATED
AREA & INHALE FRESH AIR. QUICK REMOVAL IS IMPORTANT. UNCONSCIOUS
PERSON SHOULD B E REMOVED, GIVEN ASSISTED RESPIRATION &SUPPLEMENTAL
OXYGEN. EYE-FLUSH WITH COPIUS QUANTITIES OF WATER. CONTINUE FOR 15
MIN. SKIN-FLUSH AREAS WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. REMOVE
CLOTHING RAPIDLY.

Flash Point:-7F,-22C
Lower Limits:1.7
Upper Limits:7.7
Extinguishing Media:WATER (FOAM), DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IF POSSIBLE, STOP FLOW OF HEXANE. USE WATER
SPRAY TO COOL SURROUNDING CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM AFFECTED AREA. USE
APPROPIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. IF LEAK IS IN USER'S EQUIPMENT, BE
CERTAIN TO PURGE PIPING WITH AN INERT GAS PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING
REPAIR. IF LEAK IS IN C ONTAINER VALVE, CONTACT YOUR CLOSEST
SUPPLIER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT CYLINDER FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED AREA OF NONCOMBUSTIBLE
CONTRSUCTION AWAY FROM HEAVILY TRAFFICKED AREAS.
Other Precautions:DO NOT ALLOW THE TEMPERATURE WHERE CYLINDERS ARE
STORED TO EXCEED 125F. CYLINDERS SHOULD BE STORED UPRIGHT AND
FIRMLY SECURED TO PREVENT FALLING OR BEING KNOCKED OVER. FULL AND
EMPTY CONTAINERS SHOULD BE SEGREGATED.

Respiratory Protection:POSITIVE PRESSURE AIR LINE WITH MASK OR
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE.
Ventilation:HOOD WITH FORCED VENTILATION. LOCAL EXHAUST TO PREVENT
ACCUMULATION ABOVE TWA. MECHANICAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ELECTRIC.
Protective Gloves:BUTYL RUBBER, PVC, POLYETHYLENE.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES OR GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES, SAFETY SHOWER, EYEWASH
FOUNTAIN.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FLAMMABLE LIQUID.

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:156F,69C
Vapor Pres:2.5
Vapor Density:-140F
Spec Gravity:3
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.1 (ETHYL ETHER=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIQUID WITH MILD ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXYGEN, OTHER OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE OF WASTE OR UNUSED
QUANTITIES. RETURN IN THE SHIPPING CONTAINER PROPERLY LABELED, WITH
ANY VALVE OUTLET PLUGS OR CAPS SECURED AND VALVE PROTECTION CAP IN
PLACE TO YOUR SUPPLI ER.

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