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n-Hexane GR ACS

n-Caproylhydride ; n-Hexylhydride

CAS :110-54-3

Storage class :3 A

Water pollution class :1

Hazard / Symptom
Hazard	Highly flammable. Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation.
After inhalation	Irritation symptoms in the respiratory tract.
After skin contact	Danger of skin absorption.
After eye contact	Irritations. Risk of corneal clouding.
After swallowing	nausea
After absorption	drowsiness , tiredness , narcosis
After long-term exposure to the chemical	CNS disorders , paralysis symptoms

Protective equipments / General working measures

Keep container in a well-ventilated place. Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not empty into drains. Use only in well-ventilated areas.

Accidental release measures / Fire-fighting measures
Person-related precautionary measures	Do not inhale vapours/aerosols. Ensure supply of fresh air in enclosed rooms.
Procedures for cleaning / absorption	Take up with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. ChemizorbŽ ). Forward for disposal. Clean up affected area.
Environmental-protection measures	Do not allow to enter sewerage system; risk of explosion!
Suitable extinguishing media	Powder, foam. Fire extinguisher: powder , carbon dioxide

First aid

After inhalation	fresh air. If necessary, apply mouth-to-mouth resuscitation or mechanical ventilation. Keep airways free.
After skin contact	wash off with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing.
After eye contact	rinse out with plenty of water with the eyelid held wide open.
After swallowing	Avoid vomiting. Risk of aspiration! Subsequently administer: activated charcoal (20 - 40 g in 10% slurry). No milk. No castor oil. No alcohol. No gastric lavage. Summon doctor.