MSDS

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. CONTENTS UNDER
PRESSURE. EXPLOSION HAZZARD. VAPORS MAY CAUSE CENTRAL NERVOUS
SYSTEM DEPRESSION, LIGHT HEADEDNESS, NAUSEA, HEADACHE AND
RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. SKIN CONTACT MAY CAUSE DERMATITIS.
SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
EYE CONTACT: Flush with water immediately for at least 15 minutes. Seek Medical
attention immediately.
SKIN CONTACT: Wash skin with waterless hand cleaner followed by soap and water. If
redness appears treat it as a sunburn, if redness persists or rash appears seek medical
attention immediately.
INHALATION: Remove individual to fresh air, upwind from fume source. If irritation
persists seek medical attention immediately.
INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Prevent aspiration into lungs. Aspiration of
even small amounts into lungs may result in aspiration pneumonitis. Seek medical
attention immediately.
CHRONIC CARCINOGENICITY: None
SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT (SETA): -23°C (-9°F)
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: For Hexane: 225°C (437°F)
FLAMMABLE LIMITS (in air by volume, %):
Lower (LEL): 1.1%
Upper (UEL): 7.5%
FIRE EXTINGUISHING MATERIALS:
Water Spray: YES (for cooling only)
Carbon Dioxide: YES
Foam: YES
Dry Chemical: YES
Halon: YES
Other: Any "B" Class.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: This is a Class IB flammable liquid. When
involved in a fire, this material may decompose and produce toxic gases (including
carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide). The vapors of Hexane and its isomers are heavier
than air and may spread long distances; distant ignition and flashback are possible.
Hexane and its isomers can float on water; therefore, water contaminated with Hexane
and its isomers can spread the flammable liquid and can spread fire.
Explosion Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact: Contents under pressure. May explode if
impacted or punctured.
Explosion Sensitivity to Static Discharge: Static discharge may cause Hexane and its
isomers to ignite.