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HEXANES

Synonym(s):2-Methyl pentane, iso-Hexane;Isohexane

  • CAS NO.:73513-42-5
  • Empirical Formula: C6H14
  • Molecular Weight: 86.17536
  • MDL number: MFCD02179311
  • EINECS: 203-523-4
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2023-04-23 13:52:06
HEXANES Structural

What is HEXANES?

Chemical properties

clear liquid

The Uses of HEXANES

Solvent, freezing-point depressant.

Definition

A mixture of branched-chain isomers.

Hazard

Highly flammable, dangerous fire and explosion risk, explosive limits in air 1–7%.

Health Hazard

Recommended Personal Protective Equipment: Eye protection (as for gasoline); Symptoms Following Exposure: Inhalation causes irritation of respiratory tract, cough, mild depression, cardiac arrhythmias. Aspiration causes severe lung irritation, coughing, pulmonary edema; excitement followed by depression. Ingestion causes nausea, vomiting, swelling of abdomen, headache, depression; General Treatment for Exposure: INHALATION: maintain respiration, give oxygen if needed. ASPIRATION: enforce bed rest; give oxygen. INGESTION: do NOT induce vomiting; call a doctor. EYES: wash with copious amount of water. SKIN: wipe off, wash with soap and water; Toxicity by Inhalation (Threshold Limit Value): Data not available; Short-Term Inhalation Limits: Data not available; Toxicity by Ingestion: Data not available; Late Toxicity: None; Vapor (Gas) Irritant Characteristics: Vapors are nonirritating to the eyes and throat; Liquid or Solid Irritant Characteristics: No appreciable hazard. Practically harmless to the skin; Odor Threshold: Data not available.

Chemical Reactivity

Reactivity with Water No reaction; Reactivity with Common Materials: No reactions; Stability During Transport: Stable; Neutralizing Agents for Acids and Caustics: Not pertinent; Polymerization: Not pertinent; Inhibitor of Polymerization: Not pertinent.

Properties of HEXANES

Melting point: −95 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 68-70 °C(lit.)
Density  0.672 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor density  3 (vs air)
refractive index  n20/D 1.379(lit.)
Flash point: -9 °F
storage temp.  Flammables area
Water Solubility  Insoluble in water
form  Liquid
color  Clear
Odor Gasoline.

Safety information for HEXANES

Signal word Danger
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Flame
Flammables
GHS02
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
ghs
Health Hazard
GHS08
ghs
Environment
GHS09
GHS Hazard Statements H225:Flammable liquids
H304:Aspiration hazard
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation
H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
H336:Specific target organ toxicity,single exposure; Narcotic effects
H361:Reproductive toxicity
H372:Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure
H411:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes P201:Obtain special instructions before use.
P202:Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.
P233:Keep container tightly closed.
P240:Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
P241:Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment.
P242:Use only non-sparking tools.
P243:Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling.
P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P273:Avoid release to the environment.
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P331:Do NOT induce vomiting.
P391:Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment
P301+P310:IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.
P308+P313:IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
P332+P313:IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P337+P313:IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
P370+P378:In case of fire: Use … for extinction.
P405:Store locked up.
P403+P233:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P403+P235:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Computed Descriptors for HEXANES

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