n-Hexane |
Synonyms & Trade Names Hexane, Hexyl hydride, normal-Hexane |
CAS No. 110-54-3 |
RTECS No. MN9275000 |
DOT ID & Guide 1208 128 |
FormulaCH3[CH2]4CH3 |
Conversion 1 ppm = 3.53 mg/m3 |
IDLH 1100 ppm [10%LEL]
See: 110543 |
Exposure Limits NIOSH REL: TWA 50 ppm (180 mg/m3)
OSHA PEL†: TWA 500 ppm (1800 mg/m3) |
Measurement Methods
NIOSH 1500 , 3800;
OSHA 7
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Physical Description Colorless liquid with a gasoline-like odor. |
MW: 86.2 |
BP: 156°F |
FRZ: -219°F |
Sol: 0.002% |
VP: 124 mmHg |
IP: 10.18 eV |
Sp.Gr: 0.66 |
Fl.P: -7°F |
UEL: 7.5% |
LEL: 1.1% |
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| Class IB Flammable Liquid: Fl.P. below 73°F and BP at or above 100°F. |
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong oxidizers |
Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact |
Symptoms irritation eyes, nose; nausea, headache; peripheral neuropathy: numb extremities, muscle weak; dermatitis; dizziness; chemical pneumonitis (aspiration liquid) |
Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system, peripheral nervous system |
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Personal Protection/Sanitation (See protection codes)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet (flammable)
Change: No recommendation
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First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
Respirator Recommendations NIOSH Up to 500 ppm:
(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator* Up to 1100 ppm:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode*
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Important additional information about respirator selection |
| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0279 See MEDICAL TESTS: 0114 |
