S a f e t y D a t a S h e e t

According to Regulation (EC) 1907/2006

Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company or firm

1.1 Identification of the substance or preparation

Name:

Hexane, *alkanes mixture

Synonym:

REACH Registration Number: A registration number is not available for this substance as the substance or its use are exempted from registration according to Article 2 REACH Regulation (EC) Nº 1907/2006, the annual tonnage does not requiere a registration, the registration is envisaged for a later registration deadline or it is a mixture.

1.2 Use of the substance/preparation:

For laboratory utilisation, analysis, research and fine chemistry.

1.3 Identification of the company or firm:

PANREAC QUIMICA S.L.U.

C/Garraf 2

Polígono Pla de la Bruguera

E-08211 Castellar del Vallès

(Barcelona) Spain

Tel. (+34) 937 489 400

e-mail: product.safety@panreac.com

1.4 Emergency telephone:

Single telephone number for emergency calls: 112 (EU)

Tel.: (+34) 937 489 499

Identification of dangers

Classification of the substance or the mixture.

Classification Regulation (CE) nº 1272/2008.

Flam. Liq. 2

Skin Irrit. 2

Aquatic Chronic 2

Asp. Tox. 1

STOT SE 3

Hazard Pictograms

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.

H315 Causes skin irritation.

H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

Precautionary statements

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.

Classification (67/548/CEE or 1999/45/CE).

For the full text of the R-phrases mentioned in this section, see section 16.

Component Composition/Information

Hydrocarbons mixture, consisting mainly in: 50% n-Hexane, 45% isomers (2- and 3-Methylpentanes and Methylcyclopentane) and variable amounts of Dimethylbutanes and Cyclohexane.

Name: Hexane, *alkanes mixture

Formula: C6H14 M.= 86,18 CAS [92112-69-1]

EC number (EINECS): 295-570-2

First aid

4.1 General indications:

Never provide drink or induce vomiting in the event of loss of consciousness.

4.2 Inhaling:

Take the person out into the fresh air. In the event of suffocation, proceed to provide artificial respiration.

4.3 Contact with the skin:

Wash with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing.

4.4 Eyes:

Wash with plenty of water, keeping eyelids open. Seek medical assistance.

4.5 Swallowing:

Avoid vomiting. Seek medical assistance. Do not administer digestive oils. Do not drink milk. Avoid stomach lavage.

Fire-fighting means

5.1 Suitable fire-extinguishing means:

Foam. Dry powder.

5.2 Fire-fighting means which must NOT be used:

No specific data.

5.3 Special risks:

Flammable. Keep away from sources of ignition. The fumes are heavier than air, so they may spread at floor level. May form explosive mixtures with the air.

5.4 Protective equipment:

Suitable clothing and footwear.

Measures to be taken in the event of accidental spillage

6.1 Individual precautions:

Do not inhale the fumes.

6.2 Precautions for care of the environment:

Do not allow it to enter the drainage system. Avoid pollution of the soil, water supplies and drains.

6.3 Methods for collection/cleaning:

Collect up with absorbent materials (Panreac General Absorbent, Kieselguhr, etc.) or, if none available, dry sand or earth, and deposit in waste containers for subsequent elimination in accordance with current legislation. Clean any remains with plenty of water.

Handling and storage

7.1 Handling:

Avoid the formation of electrostatic charges.

7.2 Storage:

Well sealed containers.In well ventilated premises.Away from sources of ignition and heat.Atmospheric temperature.Do not store in plastic containers.

Staff exposure/protection controls

8.1 Technical protective measures:

Ensure good ventilation and renewal of the air in the premises.

8.2 Exposure limit control:

VLA-ED: 20 ppm - 72 mg/m3

8.3 Respiratory protection:

In the event of fumes forming/aerosols, use suitable respiratory protection. Filter A. Filter P.

8.4 Hand protection:

Use suitable gloves nitrile

8.5 Eye protection:

Use suitable goggles.

8.6 Individual hygiene measures:

Remove contaminated clothing. Use suitable work clothing. Wash hands before breaks and when the job is done.

8.7 Environmental exposure controls:

Fulfill the commitments under local environmental protection legislation.

Physical and chemical properties

Appearance: liquid

Colour: Colourless

Granulometry: N/A

Odour: Characteristic.

pH:

N/A

Melting point/freezing point: -95 °C

Initial boiling point and boiling range: 60 - 70 °C

Flash point: - 22 °C

Flammability (solid, gas):

N/A

Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits: 7,7 %(V) / 0,6 %(V)

Vapour pressure: 177 hPa (20 °C)

Vapour density: N/A

Relative density: (20/4) 0,67

Solubility: Inmiscible with water.

Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water:

N/A

Auto-ignition temperature: 240 °C

Decomposition temperature: N/A

Viscosity: N/A

Stability and reactivity

10.1 Conditions which should be avoided:

High temperatures.

10.2 Matter which should be avoided:

Strong oxidant agents.

10.3 Hazardous decomposition products:

No specific data.

10.4 Complementary information:

The gases/fumes can form explosive mixtures with the air.

Toxicological information

• Acute toxicity:

LD50 oral rat : 28.710 mg/kg

LC L0 inh mus : 120000 mg/m3

• Dangerous effects for health:

If fumes inhaled: Irritations to the respiratory tracts. Upon contact with the skin: Risk of cutaneous absorption. If swallowed: nausea Due to absorption: dizziness tiredness narcosis Prolonged exposure causes effects on the central nervous system paralysis

Environmental information

12.1 Toxicity:

12.1.1 - EC50 test (mg/l):

Bacteria (Photobacterium phosphoreum) 104 mg/l

Classification:

Highly toxic

Fish (Leuciscus Idus) 4480 mg/l

Classification:

Very toxic

12.1.2. - Receptor medium:

Risk for the water environment

Low

Risk for the land environment

Low

12.1.3. - Observations:

Acute ecotoxicity in line with the dumping concentration.

12.2 Persistence and Degradability :

12.2.1 - Test:

12.2.2. - Biotic degradation classification:

BOD5/COD

Biodegradability

12.2.3. - Abiotic degradation depending on pH:

12.2.4. - Observations:

Data not available.

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential:

12.3.1. - Test:

12.3.2. - Bioaccumulation:

Risk

12.3.3. - Observations:

Data not available.

12.4 Mobility in soil :

Data not available.

12.5 Assessment PBT and MPMB :

Data not available.

12.6 Other possible effects on the environment:

Hardly pollutant product.

Risk of formation of explosive fumes on the surface of the water.

If suitable handling conditions are maintained, no ecological problems are to be anticipated.

Considerations regarding elimination

13.1 Substance or preparation:

In the European Union, there are no homogeneous standards established for elimination of chemical waste, which is waste of a special nature, and treatment and elimination of same is subject to the domestic legislation in each country.

In view of this, in each case, you should contact the competent authority or those companies legally authorized for elimination of waste.

2001/573/EC: Council Decision of 23 July 2001 amending Commission Decision 2000/532/EC as regards the list of wastes.Council Directive 91/156/EEC of 18 March 1991 amending Directive 75/442/EEC on waste.

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13.2 Contaminated containers:

Contaminated containers and packaging of dangerous substances or preparations must be treated in the same manner as the actual products contained in them.

European Parliament and Council Directive 94/62/EC of 20 December 1994 on packaging and packaging waste.

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Information concerning transport

Overland (ADR):

Technical name: HEXANES

UN 1208 Class: 3 PELIG.M.AMB Packaging group: II (D/E)

By sea (IMDG):

Technical name: HEXANES

UN 1208 Class: 3 PELIG.M.AMB Packaging group: II

By air (ICAI-IATA):

Technical name: Hexanes

UN 1208 Class: 3 PELIG.M.AMB Packaging group: II

Packaging instructions: CAO 364 PAX 353

Regulatory information

Categorized as hydrocarbon substance.

Other information

Other precautionary statements

P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264 Wash...thoroughly after handling.

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.

P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.

P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.

P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P321 Specific treatment (see on this label).

P331 Do NOT induce vomiting.

P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

P370+P378 In case of fire: Use for extinction.

P391 Collect spillage.

P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

P405 Store locked up.

P501 Dispose of contents/container according to Directive 94/62/CE or 2008/98/CE.

Labelling (65/548/CEE or 1999/45/CE)

Review number and date: 4 15.09.2011

Date published: 15.09.2011

In respect of the previous review, changes have been made to the following sections: 15

The information included in this Safety Data Sheet is based on our most up-to-date knowledge, and is solely intended to inform regarding aspects of safety; the properties and characteristics indicated herein are not guaranteed.