Hexanes, technical, mixture of isomers, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity	Packaging
10368630	Thermo Scientific Acros 210590010	1 L	Glass Bottle
10582991	Thermo Scientific Acros 210590025	2.5 L	Glass Bottle
10745653	Thermo Scientific Acros 210590050	5 L	Plastic Drum
10125263	Thermo Scientific Acros 210590250	25 L	Metal Drum

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

• Chemical Name or Material: Hexanes
• Name Note: Mixture of isomers
• Density: 0.6590g/mL
• Flash Point: −22°C
• Refractive Index: 1.3748 to 1.3810
• Specific Gravity: 0.659
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₄CH₃
• Viscosity: 0.31 mPa.s (20°C)
• Merck Index: 14, 4694
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: insoluble. Other solubilities: soluble in alcohol, acetone, ether and chloroform
• Grade: Technical

• Melting Point: -95.0°C
• CAS: 92112-69-1, 110-54-3
• Boiling Point: 69.0°C
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Residue after Evaporation: 0.002% max.
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₄
• MDL Number: MFCD00009520
• Beilstein: 01, 142
• Synonym: Hex
• Formula Weight: 86.18

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
Highly flammable liquid and vapor. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Causes skin irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Suspected of damaging fertility. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

GHS P Statement
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

Danger

Product Identifier

• Hexanes

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Flammable liquid Category 2
• Aspiration toxicity Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Reproductive toxicity Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
• Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2

Hazard Statement

• H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• H304-May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
• H361f-Suspected of damaging fertility.
• H373-May cause damage to organs.
• H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

RUO – Research Use Only