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n-Hexane, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
n-Hexane is used as a solvent to extract edible oils from seed and vegetable crops. Commercial grades of hexane are used as solvents for glues, varnishes, and inks, cleaning agent (degreaser) in the printing industry, liquid in low temperature thermometers. Other uses are as fuels and fuel additives, intermediates and laboratory chemicals.
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n-Hexane is used as a solvent to extract edible oils from seed and vegetable crops. Commercial grades of hexane are used as solvents for glues, varnishes, and inks, cleaning agent (degreaser) in the printing industry, liquid in low temperature thermometers. Other uses are as fuels and fuel additives, intermediates and laboratory chemicals.
Solubility
Miscible with alcohol, chloroform, acetone and ether.
Notes
Incompatible with dinitrogen tetraoxide. Store in a cool and dry environment.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -95°C |
| Density | 0.659 |
| Boiling Point | 69°C |
| Quantity | 1000 mL |
| Flash Point | −23°C (−9°F) |
| Odor | Weak, Characteristic |
| Refractive Index | 1.375 |
| UN Number | UN1208 |
| Beilstein | 1730733 |
| Merck Index | 14,4694 |
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Safety and Handling
- n-Hexane
- Danger
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2
- Aspiration toxicity Category 1
- Flammable liquid Category 2
- Reproductive toxicity Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- 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.
- 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+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
- 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.
- P331-Do NOT induce vomiting.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Hexane
RUO – Research Use Only
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