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n-Hexane, Environmental Grade, 95+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Pesticide residue, environmental and GC analysis.n-Hexane is used in spectrophotometry and environmental testing. It 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.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | °C to 95°C |
| Color | Colorless |
| Appearance | Colorless liquid |
| Density | 0.659 |
| Boiling Point | 69°C |
| Quantity | 1 L |
| Flash Point | -23°C (-9F) |
| Ignition Point | 240°C (464°F) |
| Odor | Weak, characteristic |
| Physical Form | Liquid |
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Safety and Handling
- n-Hexane, Environmental Grade
- Danger
- Flammable liquid Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Reproductive toxicity Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
- Aspiration toxicity Category 1
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2
- H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H361f-Suspected of damaging fertility.
- H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
- H373-May cause damage to organs.
- H304-May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
- 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.
- P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- 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.
- P405-Store locked up.
- P501-Dispose of contents/container to .
RUO – Research Use Only