110-54-3 Hexane

Name: Hexane
Synonyms: NSC68472;Skellysolve B;n-Hexane;
CAS Number:110-54-3
Molecular Formula:C6H14
Molecular Weight:86.18
EINECS:203-777-6
Density:0.659
Boiling Point:69 ºC
Flash Point:-22 ºC
Safety Description:Slightly toxic by ingestion and inhalation. Human systemic effects: hallucinations, structural change in nerve or sheath. Experimental teratogenic and reproductive effects. Mutation data reported. An eye irritant. Can cause a motor neuropathy in exposed workers. May be irritating to respiratory tract and narcotic in high concentrations. Inhalation of 5000 ppm for 1/6 hour produces marked vertigo; 2500–1000 ppm for 12 hours produces drowsiness, fatigue, loss of appetite, paresthesia in distal extremities; 2500–500 ppm for 1/6 hour produces muscle weakness, cold pulsation in extremities, blurred vision, headache, anorexia, and onset of polyneuropathy; 2000 ppm for 1/6 hour produces no symptoms; 1000–500 ppm for 3–6 months produces fatigue, loss of appetite, distal paresthesia. Dangerous if abused.

Flammable liquid. A very dangerous fire and explosion hazard when exposed to heat or flame; can react vigorously with oxidizing materials. Mixtures with dinitrogen tetraoxide may explode at 28°. To fight fire, use CO₂, dry chemical. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and fumes.

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For occupational chemical analysis use NIOSH: Hydrocarbons, Bp: 36–126°C, 1500.
liansport Information:UN 1208