Hexanes, mixed isomers, Environmental Grade, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Hexane mixed isomers is used in the laboratory to extract oil and grease contaminants from water and soil for analysis. As a non-polar solvent, it is used in chromatography. It plays an important role in the preparation of glues for shoes, leather products and roofing. It is also used for reactions that involve very strong bases such as the preparation of Grignard reagents. It is also involved in the preparation of organolithiums compounds namely butyl lithium.

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

• Melting Point: -95°C
• Color: Colorless
• Density: 0.67 g/mL
• Boiling Point: 65°C to 70°C
• Quantity: 1 L
• Flash Point: <−23°C (−9°F)
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Refractive Index: 1.3795
• UN Number: UN1208
• Solubility Information: Miscible with alcohol,chloroform,acetone and ether. Immiscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 86.18
• Grade: Environmental
• Chemical Name or Material: Hexanes, Mixed isomers

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Hexanes, mixed isomers, Environmental Grade

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• 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

Hazard Statement

• 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.

Precautionary Statement

• 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 .

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : n-Hexane, 3-Methylpentane, 2-Methylpentane, Methylcyclopentane

RUO – Research Use Only