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Classification & Labelling & PBT assessment

GHS

General Information

Name:
Hydrocarbons, C6, n-alkanes, iso-alkanes, cyclics, n-hexane rich
Implementation:
EU

Related composition

Related composition:
Hydrocarbons, C6, n-alkanes, isoalkanes, cyclics, n-hexane rich

Classificationopen allclose all

Explosives
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Flammable gases and chemically unstable gases
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Aerosols
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Reason for no classification:
hazard class not assessed
Oxidising gases
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Gases under pressure
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Flammable liquids
Hazard category:
Flam. Liquid 2
Hazard statement:
H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
Flammable solids
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Self-reactive substances and mixtures
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Pyrophoric liquids
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Pyrophoric solids
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Self-heating substances and mixtures
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Substances and mixtures which in contact with water emit flammable gases
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Oxidising liquids
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Oxidising solids
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Organic peroxides
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Corrosive to metals
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Desensitized explosives
Reason for no classification:
data lacking
Acute toxicity - oral
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Acute toxicity - dermal
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Acute toxicity - inhalation
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Skin corrosion / irritation
Hazard category:
Skin Irrit. 2
Hazard statement:
H315: Causes skin irritation.
Serious eye damage / eye irritation
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Respiratory sensitisation
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Skin sensitisation
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Aspiration hazard
Hazard category:
Asp. Tox. 1
Hazard statement:
H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
Reproductive toxicity
Hazard category:
Repr. 2
Hazard statement:
H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child <state specific effect if known> <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>.
Specific effect:
focal degeneration of spermatocytes, exfoliation of elongated spermatids, testicular lesions observed in rats treated with n-hexane
Route of exposure:
inhalation
Effects on or via lactation
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Germ cell mutagenicity
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Carcinogenicity
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
1. Specific target organ toxicity - single (STOT-SE)
Hazard category:
STOT Single Exp. 3
Hazard statement:
H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Affected organs:
other: nervous system
Route of exposure:
inhalation
1. Specific target organ toxicity - repeated (STOT-RE)
Hazard category:
STOT Rep. Exp. 2
Hazard statement:
H373: May cause damage to organs <or state all organs affected, if known> through prolonged or repeated exposure <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>.
Affected organs:
other: nervous system
Route of exposure:
inhalation
1.
Concentration range (%):
> 5
Hazard categories:
Asp. Tox. 1
Flam. Liquid 2
Repr. 2
STOT Rep. Exp. 2
STOT Single Exp. 3
Skin Irrit. 2
Hazardous to the aquatic environment (acute / short-term)
Reason for no classification:
data lacking
Hazardous to the aquatic environment (long-term)
Hazard category:
Aquatic Chronic 2
Hazard statement:
H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Hazardous to the ozone layer
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Labelling

Signal word:
Danger

Hazard pictogram

GHS02: flame
GHS07: exclamation mark
GHS08: health hazard
GHS09: environment

Hazard statements

H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child <state specific effect if known> <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>.
testicular effects in laboratory animals, inhalation route of exposure
H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
H373: May cause damage to organs <or state all organs affected, if known> through prolonged or repeated exposure <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>.
nervous system
H315: Causes skin irritation.
H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

P102: Keep out of reach of children.
P103: Read carefully and follow all instructions.
P201: Obtain special instructions before use.
P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P233: Keep container tightly closed.
P240: Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.
P241: Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting/...] equipment.
P242: Use non-sparking tools.
P243: Take actions to pevent static discharges.
P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264: Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P273: Avoid release to the environment.
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/...
P281: Use personal protective equipment as required.
P301+P310: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/…
P302+P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/…
P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or 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.
P312: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.../if you feel unwell.
P314: Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
P321: Specific treatment (see ... on this label).
P331: Do NOT induce vomiting.
P332+P313: If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P362: Take off contaminated clothing.
P370+P378: In case of fire: Use... to extinguish.
dry chemical, foam, or carbon dioxide
P391: Collect spillage.
P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P403+P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
P405: Store locked up.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to ...

Notes