N-HEXANE

N-Hexán:

Hexane is produced by refining petroleum. Hexane isomers are less reactive and are therefore mostly used as inert apolar solvents.

N-HEXANE USE:

Furniture and textile production, use in coatings, use in detergents, foaming agents, use in agricultural chemicals, laboratory use, polymer production, polymer processing.

HAZARD LEVEL:

Highly flammable liquid. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, naked flames and sparks. May be fatal if swallowed and enter airways. Irritant to skin. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Suspected of damaging fertility. May cause damage to organs (lungs, skin) through repeated or prolonged exposure (dermal, inhalation, oral). Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Packaging:

IBC (1000 litres), Barrel (200 litres), Bottle (5 litres)

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Density at 15 °C: 0.663-0.683 g/cm3 colourless liquid with a petrol odour.