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MSDS Number: R0000581
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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE
COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Ashland Regulatory Information Number 1-800-325-3751
P.O. Box 2219 Telephone 614-790-3333
Columbus, OH 43216 Emergency telephone number 1-800-ASHLAND
(1-800-274-5263)
Product name HEPTANE
Product code 20063
Product Use Description No data
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
Appearance: liquid,, colourless
DANGER! FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. MAY AFFECT THE CENTRAL
NERVOUS SYSTEM CAUSING DIZZINESS, HEADACHE OR NAUSEA. MAY
CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. MAY BE HARMFUL IF INHALED
OR SWALLOWED. MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE SKIN AND
RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION.PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT
MAY DRY SKIN AND CAUSE DERMATITIS AND BURNS. PROLONGED OR
REPEATED CONTACT MAY DRY THE SKIN AND CAUSE IRRITATION AND
BURNS.
Potential Health Effects
Routes of Exposure
Inhalation, Skin absorption, Skin contact, Eye Contact, Ingestion
Eye Contact
May cause mild eye irritation. Symptoms include stinging, tearing, and redness.
Skin Contact
Can cause skin irritation. Prolonged or repeated contact may dry the skin.
Symptoms may include redness, burning, and drying and cracking of skin, burns and
other skin damage. Passage of this material into the body through the skin is possible, but
it is unlikely that this would result in harmful effects during safe handling and use.
Ingestion
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Swallowing small amounts of this material during normal handling is not likely to
cause harmful effects. Swallowing large amounts may be harmful. Swallowing small
amounts of this material during normal handling is not likely to cause harmful effects.
Swallowing large amounts may be harmful. This material can get into the lungs during
swallowing or vomiting. This results in lung inflammation and other lung injury.
Inhalation
Breathing of vapor or mist is possible. Breathing small amounts of this material
during normal handling is not likely to cause harmful effects. Breathing large amounts
may be harmful. Breathing small amounts of this material during normal handling is not
likely to cause harmful effects. Breathing large amounts may be harmful. Symptoms are
not expected at air concentrations below the recommended exposure limits, if applicable
(see Section 8.).
Aggravated Medical Condition
Preexisting disorders of the following organs (or organ systems) may be
aggravated by exposure to this material:, skin, lung (for example, asthma-like
conditions), auditory system, Individuals with preexisting heart disorders maybe more
susceptible to arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats) if exposed to high concentrations of this
material.
Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of exposure to this material through breathing, swallowing,
and/or passage of the material through the skin may include:, stomach or intestinal upset
(nausea, vomiting, diarrhea), irritation (nose, throat, airways), central nervous system
depression (dizziness, drowsiness, weakness, fatigue, nausea, headache,
unconsciousness), temporary changes in mood and behavior, loss of appetite, loss of
coordination, irregular heartbeat, narcosis (dazed or sluggish feeling)
Target Organs
Overexposure to this material (or its components) has been suggested as a cause
of the following effects in laboratory animals:, mild, reversible kidney effects, effects on
hearing, central nervous system damage
Carcinogenicity
There is no information available. The chance of this material causing cancer is
unknown. This material is not listed as a carcinogen by the International Agency for
Research on Cancer (IARC), the National Toxicology Program (NTP), or the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Reproductive Hazard
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There are no data available for assessing risk to the fetus from maternal exposure
to this material.
Other Information
No data
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Components CAS-No. Concentration
n-HEPTANE 142-82-5 <=100%
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes
If symptoms develop, move individual away from exposure and into fresh air.
Flush eyes gently with water while holding eyelids apart. If symptoms persist or there is
any visual difficulty, seek medical attention.
Skin
Remove contaminated clothing. Flush exposed area with large amounts of water.
If skin is damaged, seek immediate medical attention. If skin is not damaged and
symptoms persist, seek medical attention. Launder clothing before reuse.
Ingestion
Seek medical attention. If individual is drowsy or unconscious, do not give
anything by mouth; place individual on the left side with the head down. Contact a
physician, medical facility, or poison control center for advice about whether to induce
vomiting. If possible, do not leave individual unattended.
Inhalation
If symptoms develop, move individual away from exposure and into fresh air. If
symptoms persist, seek medical attention. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen.
Keep person warm and quiet; seek immediate medical attention.
Notes to Physician
Hazards: Inhalation of high concentrations of this material, as could occur in
enclosed spaces or during deliberate abuse, may be associated with cardiac arrhythmias.
Sympathomimetic drugs may initiate cardiac arrhythmias in persons exposed to this
material. This material is an aspiration hazard. Potential danger from aspiration must be
weighed against possible oral toxicity (See Section 2 - Swallowing) when deciding
whether to induce vomiting.
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Treatment: No information available.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing Media
foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide (CO2)
Hazardous Combustion Products
May form:, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide, various hydrocarbons
Precautions for Fire-Fighting
Material is volatile and readily gives off vapors which may travel along the
ground or be moved by ventilation and ignited by pilot lights, flames, sparks, heaters,
smoking, electric motors, static discharge or other ignition sources at locations near the
material handling point. Wear full firefighting turn-out gear (full Bunker gear), and
respiratory protection (SCBA). Use water spray to cool fire exposed containers and
structures until fire is out if it can be done with minimal risk. Avoid spreading burning
liquid with water used for cooling purposes.
Flammability Class for Flammable Liquids
Flammable Liquid Class IBFlammable Liquid Class IB
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions
For personal protection see section 8. Eliminate all ignition sources (flares,
flames including pilot lights, electrical sparks). Persons not wearing protective equipment
should be excluded from area of spill until clean-up has been completed. Stop spill at
source. Prevent from entering drains, sewers, streams or other bodies of water. Prevent
from spreading. If runoff occurs, notify authorities as required. Pump or vacuum
transfer spilled product to clean containers for recovery. Absorb unrecoverable product.
Transfer contaminated absorbent, soil and other materials to containers for disposal.
Environmental Precautions
Prevent run-off to sewers, streams or other bodies of water. If run-off occurs,
notify proper authorities as required, that a spill has occurred.
Methods for Cleaning Up
Absorb liquid on vermiculite, floor absorbent or other absorbent material.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Containers of this material may be hazardous when emptied. Since emptied
containers retain product residues (vapor, liquid, and/or solid), all hazard precautions
given in the data sheet must be observed. Static ignition hazard can result from handling
and use. Electrically bond and ground all containers, personnel and equipment before
transfer or use of material. Special precautions may be necessary to dissipate static
electricity for non-conductive containers. Use proper bonding and grounding during
product transfer as described in National Fire Protection Association document NFPA 77.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry, ventilated area, away from incompatible substances. Do not
store near extreme heat, open flame, or sources of ignition. Keep container closed when
not in use.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Guidelines
n-HEPTANE 142-82-5
ACGIH time weighted average 400 ppm
ACGIH Short term exposure limit 500 ppm
NIOSH Recommended exposure limit 85 ppm
(REL):
NIOSH Recommended exposure limit 350 mg/m3
(REL):
NIOSH Ceiling Limit Value and Time 440 ppm
Period (if specified):
NIOSH Ceiling Limit Value and Time 1,800 mg/m3
Period (if specified):
OSHA Z1 Permissible exposure limit 500 ppm
OSHA Z1 Permissible exposure limit 2,000 mg/m3
OSHA Z1A time weighted average 400 ppm
OSHA Z1A time weighted average 1,600 mg/m3
OSHA Z1A Short term exposure limit 500 ppm
OSHA Z1A Short term exposure limit 2,000 mg/m3
US CA OEL Time Weighted Average (TWA) 400 ppm
Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL):
US CA OEL Time Weighted Average (TWA) 1,600 mg/m3
Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL):
US CA OEL Short term exposure limit 500 ppm
US CA OEL Short term exposure limit 2,000 mg/m3
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General Advice
These recommendations provide general guidance for handling this product.
Personal protective equipment should be selected for individual applications and should
consider factors which affect exposure potential, such as handling practices, chemical
concentrations and ventilation. It is ultimately the responsibility of the employer to
follow regulatory guidelines established by local authorities.
Exposure Controls
Provide sufficient mechanical (general and/or local exhaust) ventilation to
maintain exposure below TLV(s).
Eye Protection
Chemical splash goggles in compliance with OSHA regulations are advised;
however, OSHA regulations also permit other type safety glasses. Consult your safety
representative.
Skin and Body Protection
Wear resistant gloves (consult your safety equipment supplier).
To prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact, wear impervious clothing and boots.
Respiratory Protection
If workplace exposure limit(s) of product or any component is exceeded (see
exposure guidelines), a NIOSH-approved air supplied respirator is advised in absence of
proper environmental control. OSHA regulations also permit other NIOSH respirators
(negative pressure type) under specified conditions (see your industrial hygienist).
Engineering or administrative controls should be implemented to reduce exposure.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
liquid
Physical state
Liquid,
Form
colourless
Colour
hydrocarbon-like
Odour
199.9 癋 / 93.3 癈@ 760 mmHg
Boiling point/range
-132 癋 / -91 癈
Melting point/range
No data
pH
25.02 癋 / -3.88 癈 Closed Cup
Flash point
2.80 (N-Butyl Acetate)
Evaporation rate
1.05 %(V) 6.7 %(V)
Explosion limits
5.3328 kPa @ 72.1 癋 / 22.3 癈
Vapour pressure
3.500
Vapour density
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0.696 g/cm3 @ 60.00 癋 / 15.56 癈
Density
5.8 lb/gal @ 61 癋 / 16 癈
negligible in water
Solubility
No data
Partition coefficient (n-
octanol/water)
399 癋 / 204 癈
Autoignition temperature
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability
Stable.
Conditions to Avoid
Avoid contact with:
Incompatible Products
Avoid contact with:, alkalis, strong acids, strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous Decomposition Products
May form:, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide, various hydrocarbons
Hazardous Reactions
Product will not undergo hazardous polymerization.
Thermal Decomposition
No data
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Oral Toxicity
n-HEPTANE LD 50 Rat: 15,000 mg/kg
Acute Inhalation Toxicity
n-HEPTANE LC 50 Rat: 103 g/m3, 4 h
Acute Dermal Toxicity
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n-HEPTANE LD 50 Rabbit: 2,000 mg/kg
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Aquatic Toxicity
Acute and Prolonged Toxicity to Fish
No data
Acute Toxicity to Aquatic Invertebrates
No data
Environmental Fate and Pathways
No data
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Methods Dispose of in accordance with all applicable local, state and
federal regulations. For assistance with your waste management needs - including
disposal, recycling and waste stream reduction, contact Ashland Distribution's
Environmental Services Group at 800-637-7922.For assistance with your waste
management needs - including disposal, recycling and waste stream reduction, contact
Ashland Distribution's Environmental Services Group at 800-637-7922.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
IMDG:
UN1206, HEPTANES 3, II
IATA_P:
UN1206, Heptanes 3, II
IATA_C:
UN1206, Heptanes 3, II
CFR_ROAD:
UN1206, Heptanes 3, II
CFR_RAIL:
UN1206, Heptanes 3, II
CFR_INWTR:
UN1206, Heptanes 3, II
IMDG_INWTR:
UN1206, HEPTANES 3, II
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IMDG_ROAD:
UN1206, HEPTANES 3, II
IMDG_RAIL:
UN1206, HEPTANES 3, II
Dangerous goods descriptions (if indicated above) may not reflect package size, quantity,
end-use or region-specific exceptions that can be applied. Consult shipping documents
for descriptions that are specific to the shipment.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
California Prop. 65
WARNING! This product contains a chemical known in the State of California to cause
cancer.
BENZENE
WARNING! This product contains a chemical known in the State of California to cause
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
BENZENE
TOLUENE
This product does not contain any chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or any other harm.
Additional Regulations
US. Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 12(b) Export Notification (40 CFR
707, Subpt D)
US. Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 4(a) Final Test Rules & Testing
Consent Orders (40 CFR 799, Subpts B-D)
US. Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 8(a) Inventory Update Rule (EPA
Form U Instructions, App A)
US. Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 8(a) Preliminary Assessment
Information Rule (PAIR) (40 CFR 712, Subpt B)
US. Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 8(d) Health & Safety Data Reporting
(40 CFR 716, Subpt B)
US. Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 8(d) Health & Safety Data Reporting
(40 CFR 716, Subpt B)
US. Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 8(d) Health & Safety Data Reporting
(40 CFR 716, Subpt B)
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US. OSHA Hazard Communication Standard: On One of the Floor Lists of the OSHA
HCS (29 CFR 1910.1200).
US. High Production Volume Chemicals
US. Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 4 - Master Testing List
OECD. Program to investigate the potential hazards of high production volume further
work.
US. TSCA IUR 2006, Partially Exempt Petroleum Process Streams (40 CFR 710.46(b)(1))
Fire Hazard
SARA Hazard Classification
Acute Health Hazard
SARA 313 Component(s)
Flammable Liquid
OSHA Hazards
Moderate skin irritant
Moderate eye irritant
Flammable Liquid
OSHA Hazards
Moderate skin irritant
Mild eye
Health Flammability Reactivity Other
1 3 0
HMIS
1 3 0
NFPA
16. OTHER INFORMATION
The information accumulated herein is believed to be accurate but is not warranted to be
whether originating with the company or not. Recipients are advised to confirm in advance
of need that the information is current, applicable, and suitable to their circumstances. This
MSDS has been prepared by Ashland's Environmental Health and Safety Department (1-
800-325-3751).
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