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Material Safety Data Sheet n-heptane MSDS Section 1: Chemical Product and Company Identification Product Name: n-heptane
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Catalog Codes: SLH2152, SLH2998, SLH1675, SLH1948 CAS#: 142-82-5
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RTECS: MI7700000 TSCA: TSCA 8(b) inventory: n-heptane
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CI#: Not available. Synonym: Dipropyl methane; Heptyl hydride
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Chemical Name: Heptane
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Chemical Formula: C7H16
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Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients Composition: Name
CAS #
% by Weight
{n-}heptane
142-82-5
100
Toxicological Data on Ingredients: n-heptane: VAPOR (LC50): Acute: 103000 mg/m 4 hours [Rat].
Section 3: Hazards Identification Potential Acute Health Effects: Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. Potential Chronic Health Effects: CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available. The substance may be toxic to lungs, peripheral nervous system, upper respiratory tract, skin, central nervous system (CNS). Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage.
Section 4: First Aid Measures Eye Contact: Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation occurs. p. 1
Skin Contact: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention. Serious Skin Contact: Not available. Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention if symptoms appear. Serious Inhalation: Evacuate the victim to a safe area as soon as possible. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Seek medical attention. Ingestion: If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Aspiration hazard if swallowed- can enter lungs and cause damage. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get medical attention. Serious Ingestion: Not available.
Section 5: Fire and Explosion Data Flammabilit