n-Hexane, 95%, Optima™ for HPLC and GC/MS, Fisher Chemical™

Description

High purity and versatile solvent suitable for HPLC, spectrophotometry, and GC/MS analysis

• Screened for fluorescing and UV-absorbing contaminants to reduce interferences for smoother baselines
• Tested for GC/MS suitability
• Also meets ACS specifications
• Intended for research use only

Specifications

• Melting Point: -95°C
• Absorbance: 0.005 AU max. at 254nm, 0.005 AU max. at 280nm, 0.07 AU max. at 220nm, 0.25 AU max. at 210nm, 1.00 AU max. at 195nm
• Color: Colorless
• Density: 0.659g/cm³
• Boiling Point: 69°C
• Quantity: 1 L
• Identification: Pass Test
• Packaging: Amber Soda Lime Glass
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Refractive Index: 1.3710 to 1.3750 (at 25°C)
• Assay Percent Range: 95%
• Residue after Evaporation: 1ppm max.
• Vapor Pressure: 160mbar at 20°C
• UN Number: 1208
• Viscosity: 0.31 mPa/s at 20°C
• Water: 0.01% max.
• Formula Weight: 86.17
• Grade: Also meets ACS specifications
• Chemical Name or Material: n-Hexane

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• n-Hexane

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2
• Aspiration toxicity Category 1
• Flammable liquid Category 2
• Reproductive toxicity Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• H304-May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
• H361f-Suspected of damaging fertility.
• H373-May cause damage to organs.
• 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.
• P264-Wash face, hands, and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• 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.
• P331-Do NOT induce vomiting.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : hexane, 2-methylpentane, 3-methylpentane