Description

Normal Hexane (n-Hexane) may be what you need.

Simple Solvents n-Hexane (97%) is among the highest purity available on the market. It is intended for use in industrial processes, including the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals, supplements, foods, and cosmetics. This product is primarily used and marketed as a botanical extraction and purification solvent. Additionally, n-Hexane is used for organic synthesis. It is increasingly popular due to low residual solvent levels and extremely high recovery rates if the correct equipment is used.

n-Hexane is relatively stable, essentially non-reactive, and a quickly evaporated solvent. It is a straight-chain alkane consisting of 6 carbon atoms. It is widely applied in laboratories as a non-polar solvent.
This product is not for human consumption. Users should avoid direct contact with this chemical.

N-HEXANE PRODUCT DOCUMENTATION

N-HEXANE PRODUCT INFORMATION

Uses
Plant and vegetable oil extraction, processing solvent, cleaning, plant oil isolation, oil refinement.

Common Names
normal hexane, n hexane, pure hexane, high purity hexane, n-hexane

Chemical Formula
C6H14
CAS#
110-54-3
UN#
1208
Pounds per Gallon
5.46
Melting Point
-95 degrees C (-139 degrees F)
Boiling Point
69 degrees C (156 degrees F)
Flash Point
-26 degrees C closed cup (-14.8 degrees F)
Vapor Pressure
170 hPa at 20 degrees C (68.0 degrees F)

N-HEXANE SAFETY INFORMATION

Risk Factors
Flammable, dangerous fire risk. TLV: 50 ppm in air.

Hazard Statement
Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating, and lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves and eye and face protection. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Seek medical attention. If eye irritation persists: get medical attention. If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Keep out of reach of children.

NFPA Hazard Classification
Flammability: 3 (Serious) This degree includes Class IB and IC flammable liquids and materials that can be easily ignited under almost all normal temperature conditions. Water may be ineffective in controlling or extinguishing fires in such materials.

Instability: 0 (Minimal) This degree includes materials that are normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and that do not react with water. Normal fire fighting procedures may be used.

Signal Word
Danger
Environmentally Damaging
Category 2
Acute Aquatic Toxicity
Category 2
Flammable liquids
Category 2
Aspiration Toxicity
Category 1
Skin Corrosion / Irritation
Category 2
Eye Irritation
Category 2
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
Category 3

N-HEXANE SHIPPING INFORMATION

DOT
n-Hexane UN Number – UN1208
UN proper shipping name HEXANES
Hazard Class 3
2Packing group II

TDG
UN-No UN1208
Proper Shipping Name HEPTANES
Hazard Class 3
Packing Group II

IATA UN-No
UN1208
Proper shipping name: HEXANES
Hazard class: 3
Packing Group II

IMDG/IMO UN-No
UN1208
Proper shipping name: HEXANES
Hazard Class 3
Packing Group: II
EMS-No: F-E, S-D
Marine pollutant: Yes

​Per DOT regulations, these drums & totes must be transported straight-up and safely tied down.
Please DO NOT transport the drum on its side as this is a highly flammable product and they can leak if transported horizontally.