n-HEXANE
n-HEXANE AR
Short Name: n-HEXANE
Synonym: Hexane; Hexyl Hydride;
Basic Details
Article No.
LG100400
Grade
AR
Purity
99%
CAS No.
110-54-3
HS Code
2901.2990
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
Physical Properties
Physical state at 20 °C
Liquid
Colour
Clear Colorless
Odour
Gasoline-like
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]
-95 °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C]
225 °C
Flammability (solid, gas)
Flammable
Flash point [°C]
-23 °C
Boiling point [°C]
68 - 70 °C
Initial boiling point [°C]
68°C
Final boiling point [°C]
70 °C
Vapour pressure mm/Hg
151 mm Hg @ 25 deg C
Vapour density
2.97
Density [g/cm3]
0.678
Solubility in water [% weight]
Insoluble in water
Viscosity at 40°C [mm2/s]
0.31 mPas 20 deg C
Explosion limits -upper [%]
7.50%
Explosion limits -lower [%]
1.10%
Chemical Specifications
Appearance
A clear colorless liquid
Purity (by GC)
Min 99%
Weight/ mL at 20°C
0.658 - 0.659 g
Water (H2O)
Max 0.05%
Non volatile matter
Max 0.001%
Acidity (as CH3COOH)
Max 0.001%
Alkalinity (as NH3)
Max 0.001%
Sulphur compounds (as CS2)
Max 0.0003%
Aromatic hydrocarbons (as C6H6)
Max 0.01%
Copper (Cu)
Max 0.00001%
Iron (Fe)
Max 0.00001%
Lead (Pb)
Max 0.00001%
Zinc (Zn)
Max 0.00001%
Substance darkened by H2SO4
Passes test
Safety Information & Hazard Symbols
Symbol
GHS02, GHS07, GHS08, GHS09
Signal Word
Danger
UN No.
1208
IMCO Class No.
3
Packing Group
II
Hazardous Statement
H225-H304-H315-H336-H361f-H373-H411
Precaution Statement
P210-P261-P273-P281-P301 + P310-P331