Chemical Name: Hexane, n-Hexane, Hexyl Hydride, Brake Cleaner
Chemical Formula: C6H14
CAS Number: 110-54-3
Appearance: Clear Liquid, Very Volatile
Group: Aliphatic & Aromatic
EINECS No: 203-777-6
GTIP: 2710.12.25.00.00
Odor: Characteristic, Gasoline-like
Boiling Point: 68.9 °C
Flash Point: -21.6 °C
Lower Flammability/Explosion Limit: %1.1 (V)
Upper Flammability/Explosion Limit: %7.5 (V)
Autoignition Temperature: 225°C
Vapor Pressure: 16.53 kPa (20 °C)
Density: 659 kg/m³ (20 °C)
Melting Point: -139.4 °C
Water Solubility: %0.002 (NIOSH)
UN No: 1208
Hazard Class: 3
Packing Group: II
Proper Shipping Name:
Hexane
EMS No: F-E, S-D
Marine Pollutant: Yes
Packaging Type: Can, drum, IBC Tank, Bulk
Definition
Air-dried Hexane is a straight-chain alkane. Hexane is used in laboratories as a degreaser and also in industry as an organic solvent.
Application Area
Hexane is used as a raw material in the production stages of petrochemicals, and as a solvent in paints or for thinning paints.
Hexane is used in the plastics, gum, resin, mineral oil, rubber, and adhesive industries, as well as in ink production and disinfectant manufacturing.