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Heptane

CAS 142-82-5 · C7H16
Hazard class
Danger — Flammable, Health hazard, Irritant / harmful, Environmental hazard
Pictograms
FlammableHealth hazardIrritant / harmfulEnvironmental hazard
H-statements
  • H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour
  • H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
  • H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness
  • H315 Causes skin irritation
  • H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
  • H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Common uses (US EPA CDR)
SolventLaboratory chemicalsPigmentFuelIntermediateAnti-adhesive/cohesive
Workplace exposure limits
NIOSH REL TWA 85 ppm (350 mg/m3) C 440 ppm (1800 mg/m3) [15-minute]
OSHA PEL TWA 500 ppm (2000 mg/m3)
IDLH 750 ppm
Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.
Synonyms
HEPTANE · n-Heptane · 142-82-5 · Heptan · Heptyl hydride · Dipropyl methane · Dipropylmethane · Gettysolve-C
Molecular weight
100.2 g/mol
Browse similar
Flammable · Health hazard · Irritant / harmful · Environmental hazard
Data source
Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI
Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.
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