Hexane is a clear, colorless liquid. It is insoluble in water. It evaporates very quickly
Structure:
Synonyms:
Sextane, Hexacarbane
CAS#:
64742-49-0
Formula:
C6H14
Family:
Aliphatic Solvent
Package Sizes
- Railcar
- Bulk
- Tote
- IBC
- Drum
- Pail
- 1-gallon
Regulatory Status:
HAPS, 100% VOC per SCAQMD
HAPS, 100% VOC per SCAQMD
Primary Applications:
Hexane has a very low boiling point. Due to this reason it is used widely as an extraction solvent in agriculture.
Industry Uses:
At the distribution level, hexane is used in glues, adhesives, coatings, aerosols, and chromatography.
Safety Precautions:
Hexane is a highly flammable solvent. It must be handled with the proper Personal Protective Equipment. Please refer to the SDS for any questions or concerns.
Hexane is a highly flammable solvent. It must be handled with the proper Personal Protective Equipment. Please refer to the SDS for any questions or concerns.
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