Commercial hexane- Specifications

Document Number: NL 784 : 2014
Sector: Chemical Technology
TC: NL TC 47
ICS: 71.080.80
1.1 This standard covers the range of products commonly referred to as hexanes that are used in the preparation of adhesives, coatings, and printing inks, as raw materials in chemical synthesis operations, and as solvents in various kinds of extraction operations. 1.2 The following applies to all specified limits in this standard; for purposes of determining conformance with this standard, an observed value or a calculated value shall be rounded off “to the nearest unit” in the last right-hand digit used in expressing the specification limit, in accordance with the rounding-off method of Practice ASTM E 29:2008. 1.3 The values stated in the International System for measuring units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Warning: commercial hexane is highly flammable (liquid and vapor) that causes skin and serious eye irritation. 1.5 For specific hazard information and guidance consult supplier’s Material Safety Data Sheet.