n-Hexane is a chemical made from crude oil. It is a clear, colourless, very volatile liquid with a petroleum-like odour. It is insoluble in water. It is used as a solvent, especially in the adhesive and shoe industries and in furniture manufacture to dissolve glue, and as a cleaning agent (degreaser) in the printing industry.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C6H14
- Appearance
- Clear, colourless, volatile liquid
- Synonyms
- hexane
Compliance & regulatory
Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano
- REACH-aligned supply
- CLP-labelled
REACH REACHRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — the EU chemicals regulation (EC 1907/2006). CLP CLPClassification, Labelling and Packaging — the EU regulation (EC 1272/2008) for hazard communication. SVHC SVHCSubstance of Very High Concern — flagged on the REACH Candidate List for possible authorisation or restriction.
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