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Hexane MSDS Quizheadline bar Hexane MSDS Quiz  First Name: Last Name:Student/Staff ID: Supervisor:1MSDS's should be consulted:In case of fire or explosionBefore working with a chemicalIn the event of a spillTo prepare risk assessmentAll of the Above2The NFPA health rating for hexane is:012>343What is the OSHA PEL for hexane?100 ppm500 ppm300mg/m38 ppm per 40 hour week4What is the Chemical Abstracts Number for hexane?100-54-3ACC0272012/09/9692775Does hexane have a recognizable odor?YesNo6The boiling point of hexane is:154 degrees F480 degrees F122 degrees C252 degrees F7Hexane is insoluble in water:TrueFalse8Is a carbon dioxide extinguisher an acceptable extinghisher medium for hexane?YesNo9Hexane is not compatible with:AcetoneAlcoholStrong OxidizersAcetic AcidAll of the above10What is the flash point of hexane?-21 degrees F-6 degrees F212 degrees F224 degrees F11Acute overexposure to hexane can cause:Lightheadness, nausea, and headacheCystic fibrosisLung cancerCentral nervous system damageBleeding of the mucous membranes12In the event that a 4 liter bottle of hexane is accidentally broken and spilled onto the floor of your laboratory, you should:Ventilate the area where the spill occured.Remove all sources of ignitionKeep unnecessary people out of the area.Absorb the liquid with an inert material such as vermiculite before disposing of properly.All of the above.13What kind of eye protection is recommended for working with hexane?Safety glasses and/or full face shield where splashing is possibleSplash-proof or dust-resistant safety googlesFace shield onlyFull face mask wtih respiratorNOTEWhen finished, print out a copy and return it to your Safety Officer. Or... **Pick your work location:**New York: Ithaca & Geneva Maine: Orono, Presque Isle, & Franklin Pennsylvania: University Park West Virginia: BeaverWest Virginia: Kearneysville, LeetownSubmit quiz


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