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n-Hexane

CAS Number

110-54-3

Synonym(s)

Dipropyl; Hexane; Hexyl hydride; NCI-C60571; Skellysolve B

Occurence(s)/Use(s)

Cleaning agent (degreaser), low-temperature thermometer filling; component of solvents (edible oil extraction, adhesives)

n-Hexane

Cancer Potency Information

Latest Criteria:	Chronic Reference Exposure Levels

Air

Chronic REL

Chronic Inhalation REL (μg/m3):	7000
Chronic Target Organs:	nervous system
Human Data:	No
Last Chronic REL Revision:	2000
Chronic Reference Exposure Levels Comments:	OEHHA 2008. Technical Supporting Document for Noncancer RELs, Appendix D3

Proposition 65

Chemical Status

Reproductive Toxicity:	Currently listed

Reproductive Toxicity

Listed as causing:	Male Reproductive Toxicity
Male Reproductive Toxicity
Date of Listing:	12/15/2017
Basis for Listing:	SQE

Documents, Presentations, and Publications

Cancer:	Consideration of n-Hexane for Listing under Proposition 65 as Known to Cause Reproductive ToxicitySep 1, 2017

Public notices related to this chemical:

Chemicals Selected by OEHHA for Consideration for Listing by the DART Identification Committee and Request for Relevant Information on the Reproductive Toxicity Hazards of: n-Hexane, Nickel and Nickel Compounds, PFOA and PFOS and their salts
Announcement of DARTIC Meeting and Availability of Hazard Identification Materials for Chlorpyrifos and n-Hexane
Chemicals Listed Effective December 15, 2017 as Known to the State of California to Cause Reproductive Toxicity: Chlorpyrifos and n-Hexane