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: 

Proposition 65

Chemical Status

Reproductive Toxicity: 
Under consideration

Chemical under consideration for listing

Under consideration for listing as causing: 
Developmental Toxicity
Male Reproductive Toxicity
Female Reproductive Toxicity
Under consideration for listing - Listing Mechanism - Developmental: 
SQE
Under consideration for listing - Listing Mechanism - Male: 
SQE
Under consideration for listing - Listing Mechanism - Female: 
SQE

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