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Hexane MSDS Quiz

Hexane MSDS Quiz

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1	MSDS's should be consulted:
		In case of fire or explosion
		Before working with a chemical
		In the event of a spill
		To prepare risk assessment
		All of the Above


2	The NFPA health rating for hexane is:
		0
		1
		2
		3
		4


3	What is the OSHA PEL for hexane?
		100 ppm
		500 ppm
		300mg/m3

		8 ppm per 40 hour week


4	What is the Chemical Abstracts Number for hexane?
		100-54-3
		ACC02720
		12/09/96
		9277


5	Does hexane have a recognizable odor?
		Yes
		No

6	The boiling point of hexane is:
		154 degrees F
		480 degrees F
		122 degrees C
		252 degrees F


7	Hexane is insoluble in water:
		True
		False

8	Is a carbon dioxide extinguisher an acceptable extinghisher medium for hexane?
		Yes
		No

9	Hexane is not compatible with:
		Acetone
		Alcohol
		Strong Oxidizers
		Acetic Acid
		All of the above


10	What is the flash point of hexane?
		-21 degrees F
		-6 degrees F
		212 degrees F
		224 degrees F


11	Acute overexposure to hexane can cause:
		Lightheadness, nausea, and headache
		Cystic fibrosis
		Lung cancer
		Central nervous system damage
		Bleeding of the mucous membranes


12	In 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 ignition
		Keep unnecessary people out of the area.
		Absorb the liquid with an inert material such as vermiculite before disposing of properly.
		All of the above.


13	What kind of eye protection is recommended for working with hexane?
		Safety glasses and/or full face shield where splashing is possible
		Splash-proof or dust-resistant safety googles
		Face shield only
		Full face mask wtih respirator

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