IS 10870 : 1984 Code of Safety for Hexane

1 Scope

1.1 This standard describes the properties of normal hexanederived as petroleum fraction in the boiling range of 63-70�C, nature of hazards associated with it, symptoms oftoxicity, first aid, safety measures for controlling hazards instorage, handling and personal safety, and essential information onpacking and labelling.

1.2 This code does not deal with specifications for design ofbuilding, process equipment and methods of manufacture. This codecovers a light petroleum fraction boiling between 63�C to 70�C and not 100 percent purehexane although the properties are very close to pure hexane.

2 References

IS 1260 : Part 1 :1973 Pictorial markings for handling andlabelling ofgoods:Part 1 Dangerous goods

IS 2148 :1968Flameproof enclosures of electrical apparatus

IS 2490 : Part 1 :1981 Tolerance limits for industrial effluentsdischarged into inland surface waters:Part 1 General limits

IS 3043 :1966Code for practice for earthing

IS 3470 :1966Hexane, food grade

IS 4155 : 1966 Glossary of termsrelating to chemical andradiation hazards and hazardous chemicals

IS 8240 :1976Guide for electrical equipment for atmospheres

IS 10044 :1981Guide for treatment and disposal of effluents ofpetroleum refining industry