N-Hexane 80% is a colorless transparent liquid with a slight special smell. It is very volatile and irritating to the respiratory tract. It is soluble in ethanol, ether, acetone and chloroform, but insoluble in water. The vapor is heavier than air and can spread to a considerable distance at a lower level. It will ignite and backfire when exposed to open flames, forming an explosive mixture with air. The explosion limit is 1.18%-7.43% (volume).
Density: 0.659
Melting point: -95℃
Boiling point: 69℃
Flash point: -22℃
Category: Flammable liquid
Toxicity classification: Low toxicity
Explosive hazardous characteristics: Explosive when mixed with air
Combustible hazardous characteristics: Flammable when exposed to open flames, high temperatures, and oxidants, and produces irritating smoke when burned
Storage and transportation characteristics: The warehouse is ventilated and low-temperature dry, and is stored separately from oxidants and acids.
Uses:
N-Hexane 80% is mainly used as a solvent in industry, used to prepare viscose to bond shoes, leather, and bags, and is often used for wiping and cleaning operations in the production process of the electronic information industry. N-Hexane is also used in the extraction of crude oil in the food manufacturing industry, the recovery of propylene solvents in the plastic manufacturing industry, the extraction agent in chemical experiments, and the extraction of floral solvents in the production of daily chemicals.
N-Hexane 80% is mainly used as a solvent, such as a solvent for extracting vegetable oils; used for the extraction of various edible oils and fats such as soybeans, rice bran, and cottonseed, and oils and fats in spices. In addition, it is also a high-octane fuel.