Hexane: Hexane (hexane sds) is widely used as a solvent to extract cooking oil from vegetables and seeds, and as a cleaning agent. It is also used in the paint industry to make diluents and as a chemical reaction medium.

Cyclohexane: pure cyclohexane is commonly used as a solvent; In addition, it is used in the nylon industry to produce precursors such as adipic acid and caprolactam, to produce paint strippers and other chemicals.

Health effects:

Hexane: Exposure to hexane can cause both acute (short-term) and chronic (long-term) problems, depending on the level and duration of exposure. If a person inhales a high concentration of hexane over a short period of time, it may cause minor central nervous system effects, such as dizziness, lightheadedness, mild nausea, and headache. Long-term exposure to hexane in the air can cause polyneuropathy in humans, numbness of the limbs, muscle weakness, blurred vision, headaches and fatigue.

Cyclohexane: It is a toxic chemical; Inhaling cyclohexane can cause headaches, dizziness, and drowsiness. Ingestion may cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Skin contact can cause skin irritation, and if the contact is more frequent or prolonged, the degreasing effect may cause serious problems such as dry and cracked skin. Eye exposure can cause serious problems such as pain, blepharospasm, tearing, conjunctivitis, eyelid edema, and photophobia.

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