n-Hexane under AICIS
C6H14 · 正己烷
Status: Listed. n-Hexane is on the AICIS Inventory of Industrial Chemicals as a Listed Industrial Chemical. **SUSMP / Poisons Standard scheduling applies (verify the current Schedule entry against https://www.tga.gov.au/access-and-supply/poisons-standard before relying); n-hexane typically Schedule 5 or Schedule 6 (poison requiring distinctive packaging plus warnings) at concentrated grade.** NOT on Australian Drug Control Act precursor list. NO active Australian AD/CVD case on Chinese-origin n-hexane. Australia has limited domestic n-hexane production (typically refinery-integrated specialty stream); structurally net-importer for edible oil extraction + adhesive + printing-ink sectors. ChAFTA preferential zero-duty applies for Chinese-origin imports. IARC Group 3.
AICIS treats n-hexane as a routine listed industrial chemical with **moderate hazard profile (Repr. 2 + STOT RE 2 peripheral neuropathy + Asp. Tox. 1 + Flam. Liq. 2; SUSMP Schedule 5 or 6; IARC Group 3 not classifiable)**. **Safe Work Australia WES 20 ppm substantially more protective than US OSHA PEL 500 ppm reflecting peripheral neuropathy concern**. NO active Australian AD/CVD case. ChAFTA preferential zero-duty. Australia limited domestic production; structurally net-importer.
Listing and threshold
| Substance | n-Hexane (CAS 110-54-3), C6H14 |
|---|---|
| Regime | Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS), administered by the Department of Health |
| Jurisdiction | Australia |
| Status | Listed |
| Tonnage threshold | AICIS introducer registration required for >100 kg/year |
Classifications under this regime
- Listed Industrial Chemical on AICIS Inventory
- Australian GHS classification: Repr. 2 + STOT RE 2 peripheral neuropathy + Asp. Tox. 1 + Flam. Liq. 2 + Skin Irrit. 2 + STOT SE 3 + Aquatic Chronic 2 (mirroring harmonised CLP)
- **SUSMP / Poisons Standard Schedule 5 or 6** at concentrated grade (verify the current Schedule entry against https://www.tga.gov.au/access-and-supply/poisons-standard before relying)
- NOT on Australian Drug Control Act precursor list
- ADG 7.7: UN 1208 Class 3 PG II (flammable liquid)
- Safe Work Australia WES: 20 ppm 8-hr TWA (verify against the current Safe Work Australia Workplace Exposure Standards at https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/exposure-standards before relying; Australian WES substantially more protective than US OSHA PEL 500 ppm reflecting peripheral neuropathy concern)
- IARC Group 3 (not classifiable)
Restrictions and conditions of use
- NO active Australian AD/CVD case on Chinese n-hexane currently
- WHS Regulation 2011 (Repr. 2 + Flam. Liq. 2 + STOT RE 2 hazard profile)
- ChAFTA preferential zero-duty applies (HS 290110)
- SUSMP Schedule 5 or 6 at concentrated grade
- ADG 7.7 UN 1208 Class 3 PG II
Importer obligations
AICIS registration required. Australia has limited domestic n-hexane production (typically refinery-integrated specialty stream); structurally net-importer.
Required documents
- AICIS registration certificate (annual)
- WHS-compliant SDS (Repr. 2 + STOT RE 2 peripheral neuropathy + Asp. Tox. 1 + Flam. Liq. 2 hazard profile)
- Customs entry (ICS / ABF) with HS 290110
- ChAFTA Form CO
- ADG 7.7 documentation for UN 1208 Class 3 PG II
Common compliance traps
The pitfalls that have bitten importers on this lane in the past. None of these is theoretical.
- AICIS registration must be CURRENT at customs clearance
- SUSMP Schedule 5 or 6 at concentrated grade (verify current Schedule entry)
- **Safe Work Australia WES 20 ppm 8-hr TWA substantially more protective than US OSHA PEL 500 ppm** (peripheral neuropathy concern)
- NO active Australian AD/CVD case
- ChAFTA preferential zero-duty applies
- Australia limited domestic n-hexane production; structurally net-importer
- IARC Group 3 (not classifiable)
- ADG 7.7 UN 1208 Class 3 PG II
Where to read next
For substance-level identifiers (formula, molecular weight, SMILES, InChIKey), GHS hazard profile, IMDG transport class, and full sourcing reference for n-hexane, see the CAS 110-54-3 sourcing reference.
For grade-by-grade buying notes, freight maths, supplier-tier pricing, and a worked landed-cost example, the n-hexane cornerstone hub covers the full sourcing chain.
For the structure and history of AICIS, see the AICIS glossary entry.
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Cross-jurisdiction profile and sourcing references
Regulatory
n-Hexane under REACH
European Union listing status, classifications, importer obligations.
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n-Hexane under TSCA
United States of America listing status, classifications, importer obligations.
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n-Hexane under IECSC
People's Republic of China listing status, classifications, importer obligations.
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n-Hexane under K-REACH
Republic of Korea listing status, classifications, importer obligations.
CAS
CAS 110-54-3 sourcing reference
Identifiers, hazard profile, IMDG transport class, and supplier geography for n-Hexane.
Glossary
AICIS, Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme
Australian regulatory scheme for industrial chemicals. Replaced NICNAS in July 2020. Categorises chemical introductions by risk and assigns annual reporting obligations to importers and manufacturers.
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Regulatory (4)
n-Hexane under REACH
European Union compliance profile for n-Hexane.
n-Hexane under TSCA
United States of America compliance profile for n-Hexane.
n-Hexane under IECSC
People's Republic of China compliance profile for n-Hexane.
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