Editing Heptane (section)

==Health risks==
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Acute exposure to heptane vapors can cause [[dizziness]], stupor, incoordination, loss of appetite, nausea, dermatitis, chemical pneumonitis, unconsciousness, or possible peripheral neuropathy.<ref>{{cite journal|last1=Patty|first1= FA|last2=Yant|first2= WP|year=1929|title=Odor intensity and symptoms produced by commercial propane, butane, pentane, hexane, and heptane vapor.|journal=Report of Investigations|publisher=US Department of Commerce, U.S. Bureau of Mines|volume=2979|issue=December|pages=1–10|url=https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=umn.31951000866454o;view=1up;seq=652}}</ref>

In a [[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention|CDC]] study, it was found that prolonged exposure to heptane may also cause a state of [[Solvent#Acute exposure|intoxication]] and uncontrolled hilarity in some participants and a [[stupor]] lasting for 30 minutes after exposure for others.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-11-02|title=CDC - Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health Concentrations (IDLH): n-Heptane - NIOSH Publications and Products|url=https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/idlh/142825.html|access-date=2021-12-06|website=www.cdc.gov|language=en-us}}</ref> Prolonged exposure can also lead to [[skin dryness]] or cracking, since the substance defats skin.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ICSC 0657 - n-HEPTANE |url=https://chemicalsafety.ilo.org/dyn/icsc/showcard.display?p_lang=en&p_card_id=0657&p_version=2 |access-date=2024-09-11 |website=chemicalsafety.ilo.org}}</ref>

According to information from the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, ''n''-heptane can penetrate the skin, and further health effects may occur immediately or shortly after exposure to it. Exposure to ''n''-heptane may lead to short-term health effects like irritation of the eyes, nose, or throat, headache, dizziness, or loss of consciousness; and chronic health effects, like reduced memory and concentration, sleep disturbance, and reduced coordination due to its effects on the nervous system.<ref>{{Cite web |title=n- HEPTANE |url=https://nj.gov/health/eoh/rtkweb/documents/fs/1339.pdf}}</ref>

Upon chronic exposure, it can pose a [[Reproductive toxicity|reproductive hazard]] or [[Carcinogen|cancer risks]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2004 |title=Hazardous Substance Fact Sheet |url=https://nj.gov/health/eoh/rtkweb/documents/fs/1339.pdf |access-date=11 September 2024 |page=2}}</ref>
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!'''Route'''
!Side Effects
!First Aid Procedure
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|Ingestion
|Nausea, diarrhea, headache, stomach pain, intoxication, heart failure
|Seek medical attention
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|Eye Contamination
|Irritation
|Immediate irrigation
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|Skin Contamination
|Irritaion, dermatitis; can be absorbed and produce similar effects to inhalation
|Immediate wash with soap
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|Inhalation
|Irritation, coughing, difficulty breathing, headache, drowsiness, dizziness, unconsciousness, coma, death
|Respiratory support
|}
<ref>CISCO. (2 June 2015). ''Safety data sheet: Heptane''. Retrieved January 16, 2025, from <nowiki>http://www.ciscochem.com/assets/heptane-sds.pdf</nowiki></ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=N-HEPTANE {{!}} CAMEO Chemicals {{!}} NOAA |url=https://cameochemicals.noaa.gov/chemical/831 |access-date=2025-01-17 |website=cameochemicals.noaa.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=CDC - NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - n-Heptane |url=https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg/npgd0312.html |access-date=2025-01-17 |website=www.cdc.gov}}</ref>