ICSC 0243 - CYCLOHEXANOL

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CYCLOHEXANOL	ICSC: 0243 (November 1998)
Cyclohexyl alcohol Hexahydrophenol Hexalin

CAS #: 108-93-0

EC Number: 203-630-6

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Above 68°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	NO open flames. Above 68°C use a closed system and ventilation.	Use powder, carbon dioxide, foam.

PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Dizziness. Drowsiness. Headache. Nausea. Sore throat.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Dry skin. Redness.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety spectacles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Further see Inhalation.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Sweep spilled substance into covered sealable containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants. Dry.
PACKAGING

CYCLOHEXANOL

ICSC: 0243

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS HYGROSCOPIC LIQUID OR WHITE CRYSTALS WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Reacts violently with strong oxidants. Attacks plastics.	Formula: C₆H₁₁OH Molecular mass: 100.2 Boiling point: 161°C Melting point: 23°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.96 Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 4 Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.13 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.5 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00 Flash point: 68°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 300°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 2.4-12 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.2

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS HYGROSCOPIC LIQUID OR WHITE CRYSTALS WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Reacts violently with strong oxidants. Attacks plastics.

Formula: C₆H₁₁OH
Molecular mass: 100.2
Boiling point: 161°C
Melting point: 23°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.96
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 4
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.13
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.5
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00
Flash point: 68°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 300°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 2.4-12
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.2

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system.	Inhalation risk A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure The substance defats the skin, which may cause dryness or cracking.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance defats the skin, which may cause dryness or cracking.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 50 ppm as TWA; (skin). MAK skin absorption (H)

ENVIRONMENT

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: Xn; R: 20/22-37/38; S: (2)-24/25

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