Cyclohexanol SDS (Safety Data Sheet)

SECTION 1 — CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Cyclohexanol

Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219, Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261
Chemtrec Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-9690

Signal Word
WARNING

Hazard class: Flammable solid (Category 2). Flammable solid (H228). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces. No smoking (P210).

Hazard Class: Acute toxicity, oral (Category 4). Harmful if swallowed (H302). Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product (P270).

Hazard class: Skin corrosion or irritation (Category 2). Causes skin irritation (H315).

Hazard Class: Acute toxicity, inhalation (Category 4). Harmful if inhaled (H332). Avoid breathing mist, vapors or spray (P261).

Hazard Class: Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation (Category 3). May cause respiratory irritation (H335).

Pictograms

SECTION 3 — COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Component Name	CAS Number	Formula	Formula Weight	Concentration
Cyclohexanol	108-93-0	C₆H₁₁OH	100.16

SECTION 4 — FIRST AID MEASURES

Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell (P312).
If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing (P304+P340).
If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing.
If on skin: Wash with plenty of water.
If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell.

SECTION 5 — FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Class IIIA combustible liquid.
Flash point: 68 °C Flammable limits: Lower: 1.25% Upper: 12.25% Autoignition Temperature: 300 °C
When heated to decomposition, may emit toxic fumes.
In case of fire: Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher (P370+P378).

NFPA Code

H-1
F-2
R-0

SECTION 6 — ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Remove all ignition sources and ventilate area. Contain the spill with sand or absorbent material and deposit in a sealed bag or container. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.

SECTION 7 — HANDLING AND STORAGE

Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Organic #2. Store with alcohols, glycols, sugars, amines, amides, imines and imides.
Hygroscopic. Store in a cool, dry place within a Flinn Chem-Saf™ bag and then inside a Flinn Saf-Stor™ can. Keep cool (P235). Keep container tightly closed (P233). Use only in a hood or well-ventilated area (P271). Ground or bond container and receiving equipment (P240). Use explosion-proof electrical and ventilating equipment (P241).

SECTION 8 — EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION

Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection (P280). Wash hands thoroughly after handling (P264). Use only in a hood or well-ventilated area (P271).
Exposure guidelines: PEL/TLV 50 ppm (OSHA, ACGIH). Readily absorbed through the skin.

SECTION 9 — PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Colorless, hygroscopic crystals or oily liquid. Camphor-like odor.
Due to melting point it may be solid at room temperature.
Soluble: Slightly in water. Miscible with most organic solvents.

Boiling point: 160.8 °C
Melting point: 23-25 °C
Refractive index: 1.465
Specific gravity: 0.9624

SECTION 10 — STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Avoid contact with strong oxidizers.
Shelf life: Fair to poor, hygroscopic. See Section 7 for further information.

SECTION 11 — TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute effects: Skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritation. Absorbed through the skin.
Chronic effects: N.A.
Target organs: Skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant.

ORL-RAT LD₅₀: 1400 mg/kg
IHL-RAT LC₅₀: greater than 6500 mg/m³/1H
SKN-RBT LDL₀: 794 mg/kg

SECTION 12 — ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Data not yet available.

SECTION 13 — DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding.
Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #18b is one option.

SECTION 14 — TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Shipping name: Not regulated. Hazard class: N/A. UN number: N/A.

SECTION 15 — REGULATORY INFORMATION

TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (203-630-6).

SECTION 16 — OTHER INFORMATION

This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn Scientific, Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages relating thereto. The data is offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification. The data should not be confused with local, state, federal or insurance mandates, regulations, or requirements and CONSTITUTE NO WARRANTY. Any use of this data and information must be determined by the science instructor to be in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations. The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use and disposal of the product(s) described are beyond the control of Flinn Scientific, Inc. and may be beyond our knowledge. FOR THIS AND OTHER REASONS, WE DO NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE HANDLING, STORAGE, USE OR DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT(S).

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Cyclohexanol Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Cyclohexanol