Material Safety Data Sheet
Cyclohexane

ACC# 05870
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification

MSDS Name: Cyclohexane
Catalog Numbers: AC111110000, AC111110010, AC111110025, AC111110050, AC111110100, AC111110250, AC167740000, AC167740010, AC167740025, AC167745000, AC176810000, AC176810010, AC176810025, AC176810050, AC176810250, AC176815000, AC210570000, AC210570010, AC210570025, AC279590000, AC279590010, AC279590025, AC326590000, AC326590010, AC326590025, AC326830000, AC326831000, AC326832500, AC364660000, AC364660010, AC364661000, AC406020000, AC406025000, AC610040040, AC610150040, AC610291000, S79990, S79990-1, S93227, S93228, S93327A, S93328A, C553-4, C555-1, C555-4, C556-1, C556-4, C556-500, C620-1, C620-4, C620SK-1, C620SK-4, O2093-20, O2093-4
Synonyms:
Benzene hexahydride; Hexahydrobenzene; Hexamethylene.
Company Identification:

              Fisher Scientific
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Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients

CAS# Chemical Name Percent EINECS/ELINCS
110-82-7 Cyclohexane >99 203-806-2

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

Appearance: colorless liquid. Flash Point: -20 deg C.
Danger! Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. Vapor may cause flash fire. Breathing vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Causes skin irritation. Aspiration hazard if swallowed. Can enter lungs and cause damage. May cause eye and respiratory tract irritation.
Target Organs: Central nervous system, skin.


Potential Health Effects
Eye: May cause mild eye irritation. Vapors may cause eye irritation.
Skin: May cause irritation with burning pain, itching and redness. Not expected to cause an allergic skin reaction. A single prolonged skin exposure is not likely to result in the material being absorbed in harmful amounts.
Ingestion: Aspiration of material into the lungs may cause chemical pneumonitis, which may be fatal. May cause central nervous system depression.
Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. Inhalation of vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
Chronic: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause defatting and dermatitis.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures


Eyes: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for a t least 15 minutes. Get medical aid.
Skin: In case of contact, flush skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops and persists. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion: Potential for aspiration if swallowed. Get medical aid immediately. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If vomiting occurs naturally, have victim lean forward.
Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures


General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Liquid will float and may reignite on the surface of water. Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. Vapor may cause flash fire. Vapors are heavier than air and may travel to a source of ignition and flash back. Vapors can spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas.
Extinguishing Media: Water may be ineffective. This material is lighter than water and insoluble in water. The fire could easily be spread by the use of water in an area where the water cannot be contained. Do NOT use straight streams of water. For large fires, use water spray, fog or regular foam. For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or regular foam. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out.
Flash Point: -20 deg C ( -4.00 deg F)
Autoignition Temperature: 245 deg C ( 473.00 deg F)
Explosion Limits, Lower:1.3
Upper: 8.0
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 1; Flammability: 3; Instability: 0

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures


General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways. Remove all sources of ignition. Provide ventilation.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage


Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Ground and bond containers when transferring material. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Keep container tightly closed. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames. Use only with adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing vapor.
Storage: Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Flammables-area.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection


Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name ACGIH NIOSH OSHA - Final PELs
Cyclohexane 100 ppm TWA 300 ppm TWA; 1050 mg/m3 TWA 1300 ppm IDLH 300 ppm TWA; 1050 mg/m3 TWA

OSHA Vacated PELs: Cyclohexane: 300 ppm TWA; 1050 mg/m3 TWA
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear chemical splash goggles.
Skin: Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties


Physical State: Liquid
Appearance: colorless
Odor: sweetish odor - chloroform-like
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 96.9 mm Hg @ 25 deg C
Vapor Density: 2.90 (air=1)
Evaporation Rate:6.1 (Butyl acetate=1)
Viscosity: 1.02 cP @ 17 deg C
Boiling Point: 80.7 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point:6.5 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Practically insoluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density:0.77 (Water=1)
Molecular Formula:C6H12
Molecular Weight:84.15

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity


Chemical Stability: Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions.
Conditions to Avoid: Ignition sources, excess heat, confined spaces.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, nitrogen dioxide.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information


RTECS#:      
CAS# 110-82-7: GU6300000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 110-82-7:
     Draize test, rabbit, skin: 1548 mg/2D (Intermittent);
     Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 70000 mg/m3/2H;
     Oral, mouse: LD50 = 813 mg/kg;
     Oral, rat: LD50 = 12705 mg/kg;
.

Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 110-82-7: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.

Epidemiology: No information available.
Teratogenicity: No information available.
Reproductive Effects: No information available.
Mutagenicity: No data available.
Neurotoxicity: No information available.
Other Studies:

Section 12 - Ecological Information


Ecotoxicity: Fish: Fathead Minnow: LC50 = 117.0 mg/L; 96 Hr.; Static conditionsFish: Bluegill/Sunfish: LC50 = 34.72 mg/L; 96 Hr.; 25 degrees CWater flea Daphnia: EC50 = 400.00 mg/L; 48 Hr.; UnspecifiedBacteria: Phytobacterium phosphoreum: EC50 = 227.00 mg/L; 5, 30 minutes; Microtox test No data available.
Environmental: Atmospheric Fate: Cyclohexane is expected to partition to the atmosphere where it will rapidly react with hydroxyl radicals. TERRESTRIAL FATE: If released on land, cyclohexane will be lost through volatilization and should leach into the ground. Cyclohexane is resistant to biodegradation but may biodegrade slowly in the presence of other hydrocarbons that are themselves degraded. AQUATIC FATE: Volatilization from water (estimated half-life 2 hr in a model river) should be the most important fate process occuring in aquatic systems.
Physical: ATMOSPHERIC FATE: In the atmosphere, cyclohexane will degrade by reaction with photochemically produced hydroxyl radicals (half-life 52 hr). The half-life is much faster under photochemical smog conditions with half-lives as low as 6 hr being reported.
Other: No experimental data are available on the bioconcentration of cyclohexane in aquatic organisms. Using the octanol/water partition coefficient, 3.44, one can estimate a BCF of 242 using a recommended regression equation.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series:
CAS# 110-82-7: waste number U056 (Ignitable waste).

Section 14 - Transport Information

US DOT Canada TDG
Shipping Name: CYCLOHEXANE CYCLOHEXANE
Hazard Class: 3 3
UN Number: UN1145 UN1145
Packing Group: II II

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL

TSCA
     CAS# 110-82-7 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
     CAS# 110-82-7: Effective 12/19/85, Sunset 12/19/95
Chemical Test Rules
     CAS# 110-82-7: 40 CFR 799.5000
Section 12b
     None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
     None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
     CAS# 110-82-7: 1000 lb final RQ; 454 kg final RQ
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
     None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
     CAS # 110-82-7: immediate, delayed, fire.
Section 313
     This material contains Cyclohexane (CAS# 110-82-7, >99%),which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
Clean Air Act:
     This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
     This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
     This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
CAS# 110-82-7 is listed as a Hazardous Substance under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
     None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
     CAS# 110-82-7 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.

California Prop 65

California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.

European/International Regulations

European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
     XN F N
Risk Phrases:

     R 11 Highly flammable.
     R 38 Irritating to skin.
     R 50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term
     adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
     R 65 Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
     R 67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.

Safety Phrases:

     S 16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
     S 25 Avoid contact with eyes.
     S 33 Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
     S 9 Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
     S 60 This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardou
     s waste.
     S 61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions
     /safety data sheets.
     S 62 If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immed
     iately and show this container or label.

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)

     CAS# 110-82-7: 1
Canada - DSL/NDSL
     CAS# 110-82-7 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
     This product has a WHMIS classification of B2.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
     CAS# 110-82-7 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.

Section 16 - Additional Information

MSDS Creation Date: 6/04/1999
Revision #7 Date: 12/01/2006

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