Material Safety Data Sheet Collection Cumene

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DSC60 RTF Template version: 2005-05-13-03
Issue Date: 2005-05
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification 48/60
Material Name: Cumene CAS Number: 98-82-8
Chemical Formula: C9H12
Structural Chemical Formula: C6H5CH(CH3)2
EINECS Number: 202-704-5
ACX Number: X1001555-5
Synonyms: BENZENE,ISOPROPYL; BENZENE,(1-METHYLETHYL)-; BENZENE,(1-METHYLETHYL)-(9CI);
CUMEEN; CUMENE; CUMOL; 2-FENILPROPANO; 2-FENYL-PROPAAN; ISOPROPILBENZENE; ISOPROPYL
BENZENE; ISOPROPYLBENZEEN; ISOPROPYLBENZENE; ISOPROPYL-BENZOL; ISOPROPYLBENZOL; (1-
METHYLETHYL)BENZENE; 2-PHENYL PROPANE; 2-PHENYLPROPANE; PROPANE,2-PHENYL
Derivation: Produced by alkylation of benzene with propylene using phosphoric acid as a catalyst or via distillation
from coal tar naptha fractions or petroleum.
General Use: Used as a solvent, catalyst for acrylic and polyester-type resins, raw material for peroxides and oxidation
catalysts, thinner for paints and lacquers, component of high octane aviation fuel; in production of acetone, phenol,
and a-methyl styrene.

Section 2 - Composition / Information on Ingredients

Name CAS %
Cumene 98-82-8 ca 100% vol
Trace Impurities: sulfur (2 ppm max); olefinic materials (200 to 700 ppm)
OSHA PEL NIOSH REL DFG (Germany) MAK
3 3
TWA: 50 ppm; 245 mg/m ; skin. TWA: 50 ppm, 245 mg/m . TWA: 50 ppm; PEAK: 200 ppm;
skin.
ACGIH TLV IDLH Level
TWA: 50 ppm. 900 ppm (10% LEL).

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

ChemWatch Hazard Ratings
HMIS
3 Flammability
2 Health
Toxicity
2 1 Body Contact 3 Flammability
Reactivity
— Chronic
1 Reactivity
0 1 2 3 4
Fire Diamond Min Low Moderate High Extreme

ANSI Signal Word

Warning!
Flammable

œœœœœ Emergency Overview œœœœœ

Colorless liquid; sharp, penetrating odor. Irritating to eyes/skin/respiratory tract. Other Acute Effects: dizziness,
headache, incoordination. Chronic Effects: liver damage. Highly flammable. May form explosive mixtures with
air.

Potential Health Effects

Target Organs: Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system (CNS), liver.
Primary Entry Routes: Inhalation, eye and skin contact/absorption.
Acute Effects
Inhalation: Respiratory tract irritation. High concentrations can cause dizziness, incoordination, headache, and
possible unconsciousness.
Eye: Can cause conjunctival irritation.
Skin: Can cause redness and irritation. Cumene can be absorbed through the skin to cause systemic effects.
Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal tract irritation. CNS effects as via inhalation can occur.
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