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Safety Data Sheet: 1. Identification
Safety Data Sheet: 1. Identification
1. Identification
Product Name Cyclohexanone
Company
Fisher Scientific Company
One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Tel: (201) 796-7100
2. Hazard(s) identification
Classification
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Label Elements
Signal Word
Danger
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Hazard Statements
Flammable liquid and vapor
Causes skin irritation
Causes serious eye damage
May cause respiratory irritation
May cause drowsiness or dizziness
Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
Precautionary Statements
Prevention
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking
Keep container tightly closed
Ground/bond container and receiving equipment
Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment
Use only non-sparking tools
Take precautionary measures against static discharge
Keep cool
Response
Get medical attention/advice if you feel unwell
Inhalation
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
Skin
Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
Eyes
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
Ingestion
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
Rinse mouth
Fire
In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Store locked up
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC)
None identified
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3. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Component CAS No Weight %
Cyclohexanone 108-94-1 >95
4. First-aid measures
General Advice If symptoms persist, call a physician.
Eye Contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.
Immediate medical attention is required.
Skin Contact Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
Inhalation Remove to fresh air. Get medical attention. If not breathing, give artificial respiration.
Ingestion Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water.
Most important symptoms and Difficulty in breathing. Causes eye burns. Causes severe eye damage. Symptoms of
effects overexposure may be headache, dizziness, tiredness, nausea and vomiting
Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically
5. Fire-fighting measures
Suitable Extinguishing Media Water spray, carbon dioxide (CO2), dry chemical, alcohol-resistant foam. Water mist may
be used to cool closed containers.
Explosion Limits
Upper 9.4 vol %
Lower 1.10 vol %
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact No information available
Sensitivity to Static Discharge No information available
NFPA
Health Flammability Instability Physical hazards
2 2 0 N/A
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Methods for Containment and Clean Soak up with inert absorbent material. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
Up Remove all sources of ignition. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment. Take
precautionary measures against static discharges.
Storage. Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep away from
heat, sparks and flame. Flammables area. Incompatible Materials. Strong oxidizing
agents. Strong acids. .
Component ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH Mexico OEL (TWA)
Cyclohexanone TWA: 20 ppm (Vacated) TWA: 25 ppm IDLH: 700 ppm TWA: 20 ppm
STEL: 50 ppm (Vacated) TWA: 100 mg/m3 TWA: 25 ppm STEL: 50 ppm
Skin Skin TWA: 100 mg/m3
TWA: 50 ppm
TWA: 200 mg/m3
Legend
Engineering Measures Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Use explosion-proof
electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers
are close to the workstation location.
Eye/face Protection Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by
OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard
EN166.
Skin and body protection Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respiratory Protection 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.
Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
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pH No information available
Melting Point/Range -47 °C / -52.6 °F
Boiling Point/Range 155 °C / 311 °F @ 760 mmHg
Flash Point 46 °C / 114.8 °F
Method - CC (closed cup)
Evaporation Rate No information available
Flammability (solid,gas) Not applicable
Flammability or explosive limits
Upper 9.4 vol %
Lower 1.10 vol %
Vapor Pressure 4.5 mbar @ 20 °C
Vapor Density 3.4
Specific Gravity 0.947
Solubility Soluble
Partition coefficient; n-octanol/water No data available
Autoignition Temperature 520 °C / 968 °F
Decomposition Temperature No information available
Viscosity 2.2 mPas @ 20°C
Molecular Formula C6 H10 O
Molecular Weight 98.14
Conditions to Avoid Incompatible products. Excess heat. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and
sources of ignition.
Product Information
Component Information
Component LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation
Cyclohexanone LD50 = 1544 mg/kg ( Rat ) LD50 = 947 mg/kg ( Rabbit ) LC50 > 6.2 mg/L ( Rat ) 4 h
Carcinogenicity The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a carcinogen.
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A3 - Animal Carcinogen
ACGIH: (American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists)
Mutagenic Effects No information available
Symptoms / effects,both acute and Symptoms of overexposure may be headache, dizziness, tiredness, nausea and vomiting
delayed
Other Adverse Effects The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated.
Mobility Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. Will likely be mobile in the
environment due to its water solubility.
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Legend:
TSCA US EPA (TSCA) - Toxic Substances Control Act, (40 CFR Part 710)
X - Listed
'-' - Not Listed
International Inventories
Canada (DSL/NDSL), Europe (EINECS/ELINCS/NLP), Philippines (PICCS), Japan (ENCS), Japan (ISHL), Australia (AICS), China (IECSC), Korea
(KECL).
Component CAS No DSL NDSL EINECS PICCS ENCS ISHL AICS IECSC KECL
Cyclohexanone 108-94-1 X - 203-631-1 X X X X X KE-09188
CERCLA This material, as supplied, contains one or more substances regulated as a hazardous
substance under the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability
Act (CERCLA) (40 CFR 302)
California Proposition 65 This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals.
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U.S. Department of Homeland This product does not contain any DHS chemicals.
Security
Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
Component CAS No Seveso III Directive Seveso III Directive Rotterdam Basel Convention
(2012/18/EC) - (2012/18/EC) - Convention (PIC) (Hazardous Waste)
Qualifying Quantities Qualifying Quantities
for Major Accident for Safety Report
Notification Requirements
Cyclohexanone 108-94-1 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Disclaimer
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the
date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage,
transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information
relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other
materials or in any process, unless specified in the text
End of SDS
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