Cyclohexane
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CAS
110-82-7
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C6H12
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RTECS
GU6300000
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Synonyms & Trade Names
Benzene hexahydride, Hexahydrobenzene, Hexamethylene, Hexanaphthene
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DOT ID & Guide
1145 / 128
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Exposure
Limits
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NIOSH REL: TWA 300 ppm (1050 mg/m3)
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OSHA PEL: TWA 300 ppm (1050 mg/m3)
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IDLH
1300 ppm [10%LEL]
See: 110827
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Conversion
1 ppm = 3.44 mg/m3
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Physical Description
Colorless liquid with a sweet, chloroform-like odor. [Note: A solid below 44°F.]
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MW: 84.2
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BP: 177°F
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FRZ: 44°F
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Sol: Insoluble
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VP: 78 mmHg
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IP: 9.88 eV
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Sp.Gr: 0.78
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Fl.P: 0°F
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UEL: 8%
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LEL: 1.3%
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Class IB Flammable Liquid: Fl.P. below 73°F and BP at or above 100°F.
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Oxidizers
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Measurement Methods
NIOSH 1500; OSHA 7
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet (flammable)
Change: No recommendation
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First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Water flush promptly
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
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Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH/OSHA
Up to 1300 ppm:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode£
(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)£
(APF = 50) Any chemical cartridge respirator with a full facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s)
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece
Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus
Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister/Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Important additional information about respirator selection
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Exposure Routes
inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
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Symptoms
Irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; drowsiness; dermatitis; narcosis, coma
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system
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See also: INTRODUCTION
See ICSC CARD: 0242 See MEDICAL TESTS: 0062
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