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4-METHYLCYCLOHEXANOL

ICSC: 0296

p-Methylcyclohexanol
4-Hexahydromethylphenol
p-Hexahydromethylphenol
C7H14O
Molecular mass: 114.2
ICSC # 0296 		CAS # 589-91-3
December 03, 2001 Validated

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE

ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS

PREVENTION

FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING

FIRE Combustible.
NO open flames.
AFFF, alcohol-resistant foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION Above 70°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
Above 70°C use a closed system, ventilation.

EXPOSURE


•INHALATION Cough. Headache.
Ventilation.
Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
•SKIN Redness.
Protective gloves.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
•EYES Redness.
Safety spectacles.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.
Ventilation along the floor.

ICSC: 0296 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

4-METHYLCYCLOHEXANOL

ICSC: 0296

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS LIQUID.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.
MAK: IIb (not established but data is available) (DFG 2004).


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is slightly irritating to the eyes and the skin . Exposure at high levels of the vapour may result in irritation of the eyes and upper respiratory tract.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis.

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 173°C
Melting point: see Notes
Relative density (water = 1): 0.92
Solubility in water:
poor
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.9
Flash point:
70°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 295°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.79

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA


N O T E S

This substance exists in two geometrical isomers (cis and trans). Other boiling points: 173°C (cis), 174°C (trans). Melting point: -9.2°C (cis). Card has been partly updated in October 2005. See section Occupational Exposure Limits.
NFPA Code: H; F 2; R 0;

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION



ICSC: 0296 4-METHYLCYCLOHEXANOL
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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