Material Safety Data Sheet
2-Methylcyclohexanol (mixture of cis and trans), 99%
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name:
Catalog Numbers:
Synonyms:
2-Methylcyclohexanol (mixture of cis and trans), 99%
16689-0000, 16689-0010, 16689-0050, 16689-2500
Company Identification:
Company Identification: (USA)
For information in the US, call:
For information in Europe, call:
Emergency Number, Europe:
Emergency Number US:
CHEMTREC Phone Number, US:
CHEMTREC Phone Number, Europe:
Acros Organics BVBA
Janssen Pharmaceuticalaan 3a
2440 Geel, Belgium
Acros Organics
One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
800-ACROS-01
+32 14 57 52 11
+32 14 57 52 99
201-796-7100
800-424-9300
703-527-3887
Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
CAS#
Chemical Name:
% EINECS#
583-59-5 2-Methylcyclohexanol (mixture of cis and trans) 99% 209-512-0
Hazard Symbols:
XN
Risk Phrases:
20
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Harmful by inhalation.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Skin:
May cause eye irritation.
May cause skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May be harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation: Harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
Chronic exposure may cause liver damage.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Eyes:
Skin:
Ingestion:
Inhalation:
Notes to
Physician:
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting
the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while
removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing,
give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical
aid.
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
General
Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressuredemand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Will burn if involved in a fire. Flammable liquid and vapor. Combustible
liquid.
Extinguishing
Media:
Use foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide.
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. Remove all sources of ignition. Use a spark-proof
tool.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only in a well-ventilated area. Use sparkHandling: proof tools and explosion proof equipment. Do not get on skin and clothing. Do
not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame.
Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly
Storage:
closed container.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Engineering Controls:
Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 583-59-5:
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear chemical splash goggles.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
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
Respirators: approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other
symptoms are experienced.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State: Viscous liquid
Color: clear, colorless
Odor: menthol odor
pH: Not available
Vapor Pressure: Not available
Viscosity: Not available
Boiling Point: 163-166 deg C@760mmHg
Freezing/Melting Point: -38 deg C ( -36.40°F)
Autoignition Temperature: 296 deg C ( 564.80 deg F)
Flash Point: 58 deg C ( 136.40 deg F)
Explosion Limits: Lower: Not available
Explosion Limits: Upper: Not available
Decomposition Temperature: Not available
Solubility in water: Slightly soluble
Specific Gravity/Density: .9300g/cm3
Molecular Formula: C7H14O
Molecular Weight: 114.19
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability:
Not available
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatibilities with Other
Materials
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Hazardous Polymerization
Incompatible materials, ignition sources.
Strong oxidizing agents, acid chlorides, acid
anhydrides.
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Has not been reported.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
RTECS#:
CAS# 583-59-5: GW0220000
LD50/LC50:
RTECS: Not available.
2-Methylcyclohexanol (mixture of cis and trans) - Not listed as a
Carcinogenicity: carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information. The toxicological
properties have not been fully investigated.
Other:
Section 12 - Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity:
Algae: LC50 = 395 mg/l; 96H;
Daphnia: LC50 = 267 mg/l; 48H;
Do not empty into drains.
Other:
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
IATA
Section 14 - Transport Information
IMO
RID/ADR
Shippin
METHYLCYCLOHEXAN
g
OLS
Name:
Hazard
3
Class:
UN
Numbe 2617
r:
Packing
III
Group:
METHYLCYCLOHEXAN METHYLCYCLOHEXAN
OLS
OLS
3
3
2617
2617
III
III
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases:
R 20 Harmful by inhalation.
Safety Phrases:
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 583-59-5: 1
Canada
CAS# 583-59-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List
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US Federal
TSCA
CAS# 583-59-5 is listed on the TSCA Inventory.
Section 16 - Other Information
MSDS Creation Date: 7/16/1996
Revision #1 Date 3/02/2000
Revisions were made in Sections: General revision.
The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best
information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of
merchantibility or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to
such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users
should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the
information for their particular purposes. In no event shall the company be
liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits
or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential, or exemplary damages
howsoever arising, even if the company has been advised of the possibility of
such damages.
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