Cyclohexene SDS (Safety Data Sheet)

SECTION 1 — CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Cyclohexene

Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219, Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261
Chemtrec Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-9692

Signal Word
DANGER

Hazard class: Flammable liquids (Category 2). Highly flammable liquid and vapor (H225). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces. No smoking (P210).

Hazard class: Aspiration hazard (Category 1). May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways (H304).

Hazard class: Acute toxicity, dermal (Category 3). Toxic in contact with skin (H311). Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product (P270).

Pictograms

SECTION 3 — COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Component Name	CAS Number	Formula	Formula Weight	Concentration
Cyclohexene Synonyms: Tetrahydrobenzene	110-83-8	C₆H₁₀	82.15

SECTION 4 — FIRST AID MEASURES

Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell (P312).
If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing.
If on skin or hair: Immediately remove all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water (P303+P361+P353).
If swallowed: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician (P301+P310). Do NOT induce vomiting (P331).
Remove immediately all contaminated clothing (P361). Wash contaminated clothing before reuse (P363).

SECTION 5 — FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Class IB flammable liquid.
Flash point: -7 °C Flammable limits: Lower: 1% Upper: 5% Autoignition Temperature: 244 °C
When heated to decomposition, may emit toxic fumes.
In case of fire: Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher P370+P378).

NFPA Code

H-1
F-3
R-0

SECTION 6 — ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Sweep up the spill, place in a sealed bag or container, and dispose. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.

SECTION 7 — HANDLING AND STORAGE

Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Organic #3. Store with hydrocarbons, oils, esters and aldehydes.
Store in a dedicated flammables cabinet. If a flammables cabinet is not available, store in Flinn Saf-Stor™ can. May form explosive peroxides. Keep container tightly closed (P233). Keep cool (P235). Ground or bond container and receiving equipment (P240). Use explosion-proof electrical and ventilating equipment (P241). Use only non-sparking tools (P242).

SECTION 8 — EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION

Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection (P280). Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Exposure guidelines: PEL/TLV 300 ppm (OSHA/ACGIH)

SECTION 9 — PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Clear liquid. Strong paint thinner-like odor.
Soluble: Alcohol. Insoluble in water.

Boiling point: 83 °C
Melting point: -103.5 °C
Refractive index: 1.4465
Specific gravity: 0.811

SECTION 10 — STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Avoid any source of ignition and avoid oxidizing agents.
Shelf life: Poor. Substance may form explosive peroxides. Avoid prolonged storage. See Section 7 for further information.

SECTION 11 — TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute effects: Irritant, nausea, dizziness, and headache.
Chronic effects: N.A.
Target organs: N.A.

ORL-RAT LD₅₀: 2400 uL/kg
IHL-RAT LC₅₀: greater than 6370 ppm/4H
SKN-GPG LD₅₀: greater than 20 mL/kg

SECTION 12 — ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Data not yet available.

SECTION 13 — DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding.
Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #18b is one option.

SECTION 14 — TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Shipping name: Cyclohexene. Hazard class: 3, Flammable liquid. UN number: UN2256.

SECTION 15 — REGULATORY INFORMATION

TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (203-807-8), RCRA code D001.

SECTION 16 — OTHER INFORMATION

This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn Scientific, Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages relating thereto. The data is offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification. The data should not be confused with local, state, federal or insurance mandates, regulations, or requirements and CONSTITUTE NO WARRANTY. Any use of this data and information must be determined by the science instructor to be in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations. The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use and disposal of the product(s) described are beyond the control of Flinn Scientific, Inc. and may be beyond our knowledge. FOR THIS AND OTHER REASONS, WE DO NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE HANDLING, STORAGE, USE OR DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT(S).

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Cyclohexene Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Cyclohexene