Methylcyclohexanol
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CAS
25639-42-3
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CH3C6H10OH
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RTECS
GW0175000
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Synonyms & Trade Names
Hexahydrocresol, Hexahydromethylphenol
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DOT ID & Guide
2617 129
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Exposure
Limits
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NIOSH REL: TWA 50 ppm (235 mg/m3)
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OSHA PEL†: TWA 100 ppm (470 mg/m3)
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IDLH
500 ppm
See: 25639423
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Conversion
1 ppm = 4.67 mg/m3
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Physical Description
Straw-colored liquid with a weak odor like coconut oil.
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MW: 114.2
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BP: 311-356°F
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FRZ: -58°F
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Sol: 4%
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VP(86°F): 2 mmHg
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IP: 9.80 eV
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Sp.Gr: 0.92
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Fl.P: 149-158°F
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UEL: ?
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LEL: ?
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Class IIIA Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 140°F and below 200°F.
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong oxidizers
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Measurement Methods
NIOSH 1404
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods
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Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection codes)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: No recommendation
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First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash promptly
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
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Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH
Up to 500 ppm:
(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator*
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus 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, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
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Symptoms
Irritation eyes, skin, upper respiratory system; headache; in animals: narcosis; liver, kidney damage
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system, kidneys, liver
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See also: INTRODUCTION
See ICSC CARD: 0292 |
