Cyclohexanol, Cyclohexanol W

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Form : liquid, clear Color : colourless Odor : aromatic

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids, Category 4 or mixture Acute toxicity, Category 4, Oral Skin irritation, Category 2 Eye irritation, Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Category 3, Respiratory system

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

Combustible liquid Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.

Prevention

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection. Wear respiratory protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. 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. Continue rinsing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep cool. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. Carcinogenicity ACGIH: Cyclohexanone 108-94-1 A3: Confirmed animal carcinogen