General Information
Version
5
Revision date
2026-07-26
Product name
2-Methylcyclohexanone
CAS No.
583-60-8
supplier name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
Emergency telephone
001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H332
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Liquid Clear pungent Emergency Overview Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if inhaled. Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Label Elements
Signal word
Warning Hazard Statements H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor H332 - Harmful if inhaled
Prevention
P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P233 - Keep container tightly closed P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish
Storage
P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
Highly flammable. Vapors may cause flash fire or explosion.
Health hazards
Harmful if inhaled.
Environmental hazards
Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. Spillage unlikely to penetrate soil. The product is insoluble and floats on water. The product evaporates slowly. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids. Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors
