Cyclohexanol

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance colorless or slight yellow liquid. Flash Point 67 deg C Caution! Combustible liquid and vapor. May be harmful if swallowed or absorbed through the skin. May cause eye and skin irritation. May cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause central nervous system depression. Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air). Target Organs: Central nervous system, eyes, skin, mucous membranes.

Potential health effects

Eye: Contact with eyes may cause severe irritation, and possible eye burns. May cause chemical conjunctivitis and corneal damage. Skin: Causes skin irritation. May cause irritation and dermatitis. May cause cyanosis of the extremities. Ingestion: Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause central nervous system depression, characterized by excitement, followed by headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea. Advanced stages may cause collapse, unconsciousness, coma and possible death due to respiratory failure. Inhalation: Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system effects characterized by nausea, headache, dizziness, unconsciousness and coma. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Aspiration may lead to pulmonary edema. Inhalation at high concentrations may cause CNS depression and asphixiation. Chronic: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause defatting and dermatitis. Effects may be delayed. Prolonged exposure may cause non-specific nervous system effects.