International Chemical Safety Cards

1-METHYLCYCLOHEXANOL

ICSC: 0293

C₇H₁₄O
Molecular mass: 114.2
ICSC # 0293
CAS # 590-67-0
RTECS #
October 09, 1997 Peer reviewed

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Powder, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION	Above 67°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	Above 67°C use a closed system, ventilation.

EXPOSURE
•INHALATION			Fresh air, rest.
•SKIN			Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
•EYES			First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. If solid, sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.

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ICSC: 0293

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

International Chemical Safety Cards

1-METHYLCYCLOHEXANOL

ICSC: 0293

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
WHITE SOLID OR CLEAR COLOURLESS LIQUID

PHYSICAL DANGERS:

CHEMICAL DANGERS:

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:

INHALATION RISK:

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 155°C
Melting point: 25°C

Relative density (water = 1): 0.92
Flash point: 67°C

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

N O T E S

Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken. Also consult ICSC #0292, Methylcyclohexanol, mixed isomers.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 0293	1-METHYLCYCLOHEXANOL
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:

Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.