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CYCLOHEXYLAMINEICSC: 0245 (June 2003)
Cyclohexanamine
Aminocyclohexane
Aminohexahydrobenzene
Hexahydroaniline
CAS #: 108-91-8
UN #: 2357
EC Number: 203-629-0

  ACUTE HAZARDS PREVENTION FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION Flammable.  Above 28°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.  NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking.  Above 28°C use a closed system, ventilation and explosion-proof electrical equipment.  Use water in large amounts, powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide.  In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. 

 AVOID ALL CONTACT! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR! 
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation Burning sensation. Cough. Laboured breathing. Nausea. Vomiting.  Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.  Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Refer for medical attention. 
Skin Redness. Pain. Skin burns.  Protective gloves. Protective clothing.  Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention . 
Eyes Redness. Pain. Severe deep burns.  Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.  First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. 
Ingestion Dizziness. Abdominal cramps. Burning sensation. Vomiting. Abdominal pain. Shock or collapse. Nausea.  Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.  Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention . Give one or two glasses of water to drink. 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Evacuate danger area! Personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

 

Transportation
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 8; UN Subsidiary Risks: 3; UN Pack Group: II 

STORAGE
Fireproof. Separated from acids, oxidants, aluminium, copper, zinc and food and feedstuffs. Well closed. 
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. 
CYCLOHEXYLAMINE ICSC: 0245
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS-TO-YELLOW LIQUID WITH PUNGENT ODOUR. 

Physical dangers
 

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including nitrogen oxides. The substance is a strong base. It reacts violently with acid and is corrosive. Reacts violently with strong oxidants. This generates fire hazard. Attacks aluminium, copper and zinc. 

Formula: C6H11NH2 / C6H13N
Molecular mass: 99.2
Boiling point: 134.5°C
Melting point: -17.7°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.86
Solubility in water: miscible
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 1.4
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.42
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.03
Flash point: 28°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 293°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.5-9.4
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.4
Viscosity: 2.10 Pa*s at 20°C 


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion. 

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. 

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 10 ppm as TWA; A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen).
MAK: 8.2 mg/m3, 2 ppm; peak limitation category: I(2); pregnancy risk group: C 

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms. 

NOTES
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
Symbol: C; R: 10-21/22-34; S: (1/2)-36/37/39-45 

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    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Cyclohexylamine (FAO Nutrition Meetings Report Series 48a)