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VINYL CYCLOHEXENE DIOXIDEICSC: 0820 (November 1998)
3-Oxiranyl-7-oxabicyclo(4.1.0) heptane
1-Epoxyethyl-3,4-epoxycyclohexane
Vinyl cyclohexene diepoxide
CAS #: 106-87-6
UN #: 2810
EC Number: 203-437-7

  ACUTE HAZARDS PREVENTION FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION Combustible.  Risk of fire and explosion on contact with acids or bases.  NO open flames.    Use water spray, powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide.   

 AVOID ALL CONTACT! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR! 
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation Cough. Laboured breathing. Sore throat.  Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.  Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention. 
Skin MAY BE ABSORBED! Dry skin. Redness. Pain. Swelling.  Protective gloves. Protective clothing.  Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention . 
Eyes Redness. Pain.  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 See Inhalation.  Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.  Rinse mouth. Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Refer for medical attention . 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Ventilation. Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Wash away remainder with plenty of water. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

 

Transportation
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 6.1 

STORAGE
Separated from food and feedstuffs, alcohols, amines and other active hydrogen compounds. Dry. Ventilation along the floor. 
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. 
VINYL CYCLOHEXENE DIOXIDE ICSC: 0820
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID. 

Physical dangers
No data. 

Chemical dangers
The substance polymerizes with acids and bases. This generates fire or explosion hazard. On combustion, forms acrid smoke and irritating fumes. Reacts with active hydrogen compounds such as alcohols and amines. 

Formula: C8H12O2
Molecular mass: 140.2
Boiling point: 227°C
Melting point: <-55°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.10
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 18.3
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: <0.13
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.8
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1
Flash point: 110°C o.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 393°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.3  


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 irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Inhalation may cause lung oedema. Exposure at high levels could cause death. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated. See Notes. 

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

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the kidneys, ovary and testes. This may result in tissue lesions. This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans. Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxic effects upon human reproduction. 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 0.1 ppm as TWA; (skin); A3 (confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans).
MAK: skin absorption (H); carcinogen category: 2 

ENVIRONMENT
 

NOTES
The symptoms of lung oedema often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort. Rest and medical observation are therefore essential.
Immediate administration of an appropriate inhalation therapy by a doctor, or by an authorized person, should be considered. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
Symbol: T; R: 23/24/25-68; S: (1/2)-23-24-45 

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