NextSDS Logo
Cy

Cyclohexyl isocyanate

DANGER Liquid SDS/MSDS

Chemical Product Identification & Regulatory Data

Official chemical identifiers, CAS numbers, and regulatory compliance information

Basic Product Information

Product Name
Cyclohexyl isocyanate
Product Code
B23059, L13768

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
N/A

Chemical Abstracts Service registry number - unique identifier for chemical substances

Uses Information

Identified Uses
SU24 Scientific research and development

Overview

Cyclohexyl isocyanate is a colorless substance commonly used su24 scientific research and development.

Manage Your Safety Data Sheets

Organize and access your chemical safety data with ease.

GHS Hazard Classification & Safety Warnings

Globally Harmonized System (GHS) hazard pictograms, signal words, and safety classifications

Classification Status

Classified

Signal Word

danger (Danger)

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. Category 3 H226
Acute Tox. Category 3 H301
Acute Tox. Category 3 H311
Acute Tox. Category 1 H330
Resp. Sens. Category 1 H334
Eye Dam. Category 1 H318
Skin Irr. Category 2 H315
STOT SE Category 3 H335

GHS Hazard Pictograms & Safety Symbols

GHS02 GHS Hazard Pictogram: Flammable hazard - Fire risk materials including gases, liquids, and solids

GHS02

GHS05 GHS Hazard Pictogram: Corrosive hazard - Materials that can cause severe skin burns and eye damage

GHS05

GHS06 GHS Hazard Pictogram: Acute toxicity hazard - Poisonous materials that can cause death or serious harm

GHS06

GHS07 GHS Hazard Pictogram: Health hazard warning - Materials harmful to health including irritants and sensitizers

GHS07

GHS08 GHS Hazard Pictogram: Serious health hazard - Carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic to organs

GHS08

GHS (Globally Harmonized System) pictograms indicate specific chemical hazard categories and safety precautions

Hazard Statements

  • H226: Flammable liquid and vapour.
  • H301: Toxic if swallowed.
  • H311: Toxic in contact with skin.
  • H330: Fatal if inhaled.
  • H315: Causes skin irritation.
  • H318: Causes serious eye damage.
  • H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
  • H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statements

  • P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
  • P301+P310: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor/ ..
  • P303+P361+P353: If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
  • P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P320: Specific treatment is urgent (see on this label).
  • P361: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
  • P405: Store locked up.
  • P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Chemical Manufacturers & Supply Chain

Authorized suppliers, manufacturers, and distribution network information

Alfa Aesar Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc. company logo - Safety Data Sheet supplier organization

Alfa Aesar Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc.

manufacturer

📍

30 Bond Street, Ward Hill, MA 01835-8099

🌍

US

📞

800-343-0660

📠

800-322-4757

24/7 Emergency Response & Poison Control

Critical emergency contact numbers for chemical spills, exposure incidents, and medical emergencies

Emergency Contact

📞

(800) 343-0660

🕒

Monday-Friday, 8am-7pm EST

Chemical Composition & Hazardous Ingredients

Detailed component analysis, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Product Type

substance

General Composition

Chemical characterization: Substances

Chemical Components & Hazardous Substances

Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Cyclohexyl isocyanate
EC: 221-639-3
3173-53-3 Not specified ✓ Non-hazardous

Emergency First Aid Measures

Critical first aid procedures for chemical exposure incidents and medical emergencies

🫁 Inhalation Exposure

Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Seek immediate medical advice.

🖐️ Skin Contact

Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly. Seek immediate medical advice.

👁️ Eye Contact

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.

🍽️ Ingestion/Swallowing

Seek medical treatment.

Fire Fighting Measures & Emergency Response

Fire suppression methods, extinguishing media, and firefighting safety procedures

Suitable Extinguishing Media

CO2, sand, extinguishing powder.

Unsuitable Extinguishing Media

Do not use water.

⚠️ Specific Fire Hazards

If this product is involved in a fire, the following can be released: Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide, Hydrogen cyanide (HCN), Nitrogen oxides (NOx).

🛡️ Firefighter Protection Equipment

Wear self-contained respirator. Wear fully protective impervious suit.

Accidental Release Measures & Spill Response

Emergency spill cleanup procedures, containment methods, and environmental protection

🌍 Environmental Precautions

Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.

Related Chemical Substances & Alternative Products

Similar chemicals with comparable safety profiles and industrial applications

Technical Specifications & Material Properties

Physical state, chemical properties, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

🧪 Physical State
Liquid
Critical Property
📊 Physical State Data
liquid
📊 State Under Standard Conditions
Not available
👁️ Appearance
Colorless
🎨 Colour
Colorless
📊 Colour Intensity
Not available
📊 Form
Liquid
👃 Odor
Pungent
📊 Odor Threshold
Not determined.
🧪 Ph
Not determined.
🧊 Melting Point
-80 °C (-112 ºF)
Critical Property
💨 Boiling Point
168-170 °C (334-338 °F)
Critical Property
🔥 Flash Point
48 °C (118 °F)
Critical Property
📊 Freezing Point
Not available
📊 Softening Point
Not available
📊 Solidification Point
Not available
📊 Cloud Point
Not available
📊 Crystallisation Point
Not available
📊 Relative Evaporation Rate
Not available
💨 Evaporation Rate
Not determined.
💨 Vapor Pressure
2.2 hPa (2 mm Hg)
📊 Vapor Density
Not determined.
📊 Relative Density
Not determined.
📊 Bulk Density
Not available
⚖️ Density
0.98 g/cm3 (8.178 lbs/gal)
Critical Property
🔥 Flammability
Not determined.
📊 Upper Explosive Limit
Not determined.
📊 Lower Explosive Limit
Not determined.
📊 Explosive Limits
Not available
📊 Auto Ignition Temperature
390 °C (734 °F)
📊 Decomposition Temperature
Not determined.
💧 Solubility
Decomposes
📊 Partition Coefficient
Not determined.
📊 Solubility In Water
Decomposes
📊 Solubility In Fat
Not available
📊 Molecular Weight
Not available
📊 Voc Content
Not available
📊 Metal Corrosion
Not available
📊 Dynamic Viscosity
Not available
📊 Kinematic Viscosity
Not available
📊 Properties Status
Not available

Safe Handling & Storage Procedures

Industrial handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace safety requirements

⚠️ Handling Precautions

• Handle under dry protective gas.

• Keep container tightly sealed.

• Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.

• Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.

• Open and handle container with care.

🏪 Storage Conditions

• Store under dry inert gas.

• This product is moisture sensitive.

• Keep container tightly sealed.

• Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

• Protect from humidity and water.

🔥 Fire Prevention Measures

Protect against electrostatic charges. Keep ignition sources away.

Exposure Controls & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and required safety equipment

🏭 Engineering Controls

Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.

🧤 Hand Protection

Impervious gloves. Check protective gloves prior to each use for their proper condition. The selection of suitable gloves not only depends on the material, but also on quality. Quality will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.

👁️ Eye Protection

Tightly sealed goggles

😷 Respiratory Protection

Use self-contained respiratory protective device in emergency situations.

🦺 Skin/Body Protection

Protective work clothing.

Chemical Stability & Reactivity Data

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials information

Chemical Stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

⚗️ Reactivity

No information known.

⚠️ Hazardous Reactions

No dangerous reactions known

🚫 Conditions to Avoid

No further relevant information available.

🧪 Incompatible Materials

Oxidizing agents, Alcohols, Amines, Water/moisture

💨 Hazardous Decomposition Products

Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide, Hydrogen cyanide, Nitrogen oxides

Ecological Information & Environmental Impact

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, bioaccumulation, and ecological effects data

🌱 Toxicity

Aquatic toxicity: No further relevant information available.

🌱 Persistence and degradability

No further relevant information available.

🌱 Bioaccumulative potential

No further relevant information available.

🌱 Mobility in soil

No further relevant information available.

🌱 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT: Not applicable. vPvB: Not applicable.

🌱 Endocrine disrupting properties

No further relevant information available.

🌱 Other adverse effects

No further relevant information available.

Waste Disposal & Treatment Methods

Waste disposal procedures, treatment methods, and regulatory compliance requirements

♻️ Waste Treatment Methods

Consult state, local or national regulations to ensure proper disposal.

Transportation & Shipping Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory transport requirements

🏷️ UN Number

UN2488

📦 Proper Shipping Name

Cyclohexyl isocyanate

⚠️ Transport Hazard Class

6.1 Toxic substances.

📋 Packing Group

I

🚛 ADR Transport Precautions

Warning: Toxic substances Yes

Regulatory Information & Compliance

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and regulatory compliance status

📋 Regulatory Summary

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

Chemical Safety Assessment

No chemical safety assessment has been performed for this substance.

ℹ️ Additional Regulatory Information

Information about limitation of use: For use only by technically qualified individuals.

Chemical Safety FAQ & Common Questions

Most frequently asked questions about safety, handling, storage, and regulatory compliance

What is the hazard signal word for Cyclohexyl isocyanate?

The signal word for this substance is "danger".

What is the physical form of Cyclohexyl isocyanate?

Cyclohexyl isocyanate is a liquid appearing as colorless with colorless color. It has pungent odor.

What is the solubility of Cyclohexyl isocyanate?

Decomposes

What is Cyclohexyl isocyanate used for?

SU24 Scientific research and development

What are the hazard statements for Cyclohexyl isocyanate?

This substance has 8 hazard statements: H226: Flammable liquid and vapour. H301: Toxic if swallowed. H311: Toxic in contact with skin. H330: Fatal if inhaled. H315: Causes skin irritation. H318: Causes serious eye damage. H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

What is the melting point of Cyclohexyl isocyanate?

The melting point is -80 °C (-112 ºF) and the boiling point is 168-170 °C (334-338 °F).