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Cumene

DANGER Liquid SDS/MSDS

Chemical Product Identification & Regulatory Data

Official chemical identifiers, CAS numbers, and regulatory compliance information

Basic Product Information

Product Name
Cumene
Product Code
L03500
Chemical Name
cumeen

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number

Chemical Abstracts Service registry number - unique identifier for chemical substances

EC Number

European Community number - used for regulatory compliance in EU/EEA

Uses Information

Identified Uses
SU24 Scientific research and development

Overview

Cumene (CAS: 98-82-8 ) commonly used su24 scientific research and development.

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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
Asp. Tox. Category 1 H304
Acute Tox. Category 4 H302
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

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.
  • H302: Harmful if swallowed.
  • H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
  • H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statements

  • P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
  • P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • 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.
  • 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

🕒

During normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8am-7pm EST)

Emergency Contact

📞

Carechem

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
cumeen
EC: 202-704-5
98-82-8 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.

🖐️ Skin Contact

Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.

👁️ Eye Contact

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

🍽️ Ingestion/Swallowing

Seek medical treatment.

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

🔥 Flash Point
46 °C (115 °F)
Critical Property
📊 Properties Status
Not available
👃 Odor
Not determined
📊 Upper Explosive Limit
6.5 Vol %
🧪 Physical State
Liquid
Critical Property
🔥 Flammability
Not determined.
⚖️ Density
0.864 g/cm3 (7.21 lbs/gal)
Critical Property
👁️ Appearance
Not available
📊 Metal Corrosion
Not available
📊 Dynamic Viscosity
Not determined.
🧪 Ph
Not determined.
📊 Softening Point
Not available
📊 Relative Density
Not determined.
📊 Cloud Point
Not available
📊 Solubility In Water
Not miscible or difficult to mix
📊 Molecular Weight
Not available
🧊 Melting Point
-96 °℃ (-141 ºF)
Critical Property
📊 Partition Coefficient
Not determined.
📊 Lower Explosive Limit
0.9 Vol %
📊 Vapor Density
Not determined.
📊 Form
Liquid
📊 Crystallisation Point
Not available
📊 Freezing Point
Not available
📊 Physical State Data
liquid
📊 Odor Threshold
Not determined.
💨 Evaporation Rate
Not determined.
📊 Solubility In Fat
Not available
💧 Solubility
Not miscible or difficult to mix
📊 Solidification Point
Not available
🎨 Colour
Colorless
📊 Auto Ignition Temperature
425 ℃ (797 ºF)
📊 Decomposition Temperature
Not determined
📊 Explosive Limits
Not available
📊 Kinematic Viscosity
Not determined.
💨 Vapor Pressure
13 hPa (10 mm Hg)
📊 Colour Intensity
Not available
💨 Boiling Point
152-154 ℃ (306-309 °F)
Critical Property
📊 Voc Content
Not available
📊 Bulk Density
Not available
📊 Relative Evaporation Rate
Not available
📊 State Under Standard Conditions
Not available

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. Penetration time of glove material (in minutes) Not determined.

👁️ Eye Protection

Safety glasses

😷 Respiratory Protection

Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present.

🦺 Skin/Body Protection

Protective work clothing.

Transportation & Shipping Information

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

🏷️ UN Number

UN1918

📦 Proper Shipping Name

ISOPROPYLBENZENE

⚠️ Transport Hazard Class

3

📋 Packing Group

III

🚢 IMDG Maritime Transport Precautions

F-E,S-È

✈️ IATA Air Transport Precautions

F-E,S-È

Chemical Safety FAQ & Common Questions

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

What is the hazard signal word for Cumene?

The signal word for this substance is "danger".

What is the physical form of Cumene?

Cumene is a liquid with colorless color. It has not determined odor.

What is the solubility of Cumene?

Not miscible or difficult to mix

What is Cumene used for?

SU24 Scientific research and development

What are the hazard statements for Cumene?

This substance has 4 hazard statements: H226: Flammable liquid and vapour. H302: Harmful if swallowed. H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

What is the melting point of Cumene?

The melting point is -96 °℃ (-141 ºF) and the boiling point is 152-154 ℃ (306-309 °F).