CYCLOHEXANE

Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, institute rescue breathing. If breathing is difficult, ensure airway is clear and give oxygen. If heart has stopped, immediately begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Keep affected person warm and at rest. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Symptoms: May cause central nervous system depression or effects. Symptoms may include headache, excitation, euphoria, dizziness, incoordination, drowsiness, light-headedness, blurred vision, fatigue, tremors, convulsions, loss of consciousness, coma, respiratory arrest and death, depending on the concentration and duration of exposure. Breathing high concentrations of this material, for example, in a confined space or by intentional abuse, can cause irregular heartbeats which can cause death.

Immediately wash skin with plenty of soap and water after removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention if irritation develops or persists. Place contaminated clothing in closed container for storage until laundered or discarded. If clothing is to be laundered, inform person performing operation of contaminant's hazardous properties. Discard contaminated leather goods.

Symptoms: Contact may cause reddening, itching and inflammation. Skin contact may cause harmful effects in other parts of the body. Prolonged skin contact may defat the skin and cause drying, cracking and/or dermatitis.

Flush immediately with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Eyelids should be held away from the eyeball to ensure thorough rinsing. Get medical attention if irritation develops or persists.

Symptoms: May cause slight to mild eye irritation with tearing, redness, or a stinging or burning sensation. May cause temporary swelling of the eyes with blurred vision. Effects may become more serious with repeated or prolonged contact.

Do not induce vomiting because of danger of aspirating liquid into lungs, causing serious damage and chemical pneumonitis. If spontaneous vomiting occurs, keep head below hips to prevent aspiration and monitor for breathing difficulty. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

Symptoms: May cause irritation of the mouth, throat and gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms may include salivation, pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Aspiration into lungs may cause chemical pneumonia and lung damage. Exposure may also cause central nervous system symptoms similar to those listed under 'Inhalation' (see Inhalation section).

Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide or fire-fighting foam for Class B fires to extinguish fire.

Do not use a solid water stream as it may scatter and spread fire.

Combustion may produce COx, reactive hydrocarbons, irritating vapors, and other decomposition products in the case of incomplete combustion. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel considerable distance to a source of ignition and flash back. Static accumulator (nonconductive) flammable or combustible material may form ignitable vapor-air mixtures in storage tanks and other confined spaces. Bonding and grounding may be insufficient to eliminate the hazard from static accumulation. Explosion hazard if exposed to extreme heat.

Shut off source of flow, if possible. Evacuate area and fight fire from a safe distance. If leak or spill has not ignited, ventilate area and use water spray to disperse gas or vapor, cool adjacent structures, and to protect personnel attempting to stop a leak. Containers can build up pressure if exposed to heat (fire). Stay away from storage tank ends. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety device or any discoloration of storage tank due to fire. Always stay away from tanks engulfed in flame.

Eliminate and/or shut off ignition sources and keep ignition sources out of the area. Keep unnecessary people away; isolate hazard area and deny entry. For spills in confined areas, ensure adequate ventilation. For spills outdoors, stay upwind. Stop leak when safe to do so.

Absorb spill with inert material (e.g., dry sand or earth), then place in a chemical waste container.

Dike far ahead of liquid spill for later disposal.

Use a vapor suppressing foam to reduce vapors. Avoid clean up procedures that may result in water pollution. Do not touch or walk through spilled material.

Use non-sparking tools and grounded equipment for clean-up.

Electrostatic charge may accumulate and create a hazardous condition when handling this material. Bond and ground lines and equipment (tank, transfer lines, pump, floats, etc.) used during transfer. Use non-sparking tools. Do not cut, grind, drill, weld (or introduce any other ignition source) on empty containers. Do not reuse containers unless adequate precautions are taken. Do not use electronic devices while handling, unless the device is certified as intrinsically safe. Avoid personal contact. Do not breathe mist or vapor.

Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, dry, isolated, well-ventilated area away from heat, sources of ignition and incompatibles.

Observe good personal hygiene measures, such as removing contaminated clothing and protective equipment, washing after handling the material and before entering public areas. Restrict eating, drinking and smoking to designated areas to prevent personal chemical contamination. Routinely wash work clothing and protective equipment to remove contaminants.

Bond and ground lines and equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Do not cut, grind, drill, weld (or introduce any other ignition source) on empty containers. Do not use electronic devices unless certified as intrinsically safe.

Explosion-proof ventilation and other forms of engineering controls are the preferred means for controlling exposures below occupational exposure limits and guidelines.

Use chemical resistant gloves when handling this material. Contact the glove manufacturer for specific advice on glove selection regarding permeability and breakthrough times for your use conditions. Gloves should be discarded and replaced if there is any indication of degradation or chemical breakthrough.

Chemical safety glasses, goggles and/or face shield. Have eye washing facilities readily available where eye contact can occur.

A NIOSH approved air purifying respirator with an appropriate cartridge or canister, such as an organic vapor cartridge, may be used in circumstances where airborne organic vapor concentrations may exceed exposure limits. Protection provided by air purifying respirators is limited. Use a positive pressure air supplied respirator if there is any potential for an uncontrolled release, exposure levels are not known, or any other circumstances where air purifying respirators may not provide adequate protection. See OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 for more information regarding respiratory protection and Assigned Protection Factors (APFs).

Avoid skin contact with this material. Additional protective clothing may be necessary. Dermal exposure to this chemical may add to the overall exposure.

Material is stable under normal conditions.

See statements below.

Formation of cumene hydroperoxide with prolonged storage.

Avoid unventilated areas, heat, open flames, sparks and ungrounded electrical equipment.

Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. See precautions under Handling & Storage (Section 7).

Not anticipated under normal conditions.

This material, as supplied, when discarded or disposed of, may be a hazardous waste according to Federal regulations (40 CFR 261).

Not available.