Chemical Product Identification & Regulatory Data
Official chemical identifiers, CAS numbers, and regulatory compliance information
Basic Product Information
Regulatory Identifiers
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Uses Information
Overview
Cyclohexane commonly used manufacture of substance formulation and (re)packing of substances and mixtures use as an intermediate use in coatings - industrial use in cleaning agents - industrial use in blowing agents of substance - industrial binders and release agents - industrial use as laboratory reagent - industrial use in polymer processing - industrial use in polymer production of substance - industrial use in coatings - professional use in cleaning agents - professional use as laboratory reagent - professional use in polymer processing - professional use in oil and gas field drilling and production operations - professional use in coatings - consumer.
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GHS Hazard Classification & Safety Warnings
Globally Harmonized System (GHS) hazard pictograms, signal words, and safety classifications
Classification Status
Signal Word
Hazard Classifications
GHS Hazard Pictograms & Safety Symbols
GHS02
GHS08
GHS07
GHS09
GHS (Globally Harmonized System) pictograms indicate specific chemical hazard categories and safety precautions
Hazard Statements
- H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
- H315: Causes skin irritation.
- H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
- H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary Statements
- P102: Keep out of reach of children.
- P101: If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
- P280: Wear protective gloves.
- P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
- P273: Avoid release to the environment.
- P261: Avoid breathing vapour.
- P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
- P391: Collect spillage.
- P304+P312: IF INHALED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell.
- P301+P310: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician.
- P331: Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P362+P364: Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
- P405: Store locked up.
- P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
- P501: Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.
Chemical Manufacturers & Supply Chain
Authorized suppliers, manufacturers, and distribution network information
BP Europa SE
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24/7 Emergency Response & Poison Control
Critical emergency contact numbers for chemical spills, exposure incidents, and medical emergencies
Giftnotruf Berlin/Emergency Poison Centre
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Chemical Composition & Hazardous Ingredients
Detailed component analysis, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification
Product Type
Mono-constituent substanceChemical Components & Hazardous Substances
| Chemical Name | CAS Number | Concentration | Hazardous |
|---|---|---|---|
| cyclohexane EC: 203-806-2 | 110-82-7 | 99.9-100% | ⚠️ Hazardous |
Composition Notes
See Section 16 for the full text of the H statements declared above. Occupational exposure limits, if available, are listed in Section 8.
Emergency First Aid Measures
Critical first aid procedures for chemical exposure incidents and medical emergencies
🫁 Inhalation Exposure
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. Get medical attention. If exposure to vapour, mists or fumes causes drowsiness, headache, blurred vision or irritation of the eyes, nose or throat, remove immediately to fresh air. Keep patient warm and at rest. If any symptoms persist obtain medical advice.
Symptoms:
Can cause central nervous system (CNS) depression. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. If exposure to vapour, mists or fumes causes drowsiness, headache, blurred vision or irritation of the eyes, nose or throat. Solvent "sniffing" (abuse) or intentional overexposure to vapours can produce serious central nervous system effects, including unconsciousness, and possibly death. Vapour, mist or fume may irritate the nose, mouth and respiratory tract.
🖐️ Skin Contact
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Drench contaminated clothing with water before removing. This is necessary to avoid the risk of sparks from static electricity that could ignite contaminated clothing. Contaminated clothing is a fire hazard. Contaminated leather, particularly footwear, must be discarded. Wash clothing before reuse. Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse. Get medical attention.
Symptoms:
Causes skin irritation (acute). Prolonged or repeated contact can defat the skin and lead to irritation and/or dermatitis (delayed).
👁️ Eye Contact
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Eyelids should be held away from the eyeball to ensure thorough rinsing. Check for and remove any contact lenses. Get medical attention.
Symptoms:
No known significant effects or critical hazards (acute). Vapour, mist or fume may cause eye irritation. Exposure to vapour, mist or fume may cause stinging, redness and watering of the eyes (delayed).
🍽️ Ingestion/Swallowing
Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately. Aspiration hazard if swallowed. Can enter lungs and cause damage. Get medical attention immediately.
Symptoms:
Irritating to mouth, throat and stomach. Aspiration hazard if swallowed -- harmful or fatal if liquid is aspirated into lungs (acute). If swallowed, may irritate the mouth, throat and digestive system. If swallowed, may cause abdominal pain, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, dizziness and drowsiness (delayed).
🚨 Immediate Medical Attention Required
Get medical attention (for eye, skin, inhalation). If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately (for ingestion). Aspiration hazard if swallowed. Can enter lungs and cause damage. Get medical attention immediately (for ingestion). Product can be aspirated on swallowing or following regurgitation of stomach contents, and can cause severe and potentially fatal chemical pneumonitis, which will require urgent treatment.
Medical Treatment
Treatment should in general be symptomatic and directed to relieving any effects. Product can be aspirated on swallowing or following regurgitation of stomach contents, and can cause severe and potentially fatal chemical pneumonitis, which will require urgent treatment. Gastric lavage should be undertaken only after endotracheal intubation.
Fire Fighting Measures & Emergency Response
Fire suppression methods, extinguishing media, and firefighting safety procedures
✅ Suitable Extinguishing Media
In case of fire, use water fog, foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide extinguisher or spray.
❌ Unsuitable Extinguishing Media
Do not use water jet. The use of a water jet may cause the fire to spread by splashing the burning product.
⚠️ Specific Fire Hazards
Highly flammable liquid and vapour. In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and the container may burst, with the risk of a subsequent explosion. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. Vapours can form explosive mixtures with air. Vapours are heavier than air and can spread along the ground or float on water surfaces to remote ignition sources. Vapours may accumulate in low or confined areas or travel a considerable distance to a source of ignition and flash back. Liquid will float and may reignite on surface of water.
🔥 Fire Fighting Instructions
No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if there is a fire. Move containers from fire area if this can be done without risk. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool.
🛡️ Firefighter Protection Equipment
Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode. Clothing for fire- fighters (including helmets, protective boots and gloves) conforming to European standard EN 469 will provide a basic level of protection for chemical incidents. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training.
Accidental Release Measures & Spill Response
Emergency spill cleanup procedures, containment methods, and environmental protection
🚨 Emergency Procedures
Immediately contact emergency personnel. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. Eliminate all ignition sources. Evacuate surrounding areas. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. Do not touch or walk through spilt material. Floors may be slippery; use care to avoid falling. No flares, smoking or flames in hazard area. Avoid breathing vapour or mist. Provide adequate ventilation. Put on appropriate personal protective equipment.
💧 Small Spill Procedures
Eliminate all ignition sources. Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Absorb with an inert material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container. Use spark- proof tools and explosion-proof equipment. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor. The method and equipment used must be in conformance with appropriate regulations and industry practice on explosive atmospheres.
🌊 Large Spill Procedures
Eliminate all ignition sources. Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Approach the release from upwind. Prevent entry into sewers, water courses, basements or confined areas. Dike spill area and do not allow product to reach sewage system and surface or ground water. Contain and collect spillage with non-combustible, absorbent material e.g. sand, earth, vermiculite or diatomaceous earth and place in container for disposal according to local regulations. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment. Contaminated absorbent material may pose the same hazard as the spilt product. The method and equipment used must be in conformance with appropriate regulations and industry practice on explosive atmospheres. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor.
🌍 Environmental Precautions
Avoid dispersal of spilt material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air). Water polluting material. May be harmful to the environment if released in large quantities. Collect spillage. In case of small spillages in closed waters (i.e. ports), contain product with floating barriers or other equipment. Collect spilled product by absorbing with specific floating absorbents. If possible, large spillages in open waters should be contained with floating barriers or other mechanical means. If this is not possible, control the spreading of the spillage, and collect the product by skimming or other suitable mechanical means. The use of dispersants should be advised by an expert, and, if required, approved by local authorities. Collect recovered product and other contaminated materials in suitable tanks or containers for recycle, recovery or safe disposal.
🧹 Cleanup Methods
Absorb with an inert material. Contain and collect spillage with non-combustible, absorbent material. Collect spilled product by absorbing with specific floating absorbents. Collect the product by skimming or other suitable mechanical means.
Cleanup Materials:
inert material. non-combustible, absorbent material e.g. sand, earth, vermiculite or diatomaceous earth. specific floating absorbents.
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
Safe Handling & Storage Procedures
Industrial handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace safety requirements
⚠️ Handling Precautions
• Put on appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Do not swallow.
• Aspiration hazard if swallowed.
• Can enter lungs and cause damage.
• Never siphon by mouth.
• Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
• Avoid breathing vapour or mist.
• Avoid contact of spilt material and runoff with soil and surface waterways.
• Use only with adequate ventilation.
• Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate.
• Keep in the original container or an approved alternative made from a compatible material, kept tightly closed when not in use.
• Store and use away from heat, sparks, open flame or any other ignition source.
• Use explosion-proof electrical (ventilating, lighting and material handling) equipment.
• Use only non-sparking tools.
• Take precautionary measures against electrostatic discharges.
• Do not reuse container.
• Empty containers retain product residue and can be hazardous.
🏪 Storage Conditions
• Store in accordance with local regulations.
• Store in a segregated and approved area.
• Store in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials (see Section 10).
• Store locked up.
• Keep away from heat and direct sunlight.
• Eliminate all ignition sources.
• Separate from oxidising materials.
• Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use.
• Containers that have been opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.
• Store and use only in equipment/containers designed for use with this product.
• Do not store in unlabelled containers.
• Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination.
🧼 General Hygiene Measures
Eating, drinking and smoking should be prohibited in areas where this material is handled, stored and processed. Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and protective equipment before entering eating areas. See also Section 8 for additional information on hygiene measures.
🔥 Fire Prevention Measures
Store and use away from heat, sparks, open flame or any other ignition source. Eliminate all ignition sources. Product contaminated rags, paper or material used to absorb spillages, represent a fire hazard, and should not be allowed to accumulate. Dispose of safely immediately after use.
Exposure Controls & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and required safety equipment
🏭 Engineering Controls
Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the relevant airborne concentrations below their respective occupational exposure limits. All activities involving chemicals should be assessed for their risks to health, to ensure exposures are adequately controlled. Personal protective equipment should only be considered after other forms of control measures (e.g. engineering controls) have been suitably evaluated. Personal protective equipment should conform to appropriate standards, be suitable for use, be kept in good condition and properly maintained. Your supplier of personal protective equipment should be consulted for advice on selection and appropriate standards. For further information contact your national organisation for standards. The final choice of protective equipment will depend upon a risk assessment. It is important to ensure that all items of personal protective equipment are compatible.
🧤 Hand Protection
General Information: Because specific work environments and material handling practices vary, safety procedures should be developed for each intended application. The correct choice of protective gloves depends upon the chemicals being handled, and the conditions of work and use. Most gloves provide protection for only a limited time before they must be discarded and replaced (even the best chemically resistant gloves will break down after repeated chemical exposures). Gloves should be chosen in consultation with the supplier / manufacturer and taking account of a full assessment of the working conditions. Wear chemical resistant gloves. Do not re-use gloves. Protective gloves will deteriorate over time due to physical and chemical damage. Inspect and replace gloves on a regular basis. Protective gloves must give suitable protection against mechanical risks (i.e. abrasion, blade cut and puncture). The frequency of replacement will depend upon the circumstances of use.
👁️ Eye Protection
Chemical splash goggles.
😷 Respiratory Protection
If local exhaust ventilation or other methods of ventilation are not possible or are insufficient, wear suitable respiratory protective devices. Wear suitable respiratory protective devices if there is a risk of exposure limits being exceeded. The choice of suitable respiratory device will depend upon a risk assessment of the workplace environment and the task being carried out. If required, the respiratory device must be certified as safe in defined explosive atmospheres (EX Label). Respiratory protective devices must be checked to ensure they fit correctly each time they are worn. Please consult European standard EN 529 for further guidance on the selection, use, care and maintenance of respiratory protective devices. Suitable breathing apparatus (independent of ambient atmosphere) must be worn if any of the following situations apply. - When the workplace atmosphere is considered to be immediately dangerous to life and health. - When there is a risk of the workplace atmosphere being oxygen deficient. - When the workplace atmosphere is uncontrolled. - When the workplace atmosphere is unknown. - When there is a risk of loss of consciousness or asphyxiation - When entry into a confined space is required. - When there is a risk of gases being released that could be a fire or explosion hazard. - When the concentration of contaminants in the atmosphere exceeds the level of protection (maximum allowed concentration) given by a filtering device - When the contaminants have a low odour that would not be tasted or smelt by the wearer of a filtering device if the filter became exhausted or saturated. - When there is a risk of hydrogen sulphide exposure limits being exceeded. Use with adequate ventilation. If there is a requirement for the use of a respiratory protective device, but the use of breathing apparatus (independent of ambient atmosphere) is not required, then a suitable filtering device must be worn. The filter class must be suitable for the maximum contaminant concentration (gas/vapour/ aerosol/particulates) that may arise when handling the product. Recommended: Combined filter suitable for gases, vapours and particles (dust, smoke, mist, aerosol). Filter type: AP.
Chemical Stability & Reactivity Data
Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials information
✅ Chemical Stability
The product is stable.
⚗️ Reactivity
No specific test data available for this product. Refer to Conditions to avoid and Incompatible materials for additional information.
⚠️ Hazardous Reactions
Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous reactions will not occur. Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous polymerisation will not occur.
🚫 Conditions to Avoid
Avoid all possible sources of ignition (spark or flame). Avoid excessive heat.
🧪 Incompatible Materials
Reactive or incompatible with the following materials: oxidising materials.
💨 Hazardous Decomposition Products
Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should not be produced.
Ecological Information & Environmental Impact
Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, bioaccumulation, and ecological effects data
🌱 Toxicity
| Product/ingredient name | Test authority / Test number | Species | Type / Result | Exposure | Effects | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cyclohexane | Equivalent 201 to OECD | Algae | Acute EC50 >4.425 mg/l Measured | 72 hours | (growth rate) | - |
| Equivalent 202 to OECD | Daphnia | Acute EC50 0.9 mg/l Measured Fresh water | 48 hours | Mobility | - | |
| Equivalent 202 to OECD | Daphnia | Acute EC50 2.4 mg/l Nominal Fresh water | 48 hours | Mobility | - | |
| Modelled - data | Algae | Acute EL50 2.413 mg/l Nominal | 72 hours | - | - | |
| Equivalent 203 to OECD | Fish | Acute LC50 4.53 mg/l | 96 hours | - | - | |
| Modelled - data | Daphnia | Acute LL50 4.36 mg/l Nominal Fresh water | 48 hours | Mobility | - | |
| Modelled - data | Fish | Acute LL50 2.331 mg/l | 72 hours | - | - |
| Equivalent 201 to OECD | Algae | Acute NOEC 0.952 mg/l Measured | 72 hours | (growth rate) - |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modelled - data | Algae | Acute NOELR 0.462 mg/l Nominal | 72 hours | - - |
| Modelled - data | Daphnia | Chronic NOELR 0.835 mg/l Nominal | 21 days | - - |
| Modelled - data | Fish | Chronic NOELR 0.447 mg/l | 21 days | - - |
🌱 Persistence and degradability
| Product/ingredient name | Test authority / Test number Result - Exposure | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| cyclohexane | OECD 301F 77 % - Readily - 28 days | - |
| Product/ingredient name | Aquatic half-life | Photolysis | Biodegradability |
|---|---|---|---|
| clohexane | - | 50%; 2.1 day(s) | Readily |
🌱 Bioaccumulative potential
| Product/ingredient name | LogPow | BCF | Potential |
|---|---|---|---|
| yclohexane | 3.44 | 167 | Low |
🌱 Mobility in soil
| Soil/water partition coefficient (Koc) | Not available. |
| Mobility | Spillages may penetrate the soil causing ground water contamination. |
🌱 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
| Product/ingredient name | PBT | P | B | T | vPvB | vP | vB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | No | N/A | N/A | No | N/A | N/A | N/A |
🌱 Endocrine disrupting properties
| 12.6 Endocrine disrupting properties | Not available. |
| Other ecological information | Spills may form a film on water surfaces causing physical damage to organisms. Oxygen transfer could also be impaired. |
| 12.7 Other adverse effects | No known significant effects or critical hazards. |
🌱 Other adverse effects
| 12.6 Endocrine disrupting properties | Not available. |
| Other ecological information | Spills may form a film on water surfaces causing physical damage to organisms. Oxygen transfer could also be impaired. |
| 12.7 Other adverse effects | No known significant effects or critical hazards. |
Waste Disposal & Treatment Methods
Waste disposal procedures, treatment methods, and regulatory compliance requirements
♻️ Waste Treatment Methods
Where possible, arrange for product to be recycled. Dispose of via an authorised person/ licensed waste disposal contractor in accordance with local regulations.
🗂️ Product Disposal Recommendations
Where possible, arrange for product to be recycled. Dispose of via an authorised person/ licensed waste disposal contractor in accordance with local regulations.
🏷️ Waste Classification Codes
Transportation & Shipping Information
UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory transport requirements
🏷️ UN Number
UN1145
📦 Proper Shipping Name
CYCLOHEXANE
⚠️ Transport Hazard Class
3
📋 Packing Group
II
🚛 ADR Transport Precautions
The environmentally hazardous substance mark is not required when transported in sizes of 5 L or 5 kg.
🚢 IMDG Maritime Transport Precautions
The marine pollutant mark is not required when transported in sizes of 5 L or 5 kg.
✈️ IATA Air Transport Precautions
The environmentally hazardous substance mark may appear if required by other transportation regulations.
Regulatory Information & Compliance
Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and regulatory compliance status
📋 Regulatory Summary
The company, as identified in Section 1, sells this product in the EU in compliance with the current requirements of REACH. All components are active or exempted. All components are listed or exempted in various global inventories.
✅ Chemical Safety Assessment
Chemical safety assessment has been performed for this substance.
ℹ️ Additional Regulatory Information
None of the components are listed as Substances of very high concern.
Chemical Safety FAQ & Common Questions
Most frequently asked questions about safety, handling, storage, and regulatory compliance
What is the hazard signal word for Cyclohexane?
The signal word for this substance is "danger".
What is the physical form of Cyclohexane?
Cyclohexane is a liquid. with colourless. color. It has solvent. odor.
What is the solubility of Cyclohexane?
Very slightly soluble (water), 0.052 g/l at room temperature
What is Cyclohexane used for?
Manufacture of substance Formulation and (re)packing of substances and mixtures Use as an intermediate Use in coatings - Industrial Use in cleaning agents - Industrial Use in blowing agents of substance - Industrial Binders and release agents - Industrial Use as laboratory reagent - Industrial Use in polymer processing - Industrial Use in polymer production of substance - Industrial Use in coatings - Professional Use in cleaning agents - Professional Use as laboratory reagent - Professional Use in polymer processing - Professional Use in oil and gas field drilling and production operations - Professional Use in coatings - Consumer
What are the hazard statements for Cyclohexane?
This substance has 5 hazard statements: H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H315: Causes skin irritation. H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
What is the melting point of Cyclohexane?
The melting point is 6.5C (43.7F) and the boiling point is 80.7C (177.3F).