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Cumene

CAS 98-82-8
EC 202-704-5

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Cumene
Product Code
181010000; 181010010; 181010025; 181010050
Chemical Name
Cumene
Synonyms
Isopropylbenzene

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
98-82-8 Check regulations →
EC Number
202-704-5 Check regulations →

Identified Uses

Laboratory chemicals.

Uses advised against

No Information available

Manufacturers & Suppliers

T

Thermo Fisher Scientific

importer

Janssen Pharmaceuticalaan 3a, 2440 Geel, Belgium

F

Fisher Scientific UK

distributor

Bishop Meadow Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 5RG, United Kingdom

F

Fisher Scientific AG

distributor

Neuhofstrasse 11, CH 4153 Reinach

+41 (0) 56 618 41 11

Emergency Contacts

Emergency Contact

001-800-227-6701

Emergency Contact

+32 14 57 52 11

Emergency Contact

001-201-796-7100

Emergency Contact

+32 14 57 52 99

CHEMTREC

001-800-424-9300

CHEMTREC

001-703-527-3887

Tox Info Suisse

145

24hr

Tox Info Suisse

+41-44 251 51 51

Chemtrec

0800 564 402

24h

Chemtrec

+41-43 508 20 11

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. Cat. 3 H226
Asp. Tox. Cat. 1 H304
Carc. Cat. 1B H350
STOT SE Cat. 3 H335
Aquatic Chronic Cat. 2 H411

GHS Pictograms

GHS02 - Flammable

GHS02

GHS07 - Health hazard

GHS07

GHS08 - Serious health hazard

GHS08

GHS09 - Environmental hazard

GHS09

Hazard Statements

H226 Flammable liquid and vapor
H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
H350 May cause cancer
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary Statements

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower
P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing
P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Isopropylbenzene EC: 202-704-5 98-82-8 95% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.

Symptoms: Risk of serious damage to the lungs (by aspiration).

Skin contact

Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If skin irritation persists, call a physician.

Eye contact

Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.

Ingestion

Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water. If vomiting occurs naturally, have victim lean forward.

Immediate Medical Attention

Call a physician or poison control center immediately.

Medical Treatment

Treat symptomatically.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Water spray, carbon dioxide (CO2), dry chemical, alcohol-resistant foam. Water mist may be used to cool closed containers.

Unsuitable media

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

Specific hazards

Flammable. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Containers may explode when heated.

Firefighter Protection

As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Environmental

Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.

Cleanup methods

Soak up with inert absorbent material.

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Wear personal protective equipment/face protection. Ensure adequate ventilation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharges.

Storage

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Flammables area.

Hygiene

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

Fire prevention

Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharges.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Engineering

Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location. Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. Wherever possible, engineering control measures such as the isolation or enclosure of the process, the introduction of process or equipment changes to minimise release or contact, and the use of properly designed ventilation systems, should be adopted to control hazardous materials at source

Hands

Protective gloves. Glove material: Viton (R), Breakthrough time: See manufacturers recommendations, Glove thickness: -, EU standard: EN 374, Glove comments: (minimum requirement). Inspect gloves before use. observe the instructions regarding permeability and breakthrough time which are provided by the supplier of the gloves. (Refer to manufacturer/supplier for information) gloves are suitable for the task: Chemical compatibility, Dexterity, Operational conditions, User susceptibility, e.g. sensitisation effects, also take into consideration the specific local conditions under which the product is used, such as the danger of cuts, abrasion. gloves with care avoiding skin contamination.

Eyes

Goggles (European standard - EN 166)

Respiratory

When workers are facing concentrations above the exposure limit they must use appropriate certified respirators. To protect the wearer, respiratory protective equipment must be the correct fit and be used and maintained properly. Large scale/emergency use: Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 136 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced. Recommended Filter type: Organic gases and vapours filter Type A Brown conforming to EN14387. Small scale/Laboratory use: Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149:2001 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced. Recommended half mask: Valve filtering: EN405; or; Half mask: EN140; plus filter, EN 141. When RPE is used a face piece Fit Test should be conducted

Skin/Body

Long sleeved clothing.

Environmental

Prevent product from entering drains. Do not allow material to contaminate ground water system. Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Physical State
Liquid
Physical State Data
liquid
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Appearance
Colorless
Colour
---
Colour Intensity
---
Form
---
Odor
No information available
Odor Threshold
No data available
Ph
No information available
Melting Point
-96 °C / -140.8 °F
Boiling Point
152 - 154 °C / 305.6 - 309.2 °F
Flash Point
31 °C / 87.8 °F
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
---
Vapor Pressure
5.3 hPa @ 20 °C
Vapor Density
No data available
Relative Density
0.862
Bulk Density
Not applicable
Density
---
Flammability
Flammable
Upper Explosive Limit
6
Lower Explosive Limit
0.8
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
424 °C / 795.2 °F
Decomposition Temperature
No data available
Solubility
---
Partition Coefficient
3.55
Solubility In Water
Slightly soluble
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
120.19
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
0.79 mPa.s at 20 °C
Kinematic Viscosity
---
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

Stable under normal conditions.

Reactivity

None known, based on information available

Hazardous reactions

Hazardous polymerization does not occur. Hazardous Reactions None under normal processing.

Avoid

Excess heat. Incompatible products. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.

Incompatible

None known.

Decomposition

Carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon dioxide (CO₂).

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

14

Transport Information

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

UN Number
UN1918
Shipping Name
ISOPROPYLBENZENE
Transport Class
3
Packing Group
III
15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What other names is Cumene known by?

Cumene is also known as: Isopropylbenzene

What is the hazard signal word for Cumene?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Cumene?

Cumene is a liquid appearing as colorless . It has no information available odor.

What is Cumene used for?

Laboratory chemicals.

What are the hazard statements for Cumene?

This substance has 5 hazard statements:

  • H226: Flammable liquid and vapor
  • H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
  • H335: May cause respiratory irritation
  • H350: May cause cancer
  • H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

What is the melting point of Cumene?

The melting point is -96 °C / -140.8 °F and the boiling point is 152 - 154 °C / 305.6 - 309.2 °F.