International Chemical Safety Cards

4-METHYLCYCLOHEXANOL

ICSC: 0296

p-Methylcyclohexanol
4-Hexahydromethylphenol
p-Hexahydromethylphenol
C₇H₁₄O
Molecular mass: 114.2
ICSC # 0296
CAS # 589-91-3
December 03, 2001 Validated

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames.	AFFF, alcohol-resistant foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION	Above 70°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	Above 70°C use a closed system, ventilation.

EXPOSURE
•INHALATION	Cough. Headache.	Ventilation.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
•SKIN	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
•EYES	Redness.	Safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.

Ventilation along the floor.

SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK

ICSC: 0296

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

International Chemical Safety Cards

4-METHYLCYCLOHEXANOL

ICSC: 0296

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS LIQUID.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:

CHEMICAL DANGERS:

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.
MAK: IIb (not established but data is available) (DFG 2004).

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is slightly irritating to the eyes and the skin . Exposure at high levels of the vapour may result in irritation of the eyes and upper respiratory tract.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis.

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 173°C
Melting point: see Notes
Relative density (water = 1): 0.92
Solubility in water:
poor

Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.9
Flash point:
70°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 295°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.79

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

N O T E S

This substance exists in two geometrical isomers (cis and trans). Other boiling points: 173°C (cis), 174°C (trans). Melting point: -9.2°C (cis). Card has been partly updated in October 2005. See section Occupational Exposure Limits.

NFPA Code: H; F 2; R 0;

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 0296	4-METHYLCYCLOHEXANOL
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:

Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.