COLUMBUS CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES INC -- CYCLOHEXANE -- 6810-00-492-5589 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CYCLOHEXANE
MSDS Date:09/13/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-492-5589
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:COLUMBUS CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES INC
Address:N 4335 TEMKIN RD
City:COLUMBUS
State:WI
ZIP:53925
Country:US
Info Phone Num:414-623-2140 / FAX  414-623-2577
Emergency Phone Num:414-623-2140
CAGE:5Y144
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEM SCIENTIFIC INC
Address:1250 WASHINGTON ST
Box:City:NORWOOD
State:MA
ZIP:02062
Country:US
Phone:781-440-0900
CAGE:0X801
Company Name:COLUMBUS CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES INC
Address:N 4335 TEMKIN RD
Box:8
City:COLUMBUS
State:WI
ZIP:53925-0008
Country:US
Phone:920-623-2140
CAGE:5Y144

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:CYCLOHEXANE (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:110-82-7
RTECS #:GU6300000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:300 PPM
ACGIH TLV:300 PPM, 9596
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:BENZENE (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:71-43-2
RTECS #:CY1400000
Fraction by Wt: < .1%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:SEE 1910.1028
ACGIH TLV:10 PPM; A2; 9596
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RATS): > 5 G/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NOT EXPECTED TO CAUSE PROLONGED OR
    SIGNIFICANT EYE IRRITATION. PROLONGED OR FREQUENT SKIN CONTACT MAY
    CAUSE SKIN CRACKING/DRYING/DEFATTING. IF SWALLOWED, SUBSTANCE
    CONSIDERED PRACTICALLY NONTOXIC. ASP IRATION HAZARD. BREATHING
    VAPORS AT CONCENTRATIONS ABOVE RECOMMENDED STANDARD CAN CAUSE CNS
    EFFECTS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
    CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
    CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM EFFECTS MAY INCLUDE ONE
    OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, LOSS OF APPETITE,
    WEAKNESS, LOSS OF COORDINATION. EYE IRRITATION, SKIN IRRITATION,
    SKIN DEFATTING/DRYING/C RACKING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES WHILE HOLDING EYELIDS
    OPEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
    WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. IF IRRITATION PERSIST, GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION. INH ALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESTORE BREATHING. GET
    MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION. GIVE MILK OR WATER TO DRINK.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:>-1F,>-18C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:500F
Lower Limits:1.3  %
Upper Limits:8.3  %
Extinguishing Media:FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, WATER FOG
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR SELF CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR. PRODUCT IS EXTREMELY
    FLAMMABLE. LIQUID VERY QUICKLY EVAPORATES
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:INVISIBLE VAPOR SPREADS EASILY AND CAN BE
    SET ON FIRE BY MANY SOURCES SUCH AS PILOT LIGHTS, WELDING
    EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL MOTORS, SWITCHES.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION . STOP
    SOURCE OF LEAK. CLEAN UP RELEASES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. CONTAIN
    LIQUID TO PREVENT FURTHER CONTAMINATION OF SOIL, SURFACE WATER OR
    GROUNDWATER. CLEAN UP SMALL SP ILLS USING APPROPRIATE TECHNIQUES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT USE OR STORE NEAR FLAME, SPARKS
    OR HOT SURFACES. USE ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED AREA. KEEP CONTAINER
    CLOSED. DO NOT WELD, HEAT OR DRILL CONTAINER.
Other Precautions:REPLACE CAP OR BUNG. EMPTIED CONTAINER STILL CONTAINS
    HAZARDOUS OR EXPLOSIVE VAPOR OR LIQUID.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:IF EXPOSURE MAY OR DOES EXCEED OCCUPATION
    EXPOSURE LIMITS USE A NIOSH-APPROVED RESPIRATOR TO PREVENT
    OVEREXPOSURE. IN ACCORD WITH 29 CFR 1910.134 USE EITHER AN
    ATMOSPHERE-SUPPLYING RESPIRATOR OR AN AI R-PURIFYING RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:EXHAUST VENTILATION SUFFICIENT TO KEEP AIRBORNE
    CONCENTRATIONS BELOW RESPECTIVE TLV'S.
Protective Gloves:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES, SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDES
Other Protective Equipment:CHEMICAL RESISTANT CLOTHING AS NECESSARY TO
    PREVENT SKIN CONTACT. AN EMERGENCY EYEWASH AND SHOWER SHOULD BE
    AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER
    BEFORE EATING, DRINKING, SMOKING OR USING TOILET FACILITIES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
REMOVE AND WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:177F,81C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:37.0F,2.8C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT GIVEN
Vapor Pres:175
Vapor Density:2.9
Spec Gravity:0.78
Viscosity:32.6
Evaporation Rate & Reference:1.95 (NO REFERENCE GIVEN)
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, MOBILE LIQUID WITH SWEETISH ODOR
    RESEMBLING THAT OF CHLOROFORM
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100%

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS SUCH AS CHLORATES, NITRATES, PEROXIDES, ETC.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES, SPARKS, OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE,
    OXIDES OF NITROGEN

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:PREVENT WASTE FROM CONTAMINATING SURROUNDING
    ENVIRONMENT. DISCARD ANY PRODUCT, RESIDUE, DISPOSAL CONTAINER OR
    LINER IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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