Cyclohexane, Environmental Grade, 99.7+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Suitable for pesticide residue, environmental and GC analysis

Used in environmental and GC analysis, for industrial production of adipic acid and caprolactam, which is a precursor of nylon, used as a solvent, and to make nylon and paint remover.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

• Melting Point: 6.5°C
• Color: Colorless
• UN Number: UN1145
• Beilstein: 1900225
• Merck Index: 14,2723
• Solubility Information: Immiscible in water and soluble in ether,alcohol and acetone. Miscible with olive oil.
• Formula Weight: 84.16
• Percent Purity: ≥99.7%
• Grade: Environmental
• Density: 0.779 g/mL
• Boiling Point: 80°C to 81°C
• Quantity: 4 L
• Flash Point: -18°C (-1°F)
• Odor: Pungent
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Refractive Index: 1.426
• Chemical Name or Material: Cyclohexane

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Cyclohexane

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Flammable liquid Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
• Aspiration toxicity Category 1
• ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1

Hazard Statement

• H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
• H304-May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
• H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P273-Avoid release to the environment.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P240-Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P362-Take off contaminated clothing.
• P405-Store locked up.
• P501-Dispose of contents/container to .

RUO – Research Use Only