PHENYLCYCLOHEXANE
Basic information
- Chemical formula(s): \({\rm C_6H_5C_6H_{11}}\), \({\rm C_{12}H_{16}}\)
- Other names: Cyclohexylbenzene
- CAS: 827-52-1
- International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC): N/A (see Sigma-Aldrich safety data sheet)
- Flammability: yes - requires considerable preheating
- Description: clear, colourless liquid, insoluble in water with pleasant odour.
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)
- Health (blue): 2 - intense or continued but not chronic exposure could cause temporary incapacitation or possible residual injury.
- Flammability (red): 1 - requires considerable preheating, under all ambient temperature conditions, before ignition and combustion can occur. Flash point above 93.3 °C.
- Instability–reactivity (yellow): 0 - normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water.
- Special notice (white): -
Hazard statements
| Code | Phrase |
|---|---|
| H315 | causes skin irritation |
| H319 | causes serious eye irritation |
| H410 | very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects |
Precautionary statements
| Code | Phrase |
|---|---|
| P264 | wash … thoroughly after handling |
| P270 | do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product |
| P273 | avoid release to the environment |
| P280 | wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection |
| P301+P310 | IF SWALLOWED: immediately call the ETH Emergency Desk: +41 44 342 11 88 (from mobile) or 888 (from landline) |
| P301+P312 | IF SWALLOWED: call the ETH Emergency Desk: +41 44 342 11 88 (from mobile) or 888 (from landline) |
| P302+P352 | IF ON SKIN: wash with soap and water |
| P305+P351+P338 | IF IN EYES: rinse continuously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if present and easy to do, continue rinsing |
| P321 | specific treatment (see the label) |
| P330 | rinse mouth |
| P331 | do NOT induce vomiting |
| P332+P313 | IF SKIN IRRITATION OCCURS: get medical advice/attention |
| P337+P313 | IF EYE IRRITATION PERSISTS: get medical advice/attention |
| P362 | take off contaminated clothing |
| P391 | collect spillage |
| P405 | store locked up |
| P501 | dispose of contents/container to HCI-Shop |
Protective measures
Gloves
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and OSHA Glove Selection Chart do not provide recommendation on gloves for handling phenylcyclohexane. Gloves recommendations need to be provided by the chemical manufacturer in the safety data sheet.
- Neoprene: N/A
- Natural latex or rubber: N/A
- Buthyl: N/A
- Nitrile: N/A
Safety goggles
- Always wear safety goggles when handling phenylcyclohexane. Corrective glasses are not considered safety googles.
- Handle phenylcyclohexane inside the fume hood only (with exception of moving the closed bottle to and from the storage cabinet).
Clothing
- Wear long trousers and fully covered shoes.
- Contact lenses are forbidden while working with chemical substances, even in combination with safety glasses.
- Do not wear cosmetics.
- Do not wear synthetic clothing while working with flammable liquids or gases or when a hazard is present as these materials tend to melt and stick to exposed skin.
- Do not wear headphones.
Spill management
- Use personal protective equipment.
- Avoid dust formation, avoid breathing dust.
- Avoid breathing vapors or mist.
- Ensure adequate ventilation.
- Evacuate personnel to safe areas.
- Sweep up without creating dust and arrange disposal.
- Do not let it enter drain.
- If a spill happened outside the fume hood (on the floor or desktop) contact Dr Jakub Tkaczuk (+41 44 632 31 62) and the ETH Emergency Desk (+41 44 342 11 88 from mobile or 888 from landline).