Cyclohexane Chemical

Product Details:

This compound is used as a solvent to dissolve cellulose ethers, lacquers, resins, fats, waxes, oils, bitumen and crude rubber. It is also used in perfume manufacturing, during surface coating operations (lacquers), in synthesis of adipic acid for production of nylon 66 and engineering plastics, during synthesis of caprolactam in nylon 6, paint and varnish remover, in the extraction of essential oils, in analytical chemistry for molecular weight determinations, in the manufacturing of adipic acid, benzene, cyclohexyl chloride, nitrocyclohexane, cyclohexanol and cyclohexanone, in the manufacturing of solid fuel for camp stoves, in fungicidal formulations (possesses slight fungicidal action) in the industrial recrystallising of steroids, organic synthesis, recrystallising medium glass substitutes, solid fuels, in analytical chemistry and in manufacturing of adhesives.

Substance details

Substance name: Cyclohexane

CASR number: 110-82-7

Molecular formula: C6H12

Synonyms: hexamethylene; hexanaphthene; hexahydrobenzene, benzenehexahydride 

Physical properties

Cyclohexane is a colourless, mobile liquid with a mild, sweet odour. It is slightly soluble in water and soluble in alcohol, acetone, benzene, ethanol, ethyl ether, olive oil, and carbon tetrachloride.

Melting Point: 6.47°C

Boiling Point: 80.7°C

Specific Gravity: 0.779

Vapour Density: 2.98

1 ppm = 3.44 mg/m3

Formula weight 84.161

Chemical properties

Cyclohexane is a flammable, non-corrosive liquid.

Further information

The National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) holds data for all sources of cyclohexane emissions in Australia.

• Australia's cyclohexane emission report

Description

Effects of cyclohexane on human health and the environment depend on how much cyclohexane is present and the length and frequency of exposure. Effects also depend on the health of a person or the condition of the environment when exposure occurs. Breathing large amounts of cyclohexane for short periods of time adversely affects the human nervous system. Effects range from headaches to anaesthesia, tremors, and convulsions. Contact with cyclohexane liquid or vapour can damage the eyes. These effects are not likely to occur at levels of cyclohexane that are normally found in the environment. Human health effects associated with breathing or otherwise consuming smaller amounts of cyclohexane over long periods of time are not known. Studies show that repeat exposure to large amounts of cyclohexane in air causes nervous system effects, eye damage, and respiratory effects in animals. The cyclohexane industry is now studying how its chemical affects the reproductive system and the development of the foetus of animals.

Entering the body

Cyclohexane enters the body when breathed in with contaminated air or when consumed with contaminated food or water. It can also be absorbed through skin contact. Cyclohexane is not likely to remain in the body due to its breakdown and removal in exhaled air and in urine.

Exposure

Exposure to cyclohexane can occur in the workplace or in the environment following releases to air, water, land, or groundwater. Exposure can also occur when people use products that contain cyclohexane or when they smoke cigarettes.

Workplace exposure standards

Safe Work Australia sets the workplace exposure standard for cyclohexane through the workplace exposure standards for airborne contaminants:

• Maximum eight hour time weighted average (TWA): 100 parts per million (350 mg/m3)
• Maximum short term exposure limit (STEL): 300 parts per million (1050 mg/m3)

These standards are only appropriate for use in workplaces and are not limited to any specific industry or operation. Make sure you understand how to interpret the standards before you use them.

Additional Information:

• Production Capacity: As per customer requirement
• Delivery Time: 1-2Days
• Packaging Details: Tanker load from Mumbai, Hazira & Kandla port.