Cyclohexanol

updated Oct 24, 2010 by Maria Mergel

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Overview

Cyclohexanol is a "high volume chemical" with over 1 million pounds is produced annually in the United States and is used as a solvent in a few industries.

Lead Editor

Sean Foley

Lead Author

Sean Foley

Just the facts

Physical Information
Name: Cyclohexanol
Use: industrial solvent
Source: natural and synthetic chemistry
Recommended daily intake: none
Absorption: inhalation, dermal, ingestion
Sensitive individuals:
Toxicity/symptoms: slightly toxic
General facts: over 1 million pounds produced annually

Chemical Structure

Chemical Description

Cyclohexanol is a colorless to light-yellow flammable viscous liquid that reacts strongly with strong oxidants and that attacks plastics (ICSC).

Uses

Cyclohexanol is used in the production of nylon, lacquers, paints, varnishes, degreasers, plastics, soaps, detergents, and Insecticides (CalEPA).

Health Effects

There is very little research available on cyclohexanol's acute toxicity to humans. Scorecard rates cyclohexanol as less toxic than "most chemicals" (Scorecard). It is a eye and skin irritant.

No data is available on its reproductive or developmental toxicity (CalEPA).

Precautions

If one comes in contact with Cyclohexanol, one should follow the instructions below. From ICSC:

Route of Exposure

Symptoms

Prevention

First Aid

Inhalation

caughing, dizziness, headache, nausea

breathing protection (ie. mask) adequate ventilation and open air when handling cyclohexanol

Fresh air and rest. If symptoms persist, contact advanced medical personnel.

Skin/Dermal

dry skin and localized redness

protective gloves and clothing

remove contaminated clothing and wash affected areas. refer to medical authorities

Eyes

redness and pain

use eye protection when working with cyclohexanol

rinse with water then refer to medical authorities

Ingestion

abdominal pain, diarrhea, cough, dizziness, nausea

do not eat, drink or smoke when handling cyclohexanol

rinse mouth and refer to medical authorities

External Links

References

California Environmental Protection Agency Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment. Hazard Identification Document. (October, 2001) Accessed on 5-7-07.

Scorecard. Cyclohexanol. Accessed 5-7-07.

International Chemical Safety Cards. Cyclohexanol. Accessed 5-7-07.

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| Absorption: inhalation, dermal, ingestion |
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Inhalation
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caughing, dizziness, headache, nausea
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Skin/Dermal
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Eyes
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Ingestion
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California Environmental Protection Agency Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment. [Hazard Identification Document|http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/hazard_ident/pdf_zip/cyclohexanoldraft.pdf]. (October, 2001) Accessed on 5-7-07.
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International Chemical Safety Cards. [Cyclohexanol|http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ipcsneng/neng0243.html]. Accessed 5-7-07.
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