CYCLOHEXANOL†

Chemical Identification

CAS # 108-93-0
Formula

C₆H₁₂O

Synonyms

anol; cyclohexyl alcohol; hexahydrophenol; hexalin; hydralin; hydroxycyclohexane

Physical Properties

Physical description Sticky solid or colorless to light-yellow liquid (above 77°F) with a camphor-like odor.
Boiling point 322°F Molecular weight 100.2
Freezing point/melting point 77°F Vapor pressure 5.17 mmHg
Flash point 154°F Vapor density
Specific gravity 0.96 Ionization potential 10.00 eV
Lower explosive limit (LEL) Upper explosive limit (UEL)
NFPA health rating 1 NFPA fire rating 2
NFPA reactivity rating 0 NFPA special instruction
Vapor hazard ratio (VHR)
Historical exceedance percentage
Target organs

Monitoring Methods Used by OSHA

Analyte code (IMIS no.) 0820
Sampling group
Sampler/Sampling media CSC tube (100/50 mg) [SKC 226-01]
Sampling time*
Sampling volume (TWA)*

1-10 L

Sampling flow rate (TWA)*

0.01-0.2 L/min

Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)*
Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)*
Analytical method instruments GC-FID
Method reference NIOSH 1402 (partially validated)
Notes
Special requirements

* All sampling instructions above are recommended guidelines for OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs), please see the corresponding OSHA method reference for complete details.

Bulk/Wipe Method

Wipe Sampler/Sampling media

Wipe with charcoal pad, seal in glass vial for shipment. [3M 3500]

Bulk Method

On-Site Screening Techniques

Device Detector tube Infrared spectrophotometer Infrared spectrophotometer
Model/Type Matheson-Kitagawa 8014-206U Miran 1A & 1B Miran 1A & 1B
Sampling information
(see manufacturer instructions)
5-500 ppm range 0.2 ppm@9.3 µm 0-100 ppm@9.3 µm

Exposure Limits

OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
Peak
NIOSH REL
Up to 10-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
ACGIH TLV©
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
CAL/OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
Peak
PEL-TWA

50 ppm (200 mg/m³)

REL-TWA

50 ppm (200 mg/m³)

TLV-TWA

50 ppm [1979]

PEL-TWA

50 ppm (200 mg/m³)

PEL-STEL REL-STEL TLV-STEL PEL-STEL
PEL-C REL-C TLV-C PEL-C
Skin notation

N

Skin notation

Y

Skin notation

Y

Skin notation

Y

Notes:

See 29 CFR 1910.1000 Table Z-1.

Notes: Notes: Notes:
Health factors:  See NIH-NLM PubChem. IDLH

400 ppm

Carcinogenic classifications: Not listed Notes:
AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:

Additional Resources and Literature References

Last Updated Date : 12/22/2020