Key Points

Fire

• Highly flammable
• Reacts with strong oxidants. Ignition distant from the release point is possible, as the vapour is heavier than air and may travel along the ground
• Emits acrid smoke and fumes when heated to decomposition
• In the event of a fire involving cyclohexane, use normal foam and normal fire kit with breathing apparatus

Health

• Toxic if inhaled while being ingested (aspiration). Aspiration into the lungs causes pneumonitis with choking, coughing, wheeze, breathlessness, cyanosis and fever
• CHIP: Highly flammable, harmful and irritant
• Inhalation may cause headache, dizziness, drowsiness, incoordination and euphoria
• Ingestion may cause nausea, vomiting and occasionally diarrhoea
• Dermal exposure may cause irritation. Drying and cracking due to defatting action may occur after repeated or prolonged contact
• Ocular exposure can cause pain, blepharospasm, lacrimation, conjunctivitis, palpebral oedema and photophobia

Environment

• Dangerous for the environment
• Inform Environment Agency of substantial incidents

 

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  Added/updated: 19 August 2011