Cyclohexanone extra pure Pimelic ketone

CAS :108-94-1 Storage class :3 A Water pollution class :1

Hazard / Symptom
Hazard	Flammable. Harmful by inhalation.
After inhalation of vapours	In high doses: Irritation symptoms in the respiratory tract.
After skin contact	After long-term exposure to the chemical: Degreasing effect on the skin, possibly followed by secondary inflammation. Danger of skin absorption.
After eye contact	Irritations. Risk of corneal clouding.
After swallowing	gastrointestinal complaints
After absorption of large quantities	headache , salivation , nausea , vomiting , dizziness , narcosis , coma

Protective equipments / General working measures
	Avoid contact with eyes.

Accidental release measures / Fire-fighting measures
Person-related precautionary measures	Do not inhale vapours.
Environmental-protection measures	Do not allow to enter sewerage system. (risk of explosion!)
Procedures for cleaning / absorption	Take up with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb® ). Forward for disposal. Clean up affected area.
Suitable extinguishing media	Powder, foam.

First aid

After inhalation fresh air. If necessary, apply mouth-to-mouth resuscitation or mechanical ventilation. After skin contact wash off with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing. After eye contact rinse out with plenty of water for at least 10 minutes with the eyelid held wide open. Summon eye specialist. After swallowing Avoid vomiting. Risk of aspiration! Summon doctor. Laxative: Paraffin oil (3 ml/kg). Sodium sulfate (1 tablespoon/1/4 l water).

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