Chemical Safety Data Sheet MSDS / SDS

Cumene

Revision Date:2024-03-16Revision Number:1

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

Product identifier

Product name: Cumene
CBnumber: CB2191522
CAS: 98-82-8
EINECS Number: 202-704-5
Synonyms: cumene,Isopropylbenzene

Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against

Relevant identified uses: For R&D use only. Not for medicinal, household or other use.
Uses advised against: none

Company Identification

Company: Chemicalbook
Address: Building 1, Huihuang International, Shangdi 10th Street, Haidian District, Beijing
Telephone: 400-158-6606

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements

Symbol(GHS)

Signal wordDanger

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use.

P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P233 Keep container tightly closed.

P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264 Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P273 Avoid release to the environment.

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.

P307+P311 IF exposed: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P311 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P331 Do NOT induce vomiting.

P370+P378 In case of fire: Use … for extinction.

P391 Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment

P405 Store locked up.

Hazard statements

H225 Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

H226 Flammable liquid and vapour

H302 Harmful if swallowed

H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways

H320 Causes eye irritation

H335 May cause respiratory irritation

H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness

H351 Suspected of causing cancer

H370 Causes damage to organs

H401 Toxic to aquatic life

H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Disposal

WARNING.Cancer - https://oehha.ca.gov/proposition-65/chemicals/cumene

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

Substance

Product name: Cumene
Synonyms: cumene,Isopropylbenzene
CAS: 98-82-8
EC number: 202-704-5
MF: C9H12
MW: 120.19

SECTION 4: First aid measures

Description of first aid measures

General advice

Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.

If inhaled

After inhalation: fresh air.

In case of skin contact

In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.

In case of eye contact

After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Remove contact lenses.

If swallowed

After swallowing: caution if victim vomits. Risk of aspiration! Keep airways free. Pulmonary failure possible after aspiration of vomit. Call a physician immediately.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2) and/or in section 11

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

No data available

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media

Carbon dioxide (CO2) Foam Dry powder

Unsuitable extinguishing media

For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Carbon oxides Combustible.

Vapors are heavier than air and may spread along floors. Forms explosive mixtures with air at elevated temperatures.

Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.

Advice for firefighters

In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

Further information

Remove container from danger zone and cool with water. Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.

NFPA 704

HEALTH	2	Intense or continued but not chronic exposure could cause temporary incapacitation or possible residual injury (e.g. diethyl ether, ammonium phosphate, iodine)
FIRE	3	Liquids and solids (including finely divided suspended solids) that can be ignited under almost all ambient temperature conditions . Liquids having a flash point below 22.8 °C (73 °F) and having a boiling point at or above 37.8 °C (100 °F) or having a flash point between 22.8 and 37.8 °C (73 and 100 °F). (e.g. gasoline, acetone)
REACT	1	Normally stable, but can become unstable at elevated temperatures and pressures (e.g. propene)
SPEC. HAZ.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Advice for non-emergency personnel: Do not breathe vapors, aerosols. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.

Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert. For personal protection see section 8.

Environmental precautions

Do not let product enter drains. Risk of explosion.

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions (see sections 7 and 10). Take up carefully with liquid-absorbent material (e.g.

Chemizorb?). Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area.

Reference to other sections

For disposal see section 13.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling

Advice on protection against fire and explosion

Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

Hygiene measures

Change contaminated clothing. Wash hands after working with substance. For precautions see section 2.2.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage conditions

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.

Store under inert gas.

Specific end use(s)

Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

control parameter

Hazard composition and occupational exposure limits

Does not contain substances with occupational exposure limits.

Exposure controls

Personal protective equipment

Eye/face protection

Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses

Skin protection

Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands.

The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and the standard EN 374 derived from it.

Full contact

Material: Fluorinated rubber Minimum layer thickness: 0,7 mm Break through time: 480 min

Material tested:Vitoject? (KCL 890 / Aldrich Z677698, Size M)

Splash contact Material: Nitrile rubber

Minimum layer thickness: 0,4 mm Break through time: 30 min

Material tested:Camatril? (KCL 730 / Aldrich Z677442, Size M)

data source: KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, phone +49 (0)6659 87300, e-mail sales@kcl.de, test method: EN374

If used in solution, or mixed with other substances, and under conditions which differ from EN 374, contact the supplier of the EC approved gloves. This recommendation is advisory only and must be evaluated by an industrial hygienist and safety officer familiar with the specific situation of anticipated use by our customers. It should not be construed as offering an approval for any specific use scenario.

Body Protection

Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing.

Respiratory protection

Recommended Filter type: Filter A (acc. to DIN 3181) for vapours of organic compounds

The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer.

These measures have to be properly documented.

Control of environmental exposure

Do not let product enter drains. Risk of explosion.

Exposure limits

Flammable liquid; flash point (closed cup) 36°C (97°F) (NFPA 1986), 39°C (102°F) (Merck 1996), 35.5°C (96°F) (Meyer 1989); vapor pressure 8 torr at 20°C (68°F); vapor density 4.1 (air=1); the vapor is heavier than air and may travel a considerable distance to a nearby ignition source and flash back; autoignition temperature 425°C (797°F); fire- extinguishing agent: dry chemical, foam, or CO2; use a water spray to keep fire- exposed containers cool and to disperse the vapors。
Cumene forms explosive mixtures in the air within the range 0.9–6.5% by volume in air. Cumene may form peroxide on prolonged exposure to air. It should be tested for peroxides before it is subjected to distillation or evaporation。.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

Information on basic physicochemical properties

Appearancecolorless liquid, clear
Odouraromatic
Odour Threshold0.0084ppm
pHNot applicable
Melting point/freezing pointMelting point/range: -96 °C - lit.
Initial boiling point and boiling range152 - 154 °C - lit.
Flash point31,0 °C - closed cup
Evaporation rateNo data available
Flammability (solid, gas)No data available
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits Upper explosion limit: 6,0 %(V) Lower explosion limit: 0,9 %(V)
Vapour pressure 11 hPa at 20,0 °C
Vapour density 4.1 (vs air)
Relative density0,864 g/mL at 25 °C - lit. No data available
Water solubilityca.0,05 g/l at 25 °C - slightly soluble
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/waterlog Pow: 3,55 at 23 °C - Bioaccumulation is not expected.
Autoignition temperature425,0 °C
Decomposition temperatureNo data available
ViscosityViscosity, kinematic: No data available Viscosity, dynamic: 0,79 mPa.s at 20 °C
Explosive propertiesNo data available
Oxidizing propertiesNo data available
Henry's Law Constant13.0, 15.3, and 23.9 at 28.0, 35.0, and 46.1 °C, respectively (headspace method, Hansen et al., 1993)

Other safety information

Surface tension 27,69 mN/m at 25 °C

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

Reactivity

Vapor/air-mixtures are explosive at intense warming.

Chemical stability

The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) . Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

No data available

Conditions to avoid

Heating.

Incompatible materials

rubber

Hazardous decomposition products

In the event of fire: see section 5

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity

Oral
Symptoms: gastric pain, Vomiting
Symptoms: mucosal irritations, Cough, Shortness of breath, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Possible damages:, damage of respiratory tract
Dermal

Skin corrosion/irritation

Skin - Rabbit
Result: No skin irritation (OECD Test Guideline 404)
Drying-out effect resulting in rough and chapped skin.

Serious eye damage/eye irritation

Eyes - Rabbit
Result: No eye irritation - 72 h (OECD Test Guideline 405)

Respiratory or skin sensitization

(OECD Test Guideline 406)

Germ cell mutagenicity

Test Type: Mutagenicity (mammal cell test): chromosome aberration. Test system: Chinese hamster ovary cells
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation Method: OECD Test Guideline 473
Result: negative
Test Type: Ames test
Test system: Salmonella typhimurium
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation Method: OECD Test Guideline 471
Result: negative
Test Type: In vitro mammalian cell gene mutation test Test system: Chinese hamster ovary cells
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation Method: OECD Test Guideline 476
Result: negative
Test Type: unscheduled DNA synthesis assay Test system: rat hepatocytes
Metabolic activation: without metabolic activation Method: OECD Test Guideline 482
Result: negative
Test Type: Micronucleus test Species: Mouse
Cell type: Red blood cells (erythrocytes) Application Route: inhalation (gas) Method: OECD Test Guideline 474 Result: negative
Test Type: Micronucleus test Species: Rat
Cell type: Bone marrow Application Route: Intraperitoneal Method: OECD Test Guideline 474
Result: Positive results were obtained in some in vivo tests.

Carcinogenicity

No data available

Reproductive toxicity

No data available

Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure

Inhalation - May cause respiratory irritation. - Respiratory Tract
Remarks: Classified according to Regulation (EU) 1272/2008, Annex VI (Table 3.1/3.2)

Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure

No data available

Aspiration hazard

Aspiration may cause pulmonary edema and pneumonitis.

Toxicity

LD50 orally in rats: 2.91 g/kg (Smyth)

SECTION 12: Ecological information

Toxicity

Toxicity to fish

flow-through test LC50 - Cyprinodon variegatus (sheepshead minnow) - 4,7 mg/l - 96 h

(US-EPA)

Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates

static test EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 2,14 mg/l - 48 h (OECD Test Guideline 202)

Toxicity to algae

static test ErC50 - Desmodesmus subspicatus (green algae) - 2,01 mg/l - 72 h

(OECD Test Guideline 201)

Toxicity to bacteria

static test EC50 - activated sludge - > 2.000 mg/l - 3 h (OECD Test Guideline 209)

Persistence and degradability

Biodegradability aerobic - Exposure time 20 d

Result: 70 % - Readily biodegradable. Remarks: (ECHA)

Bioaccumulative potential

No data available

Mobility in soil

No data available

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.

Other adverse effects

Discharge into the environment must be avoided.

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods

Incompatibilities

Incompatible with oxidizers (chlorates, nitrates, peroxides, permanganates, perchlorates, chlorine, bromine,etc.); contact may cause fires or explosions. Keep away from alkaline materials, strong bases, strong acids, oxoacids, epoxides.

Product

See www.retrologistik.com for processes regarding the return of chemicals and

containers, or contact us there if you have further questions.

Waste Disposal

Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber. All federal, state, and local environmental regulations must be observed.

SECTION 14: Transport information

UN number

ADR/RID: 1918 IMDG: 1918 IATA: 1918

UN proper shipping name

ADR/RID: ISOPROPYLBENZENE IMDG: ISOPROPYLBENZENE IATA: Isopropylbenzene

Transport hazard class(es)

ADR/RID: 3 IMDG: 3 IATA: 3

Packaging group

ADR/RID: III IMDG: III IATA: III

Environmental hazards

ADR/RID: yes IMDG Marine pollutant: yes IATA: no

Special precautions for user

No data available

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

Regulations on the Safety Management of Hazardous Chemicals

China Catalog of Hazardous chemicals 2015:Listed. website: https://www.mem.gov.cn/

Measures for Environmental Management of New Chemical Substances

Chinese Chemical Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (China IECSC):Listed. website: https://www.mee.gov.cn/

EC Inventory:Listed.

European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS):Listed. website: https://echa.europa.eu/

Korea Existing Chemicals List (KECL):Listed. website: http://ncis.nier.go.kr

New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC):Listed. website: https://www.epa.govt.nz/

Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS):Listed. website: https://emb.gov.ph/

United States Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory:Listed. website: https://www.epa.gov/

Vietnam National Chemical Inventory:Listed. website: https://chemicaldata.gov.vn/

SECTION 16: Other information

Abbreviations and acronyms

ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
IATA: International Air Transportation Association
IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods
LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
RID: Regulation concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail
STEL: Short term exposure limit
TWA: Time Weighted Average

References

【1】CAMEO Chemicals, website: http://cameochemicals.noaa.gov/search/simple

【2】ChemIDplus, website: http://chem.sis.nlm.nih.gov/chemidplus/chemidlite.jsp

【3】ECHA - European Chemicals Agency, website: https://echa.europa.eu/

【4】eChemPortal - The Global Portal to Information on Chemical Substances by OECD, website: http://www.echemportal.org/echemportal/index?pageID=0&request_locale=en

【5】ERG - Emergency Response Guidebook by U.S. Department of Transportation, website: http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/library/erg

【6】Germany GESTIS-database on hazard substance, website: http://www.dguv.de/ifa/gestis/gestis-stoffdatenbank/index-2.jsp

【7】HSDB - Hazardous Substances Data Bank, website: https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/newtoxnet/hsdb.htm

【8】IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer, website: http://www.iarc.fr/

【9】IPCS - The International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSC), website: http://www.ilo.org/dyn/icsc/showcard.home

【10】Sigma-Aldrich, website: https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/

Other Information

Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found.Do NOT take working clothes home.

Disclaimer:

The information in this MSDS is only applicable to the specified product, unless otherwise specified, it is not applicable to the mixture of this product and other substances. This MSDS only provides information on the safety of the product for those who have received the appropriate professional training for the user of the product. Users of this MSDS must make independent judgments on the applicability of this SDS. The authors of this MSDS will not be held responsible for any harm caused by the use of this MSDS.