4-vinylcyclohexene

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

First aid: general information:

Pay attention to self-protection.

Remove victims from hazardous area.

Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.

Keep warm, position comfortably, and cover well.

Do not leave affected persons unattended.

First aid inhalation:

Move victims into fresh air.

If the casualty is not breathing: Perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, notify emergency physician immediately.

First aid skin:

Wash off affected area immediately with plenty of water.

Continue decontamination with polyethylene glycol 400 after initial rinsing with water and then wash with water and soap.

If symptoms persist, consult a physician for treatment.

First aid eye:

With eye held open, thoroughly rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 10 minutes.

Consult an ophthalmologist immediately if the symptoms persist.

First aid ingestion:

Rinse out mouth.

Do not induce vomiting and seek medical advice immediately.

If the product has been swallowed or vomited danger of penetration into the lung (danger of aspiration).

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media:

Water spray, foam, CO2, dry powder.

Hazards during fire-fighting:

May be released in case of fire: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, organic products of decomposition.

Under certain fire conditions, traces of other toxic products may occur.

Cool closed containers exposed to fire with water spray. Closed container may rupture if strongly heated.

Protective equipment for fire-fighting:

wear a self contained respiratory apparatus

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions:

Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.

Ensure adequate ventilation.

Do not allow to enter drains (danger of explosion).

Wear personal protective equipment

Environmental Precautions:

Should not be released into the environment.

Methods for cleaning or taking up:

Take up mechanically or with an absorbent material.       diatomaceous earth              

Fill into marked, sealable containers.                                  sand                     

To be disposed of in compliance with existing regulations.       sawdust                     

Handling and storage

Advice on safe handling:

Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

If possible, use material transfer/filling, metering and blending

plants that are closed, or provide for local suction devices.

Priority should be given to closed-system units.

Fire and explosion protection:

Take precautionary measures against static charges, keep away fromsources of ignition.

Explosion protection equipment required.

Storage requirements (SDS):

Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.

Under inert gas (nitrogen).

Product is supplied in stabilised form.

Separate storage (general):

Observe prohibition against storing together!

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

1993

Shipping

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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:

1993

Shipping

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

1993

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S., vinylcyclohexene

Chemical name:

vinylcyclohexene

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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

1993

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S., vinylcyclohexene

Chemical name:

vinylcyclohexene

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Personal protection:

Respiratory Protection: In case of dusts/vapours/aerosols being formed or if the limit values like TLV are exceeded:

use respiratory equipment with suitable filter (filter type A) or wear a self contained respiratory apparatus.

Hand protection:

Type of material       Polychloroprene (PCP)       nitrile rubber

Material thickness       0,5 mm                                 0,35 mm

Breakthrough time       25 min                                  > 480 min

Test method       Source: GloSaDa (Glove Safety Database)       Source: GloSaDa (Glove Safety Database)

Eye protection:

Safety glasses with side-shields

Body protection:

Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Do not inhale vapours / aerosols.

Take off all contaminated clothing immediately.

When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Wash face and/or hands before break and end of work.

Stability and reactivity

Hazardous reactions:

Product is supplied in stabilised form.

The stabilizer has a pronounced suppressant effect on potential peroxide formation. Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Conditions to avoid:

Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.

Substances to avoid:

halogens

oxidizing agents

Decomposition products:

Decomposition products in combustion and thermal decomposition

carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide

organic products of decomposition

Disposal considerations

With respect to local regulations, e.g. dispose of to suitable waste incineration plant.

No waste key number as per the European Waste Types List can be assigned to this product, since such classification is based on the

(as yet undetermined) use to which the product is put by the consumer.

The waste key number must be determined as per the European Waste Types List (decision on EU Waste Types List 2000/532/EC) in

cooperation with the disposal firm / producing firm / official authority.