Department of Labor Seal photos representing the workforce - digital imageryŠ copyright 2001 photodisc, inc.
Department of Labor Seal www.osha.gov  [skip navigational links] Search    Advanced Search | A-Z Index
Chemical Sampling Information
Cyclohexene
 Field Definitions
 Analytical Methods
General Description

NAME: Cyclohexene

SYNONYM(s): Benzene tetrahydride; 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydrobenzene

IMIS: 0840

CAS: 110-83-8

NIOSH: RTECS GW2500000; 28668

DOT: UN2256 Flammable Liquid

DESCRIPTION:

Colorless liquid with a sweetish odor.
MW: 82
BP: 181 F
VP: 67 mm
MP: -155 F



INCOM: Strong oxidizers

Exposure Limits

OSHA GENERAL INDUSTRY PEL: 300 ppm, 1015 mg/m3

OSHA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PEL: 300 ppm, 1015 mg/m3 TWA

ACGIH TLV: 300 ppm, 1010 mg/m3 TWA

NIOSH REL: 300 ppm TWA

Health Factors

SYMPTOM(s): Skin, eye, respiratory system irritation; drowsiness

HEALTH EFFECTS: Irritation-Eye, Nose, Throat, Skin---Moderate (HE15) Cumulative systemic toxicity (HE3); Narcosis (HE8)

ORGAN: Skin, eyes, respiratory system

Monitoring

PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):



MEDIA: Charcoal Tube (100/50 mg sections, 20/40 mesh)
ANL SOLVENT: Carbon Disulfide
MAX V: 5 Liters   MAX F: 0.2 L/min
ANL 1: Gas Chromatography; GC/FID
REF: 1 (NIOSH 1500)
SAE: 0.12
CLASS: Partially Validated

SECONDARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SAM2):


DEVICE: Detector Tube COMPANY: Gastec
PART #: 151 RANGE: 100-1000 ppm
CLASS: Mfg
DEVICE: Instrumentation COMPANY: Infrared Spectrophotometer
PART #: MIRAN 1A & 1B RANGE: 4.4 ppm @ 8.8 um
CLASS: Mfg
DEVICE: Instrumentation COMPANY: Infrared Spectrophotometer
PART #: MIRAN 103 RANGE: 0-600 ppm @ 8.7 um
CLASS: Mfg


Revision Date: 05/15/2000
* All Trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
 
Back to TopBack to Top www.osha.gov www.dol.gov

Contact Us | Freedom of Information Act | Customer Survey
Privacy and Security Statement | Disclaimers
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
200 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20210