LANCASTER SYNTHESIS

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND COMPANY
Product name: Cyclooctane, 99+%
Catalogue number: 15000
Chemical structure:

Supplier: Lancaster Synthesis Ltd Emergency Telephone +44 (0)800 174524

Eastgate, White Lund Fax +44 (0)1524 39727
Morecambe, Lancashire Telex 65151 LNCSYN G
England LA3 3DY

2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Ingredient name: Cyclooctane
CAS Number: 292-64-8

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
FLAMMABLE/HARMFUL

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Skin contact: Immediately wash skin with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes
while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. If irritation persists, SEEK
MEDICAL ATTENTION.
Eye contact: Immediately irrigate the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15
minutes. Ensure adequate flushing of the eyes by separating the eyelids with
fingers. If irritation persists, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air, rest and keep warm. In severe cases or if symptoms per-
sist, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
Ingestion: Wash out mouth with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. DO NOT
induce vomiting. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

In the event of a fire involving this material, alone or in combination with other materials, use dry powder or carbon dioxide (NOT
WATER) extinguishers. Protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus should be worn.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions: See section 8.
Methods for cleaning up: Mix with sand or similar inert absorbent material, sweep up and keep in a tightly
closed container for disposal. See section 13.
Environmental precautions: Do not allow material to enter drains or water courses.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling: This product should be handled only by, or under the close supervision of, those
properly qualified in the handling and use of potentially hazardous chemicals, who
should take into account the fire, health and chemical hazard data given on this
sheet. It should always be handled in an efficient fumehood or equivalent sys-
tem. It should be borne in mind that the toxicological and physiological properties
of many compounds are not yet well determined and that new hazardous pro-
ducts may arise from reactions between chemicals. Care should be taken to
prevent any chemical from coming into contact with the skin or eyes and from
contaminating personal clothing.
Storage: Store in closed vessels in a dry place, away from sources of heat.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering control measures:
Respiratory precautions:
Use appropriate engineering controls to reduce air contamination to
approved/permissable national exposure standards. Where such systems are not
effective wear suitable personal protective equipment which performs satisfac-
torily and meets local/national standards. There should be local procedures for
selection, training, inspection and maintenance of this equipment.
Wear approved mask/respirator

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Lancaster Synthesis Material Safety Data Sheet Catalogue No. 15000
Hand precautions: Wear suitable gloves/gauntlets
Skin protection: Wear suitable protective clothing
Eye protection: Wear suitable eye protection

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance: Colourless liquid
Boiling point: 150-152°C
Melting point: 12-14°C
Flash point: 28°C
Density: 0.835
Molecular formula: C8H16
Molecular weight: 112.22
Lower explosion limit: 0.97 vol %
Vapour pressure: 21.05 mbar @ 37.7 °C
Solubility in water: Immiscible

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Conditions to avoid: Heat, flames and sparks.
Materials to avoid: Oxidising agents. Combustible material.
Possible hazardous combustion products: Carbon monoxide.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Oral toxicity: May cause lung damage
Skin toxicity: Not reported
Inhalation toxicity: Not reported

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

No data

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Arrange disposal as special waste, by licensed disposal company, in consultation with local Waste Disposal Authority, in accordance
with national and regional regulations.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN Number: 3295
IATA Class: 3
IATA Packing group: 3
IATA Sub risk: No data
Adr Number: 3/31C

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Risk phrases: R10-R65
Flammable. Harmful:may cause lung damage if swallowed.
Safety phrases: S16-S23-S62
Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. Do not breathe vapour. If
swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show
this container or label..
EINECS Number: 206-031-8
TSCA Listed: No
German regulatory: 1 WGK

16. OTHER INFORMATION

This Health and Safety Information is correct to the best of our knowledge and belief at the date of its publication but we cannot
accept liability for any loss, injury or damage which may result from its use. We shall ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable,
that any revision of this Data Sheet is sent to all customers to whom we have directly supplied this substance, but must point out
that it is the responsibility of any intermediate supplier to ensure that such revision is passed to the ultimate user.
The information given in the Data Sheet is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, storage and the use of the substance. It
is not a specification nor does it guarantee any specific properties. All chemicals should be handled only by competent personnel,
within a controlled environment.
Should further information be required, this can be obtained through the sales office whose address is at the top of this data sheet.
We welcome any additional information about our products that customers have obtained by personal experience.
Authorized version 7 authorized on 09-Aug-99 Printed on 09-Aug-99

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