2,3-DIMETHYLCYCLOHEXYLAMINE Property

Melting point:

-15°C (estimate)

Boiling point:

158-160 °C(lit.)

Density 

0.835 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.4595(lit.)

Flash point:

51 °C

EPA Substance Registry System

2,3-Dimethylcyclohexylamine (42195-92-6)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

C

Risk Statements 

10-34

Safety Statements 

16-26-27-36/37/39-45

RIDADR 

2734

HazardClass 

8

PackingGroup 

II

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H226Flammable liquid and vapour

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Precautionary statements

P260Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P301+P330+P331IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

P303+P361+P353IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P310Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

2,3-DIMETHYLCYCLOHEXYLAMINE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

General Description

A water-white liquid. Less dense than water and slightly soluble in water. Hence floats on water. Very irritating to skin and eyes. Flash point 110°F. Used to make other chemicals.

Air & Water Reactions

Flammable. Slightly soluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

2,3-DIMETHYLCYCLOHEXYLAMINE is a base and a reducing agent. Reacts violently with strong oxidizing agents and acids; attacks copper and copper compounds [Handling Chemicals Safely, 1980 p. 123]. Reacts with hypochlorites to give N-chloroamines, some of which, are explosives when isolated [Bretherick, 1979 p. 108].

Health Hazard

May cause toxic effects if inhaled or ingested/swallowed. Contact with substance may cause severe burns to skin and eyes. Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution.

Fire Hazard

Flammable/combustible material. May be ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks). Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. Containers may explode when heated. Many liquids are lighter than water.