Product Identification

Product Name

Dicyclohexylammonium nitrite

Synonyms

Cyclohexanamine, N-cyclohexyl-, nitrite
Dichan
Dicyclohexylamine nitrous acid salt
Dicyclohexylazanium nitrite

CAS

3129-91-7

Formula

C12H24N2O2

Molecular Weight

228.38

EINECS

221-515-9

RTECS

HY4200000

RTECS Class

Tumorigen; Mutagen

Beilstein/Gmelin

3718907

Beilstein Reference

4-12-00-00022

EC Index Number

007-009-00-9

EC Class

Harmful

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance

A white to light-colored crystalline solid.

Solubility in water

30 g/L

Melting Point

200 - 201

Vapor Pressure

0.012 (66 C)

Usage

Corrosion inhibitor.

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If the victim is conscious and not convulsing, give 1 or 2 glasses of water to dilute the chemical and IMMEDIATELY call a hospital or poison control center. Be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital if advised by a physician.

Inhalation

IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. If symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop, call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) should be used.

Skin

IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. If symptoms such as redness or irritation develop, IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital for treatment.

Eyes

First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.

Handling and Storage

Storage

Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Protect containers/cylinders from physical damage.

Handling

All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood.

Hazards Identification

Skin

May cause burns.

Eyes

See Skin.

Hazards

May be ignited by friction, heat, sparks or flames. Some may burn rapidly with flare burning effect. Powders, dusts, shavings, borings, turnings or cuttings may explode or burn with explosive violence. Substance may be transported in a molten form. May re-ignite after fire is extinguished.

UN (DOT)

2687

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Wear appropriate protective gloves, clothing and goggles.

Respirators

Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

Exposure Effects

The toxological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.

Poison Class

3

Fire Fighting Measures

Fire Fighting

Use water in flooding quantities as fog. Solid streams of water may spread fire. Use foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide. Cool all affected containers with flooding quantities of water. Apply water from as far a distance as possible. Keep run-off water out of sewers and water sources.

Fire Potential

Flammable/combustible material.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

Keep sparks, flames, and other sources of ignition away. Keep material out of water sources and sewers.

Stability and Reactivity

Incompatibilities

If mixed with reducing agents, including hydrides, sulfides and nitrides, may begin a vigorous reaction that culminates in a detonation.

Stability

No data.

Combustion Products

Fire may produce irritating and/or toxic gases.

Transport Information

UN Number

2687

Hazard Class

4.1

Packing Group

III