Cyclohexane is a colorless liquid with a sweet, pungent odor. It is commonly used as a feedstock for industrial chemical manufacturing and recently has been substituted for benzene in many applications. Most Cyclohexane goes into the production of intermediates for nylon, which has a variety of common applications such as clothing, tents and carpets, as well as thermoplastics.
Product No.
20563
Supplier
CHEVRON PHILLIPS
CAS
110-82-7
Synonyms
Hexamethylene; Hexanaphthene; Hexahydrobenzene
Applications
Solvent, Chemical Intermediate
Characteristics
Colorless liquid with a sweet, pungent odor
Benefits
Can be substituted for Benzene in many applications
Recommended Use
Nylon; Adhesives; Thermoplastics
Clothing; Tents
Documents
Product Details
Retired Product No
817844
Grade
Technical
Form
Liquid
Prohibited Uses
For intended use only.
Appearance
liquid
Auto Ignition Temperature
260 °C (500 °F)
Boiling Point
80.7 - 81 °C (177.3 - 178 °F)
California Prop 65
WARNING! This product can expose you to chemicals including Benzene, which is/are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Color
colourless
Density
0.78 - 0.8 g/cm3 @ 15.6 - 20 °C (60.1 - 68 °F)
Evaporation Rate
1.95 - 2
Flash Point
-18.3 - -18 °C (-0.9 - -0.40 °F)
Kinematic Viscosity
0.953 - 0.98 mm2/s @ 37.8 °C (100.0 °F)
Lower Explosion Limit
1.2 - 1.3 %(V)
Odor
characteristic, sweet, irritating
Oxidizing Properties
The substance or mixture is not classified as oxidizing.
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