CHEMICAL FACT SHEET for emergency responders

CHEMICAL:

Cycloheptane

C7H14	2241	291-64-5	128				1	3	0
Chemical Formula	UN #	C.A.S. #	ERG . #	Hazardous Substance	Extremely Hazardous Substance	RQ	Health	Fire	Reactivity

Characteristics		Exposure Limits		Common Uses
Appearance:	Colorless liquid	LEL:	1.05%	Used in manufacture of various chemicals as additive or catalyst
Vapor Density	3.3	UEL:	6.7%
Specific Gravity:	0.811	IDLH:
Flash Point:	43 F	STEL:
Auto Ignit.:	428 F	PEL:
Vapor Pressure:	44 mm Hg @ 37.7
pH:
Emergency Response PPE (Fire Fighters)				Hazards
Respiratory: Avoid breathing vapors, stay upwind, don SCBA				Fire/Explosion – highly flammable, vapors may explode. May be transported in elevated temperatures. Fire can produce toxic gases. Health – Inhalation or skin contact may cause irritation or burns. Inhalation can cause dizziness, suffocation. Listed as marine pollutant.
Eye/Face/Body: Chemical protective gloves, boots, goggles. Use PPE when handling broken packages
Emergency Medical Actions				Incompatible
Move victim to fresh air, call EMS. Provide rescue breathing if necessary, or high level oxygen. Remove and isolate contaminated clothing, flush skin and/or eyes for 15 minutes. Maintain normal body temperature.
Notes				Initial and Protective Action Distances
Medical effects may be delayed. Insoluble in water, vapors heavier than air.				Small Spills <> Eliminate ignition sources, stop leak or shut off valves. Absorb with earth, sand or cover with foam blanket.	Large Spills <> Dike far ahead of spill. Water spray may reduce vapor but may not prevent ignition.
Emergency Response Actions
Stop discharge, containment and collection systems. Use foam to fight fire or suppress vapors. CO2, dry chemical can also be used on smaller fires.