Safety Profile
Moderately toxic by
ingestion. Wildly toxic by skin contact. A
toxic compound that can damage the
kidneys and the liver. It is similar to
cyclohexanol in its toxic action, although it
is somewhat less active. Harmful exposure
in industry is rare. Experimental animals can
withstand prolonged exposures of
0.02-0.05% by volume in air. Flammable
liquid when exposed to heat, sparks, or
flame. Can react violently with HNO3 and
other oxidizers. To fight fre, use foam,
CO2, dry chemical. When heated to
decomposition it emits acrid smoke and
irritating fumes.
