1. Physical State: Liquid 2. Appearance: clear, colorless to pale yellow 3. Odor: Acetone or peppermint odor

Features:Cyclohexanone is a colorless flammable liquid,with the smell of acetone, it is slightly soluble in water and soluble in alcohol and ethylether. It is vloatile and its vapor can form explosive mixture with air,the explosion limit is 1.1%-9.4%(vol). It is irritant to eyes,nose and throat, but not corrosive.

Applications:Used for making adipic acid,caprolactam etc.,as well as dyes,insecticides,paints,resins,solvents and so on. In medical industry,it can be used to make progesterone and so on.

Package:It should be contained in clean and dry tank cars or galvanized iron drums and tightly sealed. An indentification label and a “flammable matter” sign should be steadily attached on the drums.

Transportation and storage: It should be stored in dry, well ventilated storehouse,and isolated from fire. The storage period is 3 months.During transportation,shocks should be prevented to avoid damaging the welds on the drums. Do not expose it to sunlight and rain.

   

organic solvent cyclohexanone