Product Name: Verdyl Acetate
Chemical Name: 2-tert-butylcyclohexyl acetate
Synonyms: Acetic acid, 2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)cyclohexyl ester
CAS Number: 5413-60-5
Manufacturer: Major fragrance and chemical suppliers
Recommended Use: Ingredient in perfumery, industrial fragrances
Restrictions: Not suitable for food, pharmaceutical, or inhalation products
Contact Information: Emergency and general product queries should go to company’s safety office
GHS Classification: Not classified as hazardous under GHS
Main Health Hazards: Mild skin irritation, possible mild eye irritation; inhalation may cause dizziness, headache
Label Elements: Not required to display hazard pictograms under GHS for this substance
Hazard Statements: Contact with eyes or prolonged skin contact can cause irritation; inhalation of high concentrations may affect central nervous system
Precautionary Statements: Avoid direct contact with skin and eyes, work in well-ventilated area, avoid breathing vapors or mists
Substance: Verdyl Acetate
Chemical Formula: C12H22O2
Concentration: 100%
Impurities: Typical analyses detect trace amounts of related esters and by-products less than 1%
Relevant Exposure Limit: No official occupational exposure limits established for pure Verdyl Acetate
Eye Contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, keep eyelids open, seek medical attention if irritation persists
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, flush with water and mild soap, seek medical advice if irritation develops
Inhalation: Move to fresh air, keep warm and at rest, consult a doctor if symptoms occur or persist, provide oxygen if breathing is difficult
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting, seek immediate medical advice, highlight nature of chemical to care provider
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use alcohol foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide, water spray for larger fires
Hazardous Combustion Products: Produces carbon oxides including carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide on burning, irritating fumes possible
Specific Hazards: Vapors can form explosive mixtures with air in poorly ventilated spaces
Protective Equipment: Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing
Advice for Firefighters: Prevent run-off from entering drains or waterways, keep containers cool with water spray
Personal Precautions: Wear gloves, goggles, and suitable protective clothing, keep unprotected people away from area
Environmental Precautions: Avoid release to soil, drains, surface or ground water, contain spillage with non-combustible absorbent (sand, earth)
Cleanup Methods: Collect leaked substance with absorbent material, transfer to labeled containers for disposal, ventilate area thoroughly
Disposal: Dispose of clean-up residues following local regulations; avoid landfill entry or regular sewage disposal
Safe Handling: Work in areas fitted with exhaust ventilation, wear gloves and goggles, avoid ingestion, Keep containers tightly closed and clearly labeled
Storage Requirements: Store in a cool, well-ventilated area, away from strong acids, oxidizing agents, and direct sunlight, keep away from heat and open flames
Minimum Storage Temperature: Above freezing point to avoid crystal formation
Maximum Storage Temperature: Not above 30°C (86°F) for best stability
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, acids, and bases
Special Storage Techniques: Store in original packaging or corrosion-resistant, air-tight containers
Exposure Limit Values: No government occupational exposure limits, general nuisance vapor threshold applies as for most esters
Engineering Controls: Use mechanical exhaust or local ventilation to minimize vapor in workspace
Respiratory Protection: Respirator may be required if vapor concentration exceeds threshold for comfort or if working in poorly ventilated area
Eye Protection: Chemical splash goggles or safety glasses
Skin Protection: Impermeable gloves, protective clothing; wash hands after use
Hygiene Measures: Prohibit eating, drinking, or smoking during handling, wash hands thoroughly after handling
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor: Characteristic green, woody, slightly floral
Odor Threshold: Typical detection under 1 ppm
pH: Not available
Melting Point: Approx. -45°C
Boiling Point: 245–250°C
Flash Point: 105°C (closed cup)
Evaporation Rate: Moderate compared to other fragrance esters
Flammability (Solid, Gas): Not applicable
Explosive properties: Not classified as explosive
Vapor Pressure: 0.03 mm Hg at 20°C
Vapor Density: Heavier than air
Relative Density: 0.94–0.96 g/cm³ at 20°C
Solubility: Miscible with most organic solvents; insoluble in water
Partition Coefficient (log Kow): Estimated around 4.5
Auto-ignition Temperature: 275°C
Decomposition Temperature: Not specified
Viscosity: Slightly viscous liquid
Molecular Weight: 198.31 g/mol
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal conditions of use and storage
Conditions to Avoid: Excess heat, open flame, strongly acidic or basic environments
Hazardous Reactions: No hazardous polymerization
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, acids, and bases
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, other irritating fumes at high temperatures
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 in rats > 5000 mg/kg (low toxicity by ingestion)
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Mild skin irritant, not corrosive
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: May cause temporary, mild irritation
Respiratory Sensitization: Not a known respiratory sensitizer
Skin Sensitization: Not classified as a skin sensitizer in guinea pig studies
Mutagenicity: No mutagenic activity observed in animal or bacterial assays
Carcinogenicity: Not listed by IARC, NTP, or OSHA
Reproductive Toxicity: No evidence of reproductive toxicity in studies of structurally similar compounds
Repeated Dose Toxicity: Prolonged exposure may cause mild irritation but no chronic effects seen in available studies
Aquatic Toxicity: Not acutely toxic to aquatic life at typical environmental concentrations
Persistence and Degradability: Readily biodegradable based on structure and data from related esters
Bioaccumulative Potential: Potential to bioaccumulate due to log Kow, but rapid biodegradation limits risk
Mobility in Soil: Low water solubility, binds to soil and organic matter
Other Adverse Effects: No data indicate significant ozone depletion, photochemical, or other broad environmental hazard
Waste Disposal Methods: Incinerate under controlled conditions or hand over to licensed chemical disposal contractor
Contaminated Packaging: Rinse thoroughly, dispose of as chemical waste in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations
Do Not: Allow release to sewers, waterways, or soil; burning in open air not recommended
UN Number: Non-regulated for ground, air, and sea transport
UN Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated
Transport Hazard Class: Not classified as dangerous for transport
Packing Group: Not assigned
Special Transport Precautions: Protect from physical damage, extreme heat, and keep containers upright
US TSCA: Listed
DSL (Canada): Listed
EINECS (Europe): Listed, EC Number 226-406-6
REACH: Pre-registered, but not deemed a substance of high concern
OSHA: Not hazardous according to OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
SARA Title III: Not subject to reporting under SARA 302/304/313
California Proposition 65: Not listed
Other National Inventories: Substance complies with Australia AICS, Korea, Japan ENCS, China IECSC
