ICSC 0428 - DECANE

DECANE	ICSC: 0428 (March 1998)
n-Decane

CAS #: 124-18-5

UN #: 2247

EC Number: 204-686-4

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Flammable. Above 46°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. Above 46°C use a closed system, ventilation and explosion-proof electrical equipment.	Use powder, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use ventilation.	Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position.
Skin	Dry skin. Redness.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Rest. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable metal or glass containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 3; UN Pack Group: III
STORAGE
Fireproof. Cool.
PACKAGING

DECANE

ICSC: 0428

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Reacts with oxidants.	Formula: C₁₀H₂₂ / CH₃(CH₂)₈CH₃ Molecular mass: 142.3 Boiling point: 174.2°C Melting point: -29.7°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.7 Solubility in water: none Vapour pressure, kPa at 25°C: 0.17 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.9 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.02 Flash point: 46°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 210°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.8-5.4 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 5.98 (estimated)

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Reacts with oxidants.

Formula: C₁₀H₂₂ / CH₃(CH₂)₈CH₃
Molecular mass: 142.3
Boiling point: 174.2°C
Melting point: -29.7°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.7
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, kPa at 25°C: 0.17
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.9
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.02
Flash point: 46°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 210°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.8-5.4
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 5.98 (estimated)

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure If this liquid is swallowed, aspiration into the lungs may result in chemical pneumonitis.	Inhalation risk A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure The substance defats the skin, which may cause dryness or cracking.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
If this liquid is swallowed, aspiration into the lungs may result in chemical pneumonitis.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance defats the skin, which may cause dryness or cracking.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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