n-Decane
C10H22 / CH3(CH2)8CH3
Molecular mass: 142.3
ICSC # 0428
CAS # 124-18-5
RTECS # HD6550000
UN # 2247
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Types of Hazard/ Exposure
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Acute Hazards/ Symptoms
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Prevention
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First Aid/
Fire Fighting
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FIRE
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Flammable.
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NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.
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Powder, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide.
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Explosion
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Above 46°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
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Above 46°C use a closed system, ventilation, and explosion-proof electrical equipment.
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In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
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Exposure
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•Inhalation
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Ventilation.
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Fresh air, rest.
Half-upright position.
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•Skin
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Dry skin.
Redness.
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Protective gloves.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
Pain.
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Safety goggles.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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•Ingestion
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
Do NOT induce vomiting.
Rest.
Refer for medical attention.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable metal or glass containers as far as possible.
Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.
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Fireproof.
Cool.
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UN Hazard Class: 3
UN Packing Group: III
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
COLOURLESS LIQUID
, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
Reacts with oxidants.
Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV not established.
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation
and
by ingestion.
Inhalation Risk:
A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
If this liquid is swallowed, aspiration into the lungs may result in chemical pneumonitis.
Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
The liquid defats the skin.
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Physical
Properties
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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
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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)
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Environmental
Data
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The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.
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N O T E S
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Card has been partly updated in October 2005. See section Emergency Response.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30S2247 or 30GF1-III
NFPA Code: H0; F2; R0
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 0428
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DECANE
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:
Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH,
the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this
information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may
not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation
on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation
in the country of use.
The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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