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1. Chemical Product And Company Identification
Company's Name: REAGENTS, INC.
Company's P. O. Box: 240746
Company's City: CHARLOTTE
Company's State: NC
Company's Country: US
Company's Zip Code: 28224
Company's Info Ph #: 704/554-7474, 800/732-8484
Date MSDS Prepared: April 22, 2003
Synonyms: decyl hydride; n-decane; decane 99+%
CAS No.: 124-18-5
Molecular Weight: 142.29
Chemical Formula: CH3(CH2)8CH3
Product Codes: 2-19407
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous
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Decane 124-18-5 90 - 100% Yes
3. Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
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DANGER! FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED.
HARMFUL IF INHALED. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY
TRACT. AFFECTS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. HAS NARCOTIC EFFECT.
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Health Rating: 1 - Slight
Flammability Rating: 2 - Moderate
Reactivity Rating: 1 - Slight
Contact Rating: 1 - Slight
Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES; LAB COAT; VENT HOOD; PROPER GLOVES; CLASS B
EXTINGUISHER
Storage Color Code: Red (Flammable)
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Potential Health Effects
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Inhalation: Moderately irritating to the respiratory tract, especially in high concentrations. Coughing,
mild inflammation and possible dizziness or other narcotic effects can be expected.
Ingestion: Mildly irritating to the gastro-intestinal tract, causing abdominal spasms, nausea, vomiting
(aspiration hazard!) and diarrhea.
Skin Contact: Mild irritant and may cause inflammation and skin cracking due to defatting action.
Eye Contact: Mild irritant, especially if splashed into the eye. Inflammation, tearing, pain can result.
Chronic Exposure: Continued or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: No information found.
4. First Aid Measures
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
oxygen. Call a physician.
Ingestion: Aspiration hazard. If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give large quantities of
water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention immediately. If
vomiting occurs, keep head below hips to prevent aspiration into lungs.
Skin Contact: Remove any contaminated clothing. Wash skin with soap or mild detergent and water for
at least 15 minutes. Wash clothes before reuse. Get medical attention if irritation develops or persists.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper
eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention immediately.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Fire: Flash point: 46oC (115oF) CC
Autoignition temperature: 210oC (410oF)
Flammable limits in air % by volume:
lel: 0.8; uel: 5.4
Flammable Liquid and Vapor!
Explosion: Above flash point, vapor-air mixtures are explosive within flammable limits noted above.
Vapors can flow along surfaces to distant ignition source and flash back. Sensitive to static discharge.
Fire Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, alcohol foam or carbon dioxide. Do not use a solid stream of
water, since the stream will scatter and spread the fire. Water spray may be used to keep fire exposed
containers cool.
Special Information: In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-
contained breathing apparatus with full-facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other positive
pressure mode.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Remove all sources of ignition. Wear appropriate personal protective
equipment as specified in Section 8. Isolate hazard area. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel
from entering. Contain and recover liquid when possible. Use non-sparking tools and equipment. Collect
liquid in an appropriate container or absorb with an inert material (e. g., vermiculite, dry sand, earth),
and place in a chemical waste container. Do not use combustible materials, such as saw dust. Do not
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flush to sewer! If a leak or spill has not ignited, use water spray to disperse the vapors, to protect
personnel attempting to stop leak, and to flush spills away from exposures.
7. Handling and Storage
Protect against physical damage. Store in a cool, dry well-ventilated location, away from any area
where the fire hazard may be acute. Outside or detached storage is preferred. Separate from
incompatibles. Containers should be bonded and grounded for transfers to avoid static sparks. Storage
and use areas should be No Smoking areas. Use non-sparking type tools and equipment, including
explosion proof ventilation. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain
product residues (vapors, liquid); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Airborne Exposure Limits:
-OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL):
500 ppm (TWA) for (Petroleum Distillates)
NIOSH (REL) 10Hr.TWA, 350mg/m3, 1800 mg/m 3 15min. Ceiling for (Refined Petroleum Distillates)
Ventilation System: A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee
exposures below the Airborne Exposure Limits. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because
it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general
work area. Please refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended
Practices, most recent edition, for details.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved): For conditions of use where exposure to the substance is
apparent, consult an industrial hygienist. For emergencies, or instances where the exposure levels are
not known, use a full-facepiece positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator. WARNING: Air purifying
respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Skin Protection: Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat, apron or
coveralls, as appropriate, to prevent skin contact.
Eye Protection: Use chemical safety goggles. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in
work area.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid.
Odor: Gasoline-like odor.
Solubility: Insoluble in water.
Density: 0.73 @ 20/4oC
pH: No information found.
% Volatiles by volume @ 21oC (70oF): 100
Boiling Point: 174oC (345oF)
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Melting Point: -30oC (-22oF)
Vapor Density (Air=1): 4.9
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): 1.4 @ 25oC (77oF)
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1): No information found.
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide may form when heated to
decomposition.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizers.
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, flames, ignition sources and incompatibles.
11. Toxicological Information
Inhalation mouse LC50: 72300 mg/m3/2H; Investigated as a tumorigen.
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---NTP Carcinogen---
Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
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Decane (124-18-5) No No None
12. Ecological Information
Environmental Fate: When released into the soil, this material may biodegrade to a moderate extent.
When released into the soil, this material is not expected to leach into groundwater. When released into
the soil, this material is expected to quickly evaporate. When released into water, this material may
biodegrade to a moderate extent. When released to water, this material is expected to quickly
evaporate. This material has an estimated bioconcentration factor (BCF) of greater than 100. This
material has a log octanol-water partition coefficient of greater than 3.0. This material may
bioaccumulate to some extent. When released into the air, this material is expected to be readily
degraded by reaction with photochemically produced hydroxyl radicals. When released into the air, this
material is not expected to be degraded by photolysis. When released into the air, this material is
expected to have a half-life between 1 and 10 days.
Environmental Toxicity:
No information found.
13. Disposal Considerations
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Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be handled as hazardous waste and sent to a
RCRA-approved incinerator or disposed in a RCRA-approved waste facility. Processing, use or
contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal
regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in
accordance with federal, state and local requirements.
14. Transport Information
Domestic (Land, D.O.T.)
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Proper Shipping Name: N-DECANE
Hazard Class: 3
UN/NA: UN2247
Packing Group: III
International (Water, I.M.O.)
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Proper Shipping Name: NORMAL-DECANE
Hazard Class: 3.3
UN/NA: UN2247
Packing Group: III
International (Air, I.C.A.O.)
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Proper Shipping Name: NORMAL-DECANE
Hazard Class: 3.3
UN/NA: UN2247
Packing Group: III
15. Regulatory Information
--------\Chemical Inventory Status - Part 1\---------------------------------
Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia
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Decane (124-18-5) Yes Yes Yes Yes
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--Canada--
Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
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Decane (124-18-5) Yes Yes No Yes
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--------\Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 1\----------------
-SARA 302- ------SARA 313------
Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.
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Decane (124-18-5) No No No No
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-RCRA- -TSCA-
Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d)
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Decane (124-18-5) No No No
Chemical Weapons Convention: No TSCA 12(b): No CDTA: No
SARA 311/312: Acute: Yes Chronic: Yes Fire: Yes Pressure: No
Reactivity: No (Pure / Liquid)
WHMIS: This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products
Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the CPR.
16. Other Information
NFPA Ratings: Health: 0 Flammability: 2 Reactivity: 0
Label Hazard Warning: DANGER! FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. HARMFUL OR FATAL IF
SWALLOWED. HARMFUL IF INHALED. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY
TRACT. AFFECTS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. HAS NARCOTIC EFFECT.
Label Precautions:
Avoid breathing vapor or mist.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
Keep container closed.
Use only with adequate ventilation.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Keep away from heat, sparks and flame.
Label First Aid: Aspiration hazard. If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give large quantities
of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If vomiting occurs, keep head below
hips to prevent aspiration into lungs. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial
respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes or skin with
plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. In all cases call a physician.
Product Use: Laboratory Reagent.
Disclaimer:
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Reagents, Inc. provides the information contained herein in good faith but makes no representation
as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. This document is intended only as a guide to the
appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a properly trained person using this product.
Individuals receiving the information must exercise their independent judgment in determining its
appropriateness for a particular purpose. REAGENTS, INC. MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS
OR WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION
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ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION SET FORTH HEREIN OR THE PRODUCT TO
WHICH THE INFORMATION REFERS. ACCORDINGLY, REAGENTS, INC. WILL NOT BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM USE OF OR RELIANCE UPON THIS
INFORMATION.
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