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TETRADECANE
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
Emergencies, call CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
Date MSDS Prepared: July 9, 2003
Synonyms: n-Tetradecane
CAS No.: 629-59-4
Molecular Formula: C14 H3 0
Molecular Weight: 198.39
Product Codes: 2-33753
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous
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Tetradecane 629-59-4 100% Yes
3. Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
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WARNING! MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. IRRITATING TO SKIN, EYES, AND
MUCOUS MEMBRANES. NARCOTIC IN HIGH CONCENTRATIONS. GET MEDICAL
ASSISTANCE FOR ALL CASES OF OVEREXPOSURE. IF CONTACTED, FLUSH SKIN OR
EYES WITH PLENTY OF WATER. IF INGESTED, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IF
INHALED, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
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Health Rating: 1 - Slight
Flammability Rating: 1 - Slight
Reactivity Rating: 0 - None
Contact Rating: 1 - Slight
Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES; LAB COAT; VENT HOOD; PROPER GLOVES
Storage Color Code: Red (Flammable Storage)
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Potential Health Effects
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The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
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Eye: May cause eye irritation.
Skin: May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract. Possible aspiration hazard.
Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. Inhalation of high concentrations may cause
narcotic effects. Aspiration may lead to pulmonary edema.
Chronic: Not available. None
4. First Aid Measures
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower
eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin: Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water.
Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Possible aspiration hazard. Get medical aid.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration.
If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: 99oC (210.20o F)
Autoignition Temperature: 202o C (395.60o F)
Explosion Limits, Lower: 0.50 %
Upper: 0 %
Fire: Not considered a fire hazard.
Explosion: Not considered to be an explosion hazard.
Fire Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide, or water spray.
Special Information: In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-
contained breathing apparatus with full face-piece operated in the pressure demand or other positive
pressure mode.
6. Accidental Release Measures
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable
container.
7. Handling and Storage
Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes,
skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage: Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from
incompatible substances.
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8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Airborne Exposure Limits: None listed.
Ventilation System: A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee
exposures as low as possible. 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 dust or mist is
apparent, a half-face dust/mist respirator may be worn. For emergencies or instances where the
exposure levels are not known, use a full-face positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator. WARNING:
Air-purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Skin Protection: Wear protective gloves and clean body-covering clothing.
Eye Protection: Use chemical safety goggles. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in
work area.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State: Liquid
Appearance: Colorless
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 1 mm Hg @ 76.4o F
Vapor Density: 6.8
Evaporation Rate: Negligible.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 252 - 255oC @ 760.00mm Hg
Freezing/Melting Point: 5.8o C
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility: Insoluble.
Specific Gravity/Density: 0.7630g/cm 3
10. Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
11. Toxicological Information
LD50 /LC50 : Not available.
Carcinogenicity: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Epidemiology: Equivocal tumorgenic agent by RTECS criteria. Caused tumors in mice at site of skin
application, TDLo = 9600 mg/kg/20W -I
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12. Ecological Information
Environmental Fate: No information found.
Environmental Toxicity: No information found.
13. Disposal Considerations
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved
waste disposal 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
Not regulated.
15. Regulatory Information
US FEDERAL
TSCA: CAS# 629-59-4 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List: None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules: None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b: None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule: None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
SARA
Section 302 (RQ): None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
Section 302 (TPQ): None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
Section 313: No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act: This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants. This material does not
contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors. This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act: None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the
CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. None of the
chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA: None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE: CAS# 629-59-4 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
Canada - DSL/NDSL: CAS# 629-59-4 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
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: 1 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0
Label Hazard Warning: WARNING! MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. IRRITATING TO
SKIN, EYES, AND MUCOUS MEMBRANES. NARCOTIC IN HIGH CONCENTRATIONS. GET
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR ALL CASES OF OVEREXPOSURE. IF CONTACTED, FLUSH
SKIN OR EYES WITH PLENTY OF WATER. IF INGESTE, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IF
INHALED, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
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Label Precautions:
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
Keep container closed.
Use with adequate ventilation.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Label First Aid: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. If inhaled,
remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If
swallowed, give large amounts of water to drink. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person. In all cases, get medical attention.
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 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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