DODECYLBENZENE 0265
October 2002
1-Phenyldodecane
CAS No: 123-01-3
Laurylbenzene
RTECS No: CZ9540000
C18H30 / C6H5(CH2)11CH3
Molecular mass: 246.4
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
Combustible. NO open flames. Powder, water spray, foam, carbon
FIRE
dioxide.
EXPLOSION
EXPOSURE
Cough. Sore throat. Ventilation. Fresh air, rest.
Inhalation
Redness. Protective gloves. Remove contaminated clothes.
Skin
Rinse and then wash skin with
water and soap.
Redness. Safety spectacles. First rinse with plenty of water for
Eyes
several minutes (remove contact
lenses if easily possible), then take
to a doctor.
Nausea. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce
Ingestion
work. vomiting. Give plenty of water to
drink.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable metal
containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining
liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe
place. (Extra personal protection: filter respirator for
organic gases and vapours.)
EMERGENCY RESPONSE STORAGE
NFPA Code: H 1; F 1; R 0
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Programme on
Chemical Safety SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE BACK.
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IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
COLOURLESS LIQUID. The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion.
Occupational exposure limits Inhalation risk
TLV not established. No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful
concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this
substance at 20掳C.
Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes and the skin.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: (see Notes) 290-410掳C Vapour pressure, Pa at 20掳C: <10
Melting point: 3掳C Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20掳C (air = 1): 1.0
Relative density (water = 1): 0.86 Flash point: 140.6掳C
Solubility in water: none
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
NOTES
The technical product consists of a mixture of isomers; the boiling point and other physical properties will vary depending on
composition.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Neither the EC nor the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of the EC or the IPCS is responsible
LEGAL NOTICE for the use which might be made of this information
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