Material Safety Data Sheet
HMIS
NFPA Personal Protective Equipment
Health Hazard
2
2 Fire Hazard
2
0 0
Reactivity
0 See Section 15.
Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification Page Number: 1
Catalog
Undecane U2001
Common Name/
Number(s).
Trade Name
1120-21-4
CAS#
Manufacturer YQ1525000
RTECS
SPECTRUM QUALITY PRODUCTS INC.
14422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET TSCA 8(b) inventory:
TSCA
Undecane
GARDENA, CA 90248
Not available.
Commercial Name(s) Not available.
CI#
Not available.
Synonym
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Undecane
Chemical Name CHEMTREC (24hr) 800-424-9300
Not available. CALL (310) 516-8000
Chemical Family
C11-H24
Chemical Formula
SPECTRUM QUALITY PRODUCTS INC.
Supplier
14422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET
GARDENA, CA 90248
Section 2.Composition and Information on Ingredients
Exposure Limits
3
STEL (mg/m3) CEIL (mg/m3)
Name CAS # TWA (mg/m ) % by Weight
1) Undecane 1120-21-4 100
Undecane
Toxicological Data
LD50: Not available.
on Ingredients
LC50: Not available.
Section 3. Hazards Identification
Potential Acute Health Effects Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant).
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Classified 4 (No evidence.) by NTP, None. by OSHA, None. by NIOSH.
Potential Chronic Health
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
Effects
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available.
Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition.
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Section 4. First Aid Measures
Eye Contact Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
Skin Contact In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Remove
contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get
medical attention.
Serious Skin Contact Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream. Seek medical
attention.
Inhalation If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get
medical attention.
Serious Inhalation Evacuate the victim to a safe area as soon as possible. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or
waistband. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation. Seek medical attention.
Ingestion Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Loosen tight
clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.
Serious Ingestion Not available.
Section 5. Fire and Explosion Data
Flammable.
Flammability of the Product
204.6掳C (400.3掳F)
Auto-Ignition Temperature
CLOSED CUP: 65掳C (149掳F).
Flash Points
Not available.
Flammable Limits
These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2).
Products of Combustion
Not available.
Fire Hazards in Presence of
Various Substances
Explosion Hazards in Presence Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
of Various Substances
Flammable liquid.
Fire Fighting Media
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
and Instructions
LARGE FIRE: Use alcohol foam, water spray or fog. Cool containing vessels with water jet in order to prevent
pressure build-up, autoignition or explosion.
Not available.
Special Remarks on
Fire Hazards
Special Remarks on Explosion Not available.
Hazards
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Small Spill Absorb with an inert material and put the spilled material in an appropriate waste disposal.
Large Spill Flammable liquid.
Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Stop leak if without risk. Absorb with DRY earth,
sand or other non-combustible material. Do not touch spilled material. Prevent entry into sewers, basements or
confined areas; dike if needed.
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Section 7. Handling and Storage
Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not
Precautions
breathe gas/fumes/ vapor/spray. Wear suitable protective clothing. If you feel unwell, seek medical attention and
show the label when possible. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Store in a segregated and approved area. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Keep container tightly
Storage
closed and sealed until ready for use. Avoid all possible sources of ignition (spark or flame).
Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below their
respective threshold limit value. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are proximal to the
work-station location.
Personal Protection Splash goggles. Lab coat. Gloves.
Personal Protection in Case of Splash goggles. Full suit. Boots. Gloves. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a
a Large Spill specialist BEFORE handling this product.
Exposure Limits Not available.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state and appearance Liquid. Hydrocarbon. (Slight.)
Odor
Not available.
Taste
156.31 g/mole
Molecular Weight
Colorless.
Color
Not available.
pH (1% soln/water)
196掳C (384.8掳F)
Boiling Point
-10掳C (14掳F)
Melting Point
Not available.
Critical Temperature
0.74 (Water = 1)
Specific Gravity
0.1 kPa (@ 20掳C)
Vapor Pressure
5.4 (Air = 1)
Vapor Density
Not available.
Volatility
Not available.
Odor Threshold
Not available.
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.
Not available.
Ionicity (in Water)
Very slightly dispersed in methanol, diethyl ether.
Dispersion Properties
See solubility in water, methanol, diethyl ether.
Partially soluble in methanol, diethyl ether.
Solubility
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity Data
The product is stable.
Stability
Not available.
Instability Temperature
Not available.
Conditions of Instability
Slightly reactive to reactive with oxidizing agents.
Incompatibility with various
substances
Not available.
Corrosivity
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Not available.
Special Remarks on
Reactivity
Not available.
Special Remarks on
Corrosivity
Will not occur.
Polymerization
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Routes of Entry Absorbed through skin. Eye contact.
Toxicity to Animals LD50: Not available.
LC50: Not available.
Chronic Effects on Humans CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Classified 4 (No evidence.) by NTP, None. by OSHA, None. by NIOSH.
Other Toxic Effects on Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant).
Humans
Special Remarks on Not available.
Toxicity to Animals
Special Remarks on Not available.
Chronic Effects on Humans
Special Remarks on other Not available.
Toxic Effects on Humans
Section 12. Ecological Information
Not available.
Ecotoxicity
Not available.
BOD5 and COD
Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may
Products of Biodegradation
arise.
The product itself and its products of degradation are not toxic.
Toxicity of the Products
of Biodegradation
Not available.
Special Remarks on the
Products of Biodegradation
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal
Section 14. Transport Information
DOT Classification CLASS 3: Flammable liquid.
: Flammable Liquid (Undecane) UNNA: 2330 PG: III
Identification
Not available.
Special Provisions for
Transport
DOT (Pictograms)
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Section 15. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
TSCA 8(b) inventory: Undecane
Federal and State
TSCA 8(d) H and S data reporting: Undecane: June 1999
Regulations
California
Proposition 65
Warnings
Other Regulations OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
EINECS: This product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances.
CLASS B-2: Flammable liquid with a flash point lower than 37.8掳C (100掳F).
Other Classifications WHMIS (Canada)
DSCL (EEC) R36/38- Irritating to eyes and skin.
Health Hazard
HMIS (U.S.A.) 2 National Fire Protection Flammability
2
Association (U.S.A.)
Fire Hazard
2
0
0
Health Reactivity
Reactivity
0
Specific hazard
Personal Protection
j
WHMIS (Canada)
(Pictograms)
DSCL (Europe)
(Pictograms)
TDG (Canada)
(Pictograms)
3
ADR (Europe)
(Pictograms)
Protective Equipment Gloves.
Lab coat.
Wear appropriate respirator when
ventilation is inadequate.
Splash goggles.
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Section 16. Other Information
U3004
MSDS Code
Not available.
References
Other Special Not available.
Considerations
Validated by Sonia Owen on 8/11/2006. Verified by Sonia Owen.
Printed 9/14/2006.
CALL (310) 516-8000
Notice to Reader
All chemicals may pose unknown hazards and should be used with caution. This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) applies only to the material as packaged. If this product is
combined with other materials, deteriorates, or becomes contaminated, it may pose hazards not mentioned in this MSDS. It shall be the user's responsibility to develop proper
methods of handling and personal protection based on the actual conditions of use. While this MSDS is based on technical data judged to be reliable, Spectrum Quality Products,
Inc. assumes no responsibility for the completeness or accuracy of the information contained herein.
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