ICSC 0265 - DODECYLBENZENE

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DODECYLBENZENE

ICSC: 0265
_{October 2002}

1-Phenyldodecane
Laurylbenzene

CAS No: 123-01-3
RTECS No: CZ9540000

C₁₈H₃₀ / C₆H₅(CH₂)₁₁CH₃
Molecular mass: 246.4

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Ventilation.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness.	Safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion	Nausea.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce 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

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID. Occupational exposure limits TLV not established.	Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion. Inhalation risk 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°C. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes and the skin.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: (see Notes) 290-410°C Melting point: 3°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.86 Solubility in water: none Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: <10 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.0 Flash point: 140.6°C

NOTES

The technical product consists of a mixture of isomers; the boiling point and other physical properties will vary depending on composition.

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