General Information
Revision date
2018-01-23
Product name
Decane
Product Synonyms
n-Decane
CAS No.
124-18-5
Manufacturer Name
Fisher Scientific
Emergency telephone
US 001-201-796-7100 / Europe +32 14 57 52 99
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
WHMIS 2015 Classification Classified as hazardous under the Hazardous Products Regulations (SOR/2015-17) Flammable liquids Category 3 Aspiration Toxicity Category 1
Health hazards
Not Otherwise Classified Category 1 Prolonged or repeated contact may dry skin and cause irritation or cracking
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Flammable liquid and vapor May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways Prolonged or repeated contact may dry skin and cause irritation or cracking ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Prevention
Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Keep container tightly closed Ground/bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment Use only non-sparking tools Take precautionary measures against static discharges Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower Do NOT induce vomiting In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish
Storage
Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
