General Information
Revision date
1997-12-12
Product name
Decane
Product Synonyms
n-Decane
CAS No.
124-18-5
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance clear, colorless liquid. Flash Point 115 deg F Danger! Poison! Flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if inhaled. Harmful or fatal if swallowed. Causes eye and skin irritation.
Aspiration hazard
if swallowed. Can enter lungs and cause damage. Causes digestive and respiratory tract irritation. May cause central nervous system depression. Target Organs: Central nervous system.
Potential health effects
Eye: May cause eye irritation. May cause chemical conjunctivitis and corneal damage. Skin: Causes skin irritation. May be absorbed through the skin in harmful amounts. Prolonged and/or repeated contact may cause defatting of the skin and dermatitis. May cause cyanosis of the extremities. Ingestion: Aspiration hazard. May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Harmful or fatal if swallowed Ingestion of large amounts may cause CNS depression. Inhalation: Inhalation of vapor may cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause narcotic effects in high concentration. Aspiration may cause respiratory swelling and pneumonitis. Aspiration may lead to pulmonary edema. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. May cause burning sensation in the chest. Chronic: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause defatting and dermatitis. Effects may be delayed.
