General Information
Revision date
1997-10-15
Product name
Dodecane, 99%
Product Synonyms
Bihexyl; Dihexyl
CAS No.
112-40-3
Emergency telephone
201-796-7100
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance clear liquid. Flash Point 71 deg C. Caution! Combustible liquid and vapor. May cause central nervous system depression. May cause eye and skin irritation. May cause respiratory and digestive tract irritation. Aspiration hazard if swallowed. Can enter lungs and cause damage. Target Organs: Central nervous system, lungs.
Potential health effects
Eye: May cause eye irritation. May cause chemical conjunctivitis and corneal damage. Skin: May cause irritation and dermatitis. May cause cyanosis of the extremities. Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. Possible aspiration hazard. May cause lung damage. Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. Aspiration may lead to pulmonary edema. Inhalation at high concentrations may cause CNS depression and asphixiation. Chronic: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause defatting and dermatitis.
