General Information
Revision date
2023-03-13
Product name
Decahydronaphthalene
Product Synonyms
Bicyclo(4.4.0)decane; Decalin; Naphthalane
CAS No.
91-17-8
Emergency telephone
+64 9 980 6780
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific New Zealand Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
ANZinfo@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H304, H314, H331, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand Classification under Work Safe New Zealand Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand HSNO Approval Number HSR001118 GHS Classification
Physical hazards
Flammable liquids Category 3
Health hazards
Aspiration Toxicity Category 1 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 C Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1
Environmental hazards
Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor H304 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H331 - Toxic if inhaled H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Prevention
P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P233 - Keep container tightly closed P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P273 - Avoid release to the environment
Response
P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P330 - Rinse mouth P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P391 - Collect spillage
Storage
P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 - Store locked up
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical hazards Flammable liquids Category 3 Health hazards Aspiration Toxicity Category 1 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 C Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Environmental hazards Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1