ICSC 0265 - DODECYLBENZENE

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DODECYLBENZENE	ICSC: 0265 (August 2002)
1-Phenyldodecane Laurylbenzene

CAS #: 123-01-3

EC Number: 204-591-8

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Use ventilation.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness.	Wear safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Nausea.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give one or two glasses of water to drink.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable metal containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE

PACKAGING

DODECYLBENZENE

ICSC: 0265

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID. Physical dangers Chemical dangers	Formula: C₁₈H₃₀ / C₆H₅(CH₂)₁₁CH₃ Molecular mass: 246.4 Boiling point: 290-410°C See Notes. 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

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers

Formula: C₁₈H₃₀ / C₆H₅(CH₂)₁₁CH₃
Molecular mass: 246.4
Boiling point: 290-410°C
See Notes.
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

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes and skin.	Inhalation risk No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes and skin.

Inhalation risk
No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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