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Dodecane

CAS 112-40-3

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Dodecane
Product Code
297879
Chemical Name
Dodecane

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
112-40-3 Check regulations →
REACH No.
01-2119486573-28-XXXX

Identified Uses

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

Manufacturers & Suppliers

M

Merck Life Science UK Limited

manufacturer

New Road, The Old Brickyard, GILLINGHAM, Dorset, SP8 4XT, UNITED KINGDOM

+44 (0)1747 833-000

Emergency Contacts

CHEMTREC

+44 (0)870 8200418

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Asp. Tox. Cat. 1 H304

GHS Pictograms

GHS08 - Serious health hazard

GHS08

Hazard Statements

H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

Precautionary Statements

P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
P331 Do NOT induce vomiting.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
n-dodecane EC: 203-967-9 112-40-3 100% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

After inhalation: fresh air.

Skin contact

Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.

Eye contact

After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Remove contact lenses.

Ingestion

After swallowing: caution if victim vomits. Keep airways free. Call a physician immediately.

Symptoms: Risk of aspiration! Pulmonary failure possible after aspiration of vomit.

Immediate Medical Attention

Call a physician immediately.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Carbon dioxide (CO2) Foam Dry powder

Unsuitable media

For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.

Specific hazards

Combustible. Vapours are heavier than air and may spread along floors. Forms explosive mixtures with air on intense heating.

Instructions

Remove container from danger zone and cool with water.

Firefighter Protection

In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

Cleanup methods

Take up carefully with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb®).

Materials: liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb®)

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

Storage

Tightly closed. Keep locked up or in an area accessible only to qualified or authorised persons. Handle and store under inert gas. hygroscopic

Hygiene

Change contaminated clothing. Preventive skin protection recommended. Wash hands after working with substance.

Fire prevention

Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Hands

Full contact: Material: Nitrile rubber, Minimum layer thickness: 0.4 mm, Break through time: 480 min, Material tested: Camatril® (KCL 730 / Aldrich Z677442, Size M). Splash contact: Material: Nitrile rubber, Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm, Break through time: 30 min, Material tested: KCL 741 Dermatril® L. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de).

Eyes

Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses

Respiratory

Recommended Filter type: Filter A (acc. to DIN 3181) for vapours of organic compounds. The entrepreneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.

Skin/Body

protective clothing

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Physical State
clear
Physical State Data
liquid
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Appearance
clear
Colour
colourless
Colour Intensity
---
Form
---
Odor
weak
Odor Threshold
---
Ph
---
Melting Point
-9.6 °C
Boiling Point
215 - 217 °C
Flash Point
70 °C
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
---
Vapor Pressure
0.2 hPa at 25 °C
Vapor Density
---
Relative Density
---
Bulk Density
---
Density
0.75 g/mL at 25 °C
Flammability
---
Upper Explosive Limit
---
Lower Explosive Limit
0.6 % (V)
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
200 °C
Decomposition Temperature
---
Solubility
---
Partition Coefficient
log Pow: 6.2 at 25 °C
Solubility In Water
insoluble
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
---
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
---
Kinematic Viscosity
1.98 mm2/s at 20 °C
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).

Reactivity

Forms explosive mixtures with air on intense heating. A range from approx. 15 Kelvin below the flash point is to be rated as critical.

Hazardous reactions

Violent reactions possible with: Oxidizing agents

Avoid

Exposure to moisture may affect product quality. Strong heating.

Incompatible

various plastics

Decomposition

In the event of fire: see section 5

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

Shipping Name
Not dangerous goods
15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for Dodecane?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Dodecane?

Dodecane is a clear appearing as clear with colourless color. It has weak odor.

What is Dodecane used for?

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

What are the hazard statements for Dodecane?

This substance has 1 hazard statement:

  • H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

What is the melting point of Dodecane?

The melting point is -9.6 °C and the boiling point is 215 - 217 °C.