International Chemical Safety Cards

DODECYLBENZENE ICSC: 0265

1-Phenyldodecane
Laurylbenzene
C18H30/C6H5(CH2)11CH3
Molecular mass: 246.4
ICSC #    0265
CAS #     123-01-3
RTECS # CZ9540000
TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible.
NO open flames.
Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION


EXPOSURE


 •INHALATION Cough. Sore throat.
Ventilation.
Fresh air, rest.
 •SKIN MAY BE ABSORBED! Redness.
Protective gloves.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
 •EYES Redness.
Safety spectacles.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
 •INGESTION Nausea.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.
Rinse mouth.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable metal containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place (extra personal protection: A/P2 filter respirator for organic vapour and harmful dust).
Ventilation along the floor.

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SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
ICSC: 0265 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1998. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

International Chemical Safety Cards

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
 COLOURLESS LIQUID.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:
 The vapour is heavier than air.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
 TLV not established.


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
 The substance can be absorbed into the body through the skin and by ingestion.

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

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
 The substance irritates the eyes and the skin.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
 Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
Boiling point: (see Notes) 290-410°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.9
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 10
 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 8.5
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.0
Flash point: 140.6°C
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

N O T E S
The technical product consists of a mixture of isomers; the boiling point and other physical properties will vary depending on composition.
NFPA Code: H 1; F 1; R 0;
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 0265 DODECYLBENZENE
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1998
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