| Agent Name |
Dodecane |
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| CAS Number |
112-40-3 |
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| Formula |
C12-H26 |
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| Major Category |
Solvents |
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| Synonyms |
n-Dodecane; [CAMEO] |
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| Category |
Hydrocarbons, Aliphatic Saturated |
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| Description |
Colorless liquid; [CAMEO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a solvent (inks and degreasing) and in chemical research and production; Used in paper processing; [HSDB] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Vapor Pressure |
0.13 mm Hg |
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| Odor Threshold Low |
5.31 ppm |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (rat) >142 ppm/8H |
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| Explanatory Notes |
mp = -9.6 degrees C; bp = 216.3 degrees C; [ChemIDplus] Odor threshold from HSDB; |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
2: high ambient temperature required |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Neurotoxin |
CNS Solvent Syndrome |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: DODECANE
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