| Agent Name |
Tetradecane |
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| CAS Number |
629-59-4 |
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| Formula |
C14-H30 |
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| Major Category |
Solvents |
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| Synonyms |
n-Tetradecane; [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 chemical intermediate and solvent (inks and degreasing); [HSDB] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Vapor Pressure |
0.01 mm Hg |
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| Explanatory Notes |
mp = 42.6 degrees F; bp = 488.7 degrees F; VP = 1 mm Hg @ 169.5 degrees F; [CAMEO] |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
1: must be preheated |
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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: N-TETRADECANE
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