| Agent Name |
Decahydronaphthalene |
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| Alternative Name |
Decalin |
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| CAS Number |
91-17-8 |
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| Formula |
C10-H18 |
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| Major Category |
Other Classes |
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| Synonyms |
Bicyclo(4.4.0)decane; DEC; De-kalin; Decalin; Dekalin; Dekalina [Polish]; Naphthalane; Naphthalene, decahydro-; Naphthan; Perhydronaphthalene; [ChemIDplus]UN 1147 |
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| Category |
Naphthalenes |
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| Description |
Clear liquid with an aromatic odor; [CAMEO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a solvent for naphthalene, fats, resins, oils, waxes, rubber, lacquers, shoe polishes, floor waxes, and lubricants; Used as a motor fuel additive, metal cleaner, spot remover, and stove fuel; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
Causes liver and kidney injury in animal experiments; [HSDB] Defats skin and irritates nose and throat; [CAMEO] A skin and eye irritant; [Hawley] Causes CNS effects; [ICSC] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Vapor Pressure |
2.3 mm Hg |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (rats) = 710ppm/4H |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = 134 deg. F; [CAMEO] |
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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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| Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: DECAHYDRONAPHTHALENE
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