Description
Decahydronaphthalene, min. 98 % for synthesis, Molar mass (M) 138,24 g/mol, Density (D) 0,88 g/cm³, Flash point (flp) 57 °C, Boiling point (bp) 185 to 195 °C, CAS No. 91-17-8, UN-Nr. 1147, EC No. 202-046-9, Empirical formula C10H18
Decalin® is a solvent with an intensive smell of camphor, miscible with ethanol, methyl benzoate, benzene and xylene. In histology it is used as clearing agent with the advantage of causing only little shrinking of tissue.
Technical Information
| Appearance | klar, farblos |
Compliance & Safety Information
Danger
Hazard Statements (H-Phrases)
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
H304
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
H314
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H331
Toxic if inhaled
H410
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary Statements (P-Phrases)
P210
Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P273
P273 – No description available
P280
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P301+P310
P301+P310 – No description available
P303+P361+P353
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower].
P305+P351+P338
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P391
P391 – No description available