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N-UNDECYLBENZENE 385

1-UNDECENE
Chemical Designations - Synonyms: n-Nonylethylene; Chemical Fonnula: CH3(CfE3,CH = CH,.
Observable Characteristics - Physical State (as normally shipped): Liquid; Color: Colorless; Odor:
Mild, pleasant.
Physical and Chemical Properties - Physical State at 15 "c and I atm. : Liquid; Molecular Weight:
154.2; Boiling Point at I atm.: 378.9, 192.7, 465.9; Freezing Point: -56, 49, 224; Critical
Temperature: Not pertinent; Critical Pressure: Not pertinent; Specific Gravity: 0.750 at 20 "C (solid);
Vapor (Gas) Density: Not pertinent; Ratio of Specific Heats of Vapor (Gas): 1.035; Latent Heat of
Vaporization: 154,85.8,3.59; HeatofCombustion: -19.084, -10.602, -443.89; Heat ofDecomposition:
Not pertinent.
Health Hazards Information - Recommended Personal Protective Equipment: Goggles or face shield;
rubber gloves; Symptoms Following Exposure: Aspiration hazard if ingested. Slight skin and eye
irritation. No inhalation hazard expected; General Treatment for Exposure: INHALATION: remove
victim to fresh air. INGESTION: do NOT lavage or induce vomiting; give vegetable oil and
demulcents; call a doctor. EYES: flush with water for 15 min. SKIN: wipe off, wash with soap and
water; Toxicity by Inhalation (ThreshoMLimit Value): Data not available; Short-Tern Exposure Limits:
Data not available; Toxicity by Ingestion: Data not available; Late Toxicity: Data not available; Vapor
(Gas) Irritm Characteristics: Slight smarting of eyes and respiratory system at high concentrations.
The effect is temporary; Liquid or Solid Zm'tant Characteristics: Minimum hazard. If spilled on
clothing and allowed to remain, may cause smarting and reddening of the skin; Odor l%reshold Data
not available.
Fire Hazards - Flash Point (deg, F): 160 OC; Flammable Limits in Air (96): No data; Fire
Extinguishing Agents: Foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide; Fire Extinguishing Agents Not to be
Used: Water may be ineffective; Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Not pertinent; Behavior in
Fire:;Not pertinent Zgnition Temperature : No data; Electrical Hazard Not pertinent; Burning Rate:
4.8 mmlmin.
Chemical Reactivity - Reactivity with Water: No reaction; Reactivity with Common Materials: No
reactions; Stability During Tmnsporr: Stable; Neutralizing Agents for Acids and Caustics: Not pertinent;
Polymerization: Not pertinent; Inhibitor of Polymerization: Not pertinent.
N-UNDECYLBENZENE
Chemical Designations - Synonyms: 1-Phenylundecane; Chemical Fonnula: C,H,(CH,),,CH,~
Observable Characteristics - Physical State (as normally shipped): Liquid; Color: Colorless; Odor:
Mild.
Physical and Chemical Properties - Physical State at 15 "c and I am. : Liquid; Molecular Weight:
232.4; Boiling Point at 1 atm.: 601, 316, 589; Freezing Point: 23, -5, 268; Critical Temperature:
918.1, 492.3, 765.5; Critical Pressure: 234, 15.9, 1.61; Specific Gravity: 0.855 at 20 "C (liquid);
Vapor (Gas) Density: Not pertinent; Ratio ofSpecifc Heats of Vapor (Gas): Not pertinent; Latent Heat
of Vaporization: 101.27, 56.26, 2.354; Heat of Combustion: -19.490, -10.830, -453.1; Heat of
Decomposition: Not pertinent.
Health Hazards Information -Recommended Personal Protective Equipment: Goggles or face shield;
rubber gloves; Symptoms Following Exposure: Ingestion may cause intestinal dismbances. Contact with
eyes causes mild irritation; General Treatment for Exposure: INGESTION: induce vomiting if large
amount has been swallowed. EYES: flush with water. SKIN: remove spills on skin or clothing by
washing with soap and water; Toxicity by Inhalation (Threshold Limit Value): Data not available; short-
Term Exposure Limits: Data not available; Toxicity by Ingestion: Data not available; Late Toxicity: Data
not available; Vapor (Gas) Zm'tant Characteristics: Data not available; Liquid or Solid Irritant
Characteristics: Data not available; Odor Threshold Data not available.
Fire Hazards - Flash Point (deg. F): 285 CC; Flammable Limits in Air (96): No data; Fire
Extinguishing Agents: Foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide; Fire Extinguishing Agents Not to be
Used: Water may be ineffective; Special Hazards of Combustion Products: No data; Behavior in Fire: