Handbook of Solvents, Second Edition

CAS 91-17-8; EINECS/ELINCS 202-046-9
UN 1147 (DOT)
Synonyms: Bicyclo (4.4.0) decane; Dec; Decalin; Decalin solvent; Dekalin; DHN; Naphthalane; Naphthane; Perhydronaphthalene
Definition: Mixture of cis and trans
Empirical: C 10H 18
Properties: Colorless liq.; aromatic odor; sol. in alcohol, ether; insol. in water; m.w. 138.14; dens. 0.8963; m.p. ?43.26 C; b.p. 185.5 C; flash pt. 58 C; ref. index 1.474
Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 4170 mg/kg, (skin, rabbit) 5900 mg/kg; TCLo (inh., human) 100 ppm; mod. toxic by inh. and ing.; mildly toxic by skin contact; primary skin and eye irritant; conjunctive irritant; may cause pulmonary system changes, kidney damage; human tumorigen;