Eicosane
Agent Name
Eicosane
CAS Number
112-95-8
Formula
C20-H42
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
EICOSANE; n-Eicosane; Icosane; [ChemIDplus] Eicosane, n-; Didecyl; [NTP]
Category
Aliphatics, Saturated (>C11)
Description
Colorless or white solid; mp = 36.7 deg C; [CAMEO] White solid; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used in cosmetics, lubricants, and plasticizers; [NTP]
Comments
The commercial product is usually a mixture of primarily straight-chain hydrocarbons with an average of 20 carbons/molecule; [NTP] May cause irritation; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
NFPA
must be preheated
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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