Decahydronaphthalene

Synonyms

Bicyclo(4.4.0)decane; DEC; De-kalin; Decalin; Dekalin; Dekalina [Polish]; Naphthalane; Naphthalene, decahydro-; Naphthan; Perhydronaphthalene; [ChemIDplus]UN 1147

Category

Naphthalenes

Description

Clear liquid with an aromatic odor; [CAMEO]

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]

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] See "cis-Decahydronaphthalene."

Biomedical References

5 ppm

2.3 mm Hg

LC50 (rat) = 710ppm/4H

Explanatory Notes

Flash point = 134 deg. F; [CAMEO] VP from ChemIDplus;

high ambient temp required

Acute solvent syndrome

Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Encephalopathy, chronic solvent
• Solvents, acute toxic effect

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Metal Degreasing
• Painting (Solvents)