Decahydronaphthalene

Agent Name
Decahydronaphthalene
Alternative Name
Decalin
CAS Number
91-17-8
Formula
C10-H18
Major Category
Other Classes
Decahydronaphthalene formula graphical representation
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

Exposure Assessment

MAK
5 ppm
Vapor Pressure
2.3 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 710ppm/4H
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 134 deg. F; [CAMEO] VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
high ambient temp required

Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: