Safety data for tetradecane
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Synonyms: n-tetradecane
Appearance: colourless liquid
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Combustible. Harmful - may cause lung damage if swallowed.
Eye, respiratory tract and mucous membrane irritant.
Risk phrases
Safety glasses, adequate ventilation.
Safety phrases
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Molecular formula: C14H30
CAS No: 629-59-4
EC No: 211-096-0 Physical data
Melting point: 5.5 C
Boiling point: 253 C
Vapour density: 6.83
Vapour pressure: 1 mm Hg at 76.4 C
Specific gravity: 0.763
Flash point: 99 C
Explosion limits: 0.5% (lower)
Autoignition temperature: 235 C Stability
Toxicology
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R36 R37 R38 R65 R67. Transport information
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S23 S24 S26 S36 S62.