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Decahydronaphthalene, cis + trans, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Decahydronaphthalene is widely used as an industrial solvent for resins and fuel additives. It is a substitute for turpentine in lacquers, shoe polishes and waxes.
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Decahydronaphthalene is widely used as an industrial solvent for resins and fuel additives. It is a substitute for turpentine in lacquers, shoe polishes and waxes.
Solubility
Miscible with acetone, benzene, ether, methanol, aniline, decalin, chloroform, butanol and ethanol. Immiscible with water.
Notes
Store in cool place. Air, light and heat sensitive. Heat and light accelerate peroxide formation. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | <-45°C |
Density | 0.88 |
Boiling Point | 189°C to 191°C |
Flash Point | 57°C (134°F) |
Odor | Mild |
Refractive Index | 1.474 |
Quantity | 2500 mL |
UN Number | UN1147 |
Beilstein | 878165 |
Merck Index | 14,2846 |
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Certificates
Certificates
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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10252938 | Certificate of Analysis | 01/11/2024 | A13883.0D,A13883.AE,A13883.0F,A13883.AP |
10247940 | Certificate of Analysis | 07/09/2023 | A13883.0D,A13883.AE,A13883.0F,A13883.AP |
10241382 | Certificate of Analysis | 20/06/2022 | A13883.0D,A13883.AE,A13883.0F,A13883.AP |
10239032 | Certificate of Analysis | 12/04/2022 | A13883.0D,A13883.AE,A13883.0F,A13883.AP |
10238219 | Certificate of Analysis | 12/04/2022 | A13883.0D,A13883.AE,A13883.0F,A13883.AP |
Safety and Handling





- Decahydronaphthalene
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Aspiration toxicity Category 1
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Flammable liquid Category 3
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 C
- H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
- H304-May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H331-Toxic if inhaled.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Decahydronaphthalene
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