Decaborane |
Synonyms & Trade Names Decaboron tetradecahydride |
CAS No. 17702-41-9 |
RTECS No. HD1400000 |
DOT ID & Guide 1868 134 |
FormulaB10H14 |
Conversion 1 ppm = 5.00 mg/m3 |
IDLH 15 mg/m3
See: 17702419 |
Exposure Limits NIOSH REL: TWA 0.3 mg/m3 (0.05 ppm) ST 0.9 mg/m3 (0.15 ppm) [skin]
OSHA PEL†: TWA 0.3 mg/m3 (0.05 ppm) [skin] |
Measurement Methods
None available
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Physical Description Colorless to white crystalline solid with an intense, bitter, chocolate-like odor. |
MW: 122.2 |
BP: 415°F |
MLT: 211°F |
Sol: Slight |
VP: 0.2 mmHg |
IP: 9.88 eV |
Sp.Gr: 0.94 |
Fl.P: 176°F |
UEL: ? |
LEL: ? |
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| Combustible Solid |
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Oxidizers, water, halogenated compounds (especially carbon tetrachloride) [Note: May ignite SPONTANEOUSLY on exposure to air. Decomposes slowly in hot water.] |
Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact |
Symptoms dizziness, headache, nausea, drowsiness; incoordination, localized muscle spasm, tremor, convulsions; lassitude (weakness, exhaustion); in animals: dyspnea (breathing difficulty); lassitude (weakness, exhaustion); liver, kidney damage |
Target Organs central nervous system, liver, kidneys |
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Personal Protection/Sanitation (See protection codes)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated/Daily
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: Daily
Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench |
First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
Respirator Recommendations NIOSH/OSHA Up to 3 mg/m3:
(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator Up to 7.5 mg/m3:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode Up to 15 mg/m3:
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator that has a tight-fitting facepiece and is operated in a continuous-flow mode
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister having an N100, R100, or P100 filter.
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Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Important additional information about respirator selection |
| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0712
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