DECABORANE†
CAS # | 17702-41-9 |
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Formula |
B₁₀H₁₄ |
Synonyms |
decaboron tetradecahydride |
Physical description | Colorless to white crystalline solid with an intense, bitter, chocolate-like odor. | ||
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Boiling point | 415°F | Molecular weight | 122.2 |
Freezing point/melting point | 211°F | Vapor pressure | 0.2 mmHg |
Flash point | 176°F | Vapor density | |
Specific gravity | 0.94 | Ionization potential | 9.88 eV |
Lower explosive limit (LEL) | Upper explosive limit (UEL) | ||
NFPA health rating | 3 | NFPA fire rating | 2 |
NFPA reactivity rating | 2 | NFPA special instruction | W: Reacts violently or explosively with water |
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Sampling time* | |||
Sampling volume (TWA)* | |||
Sampling flow rate (TWA)* | |||
Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)* | |||
Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)* | |||
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Method reference | |||
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Special requirements |
* All sampling instructions above are recommended guidelines for OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs), please see the corresponding OSHA method reference for complete details.
Wipe Sampler/Sampling media | |
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Bulk Method |
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Sampling information (see manufacturer instructions) |
OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling Peak |
NIOSH REL
Up to 10-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
ACGIH TLV©
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
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PEL-TWA |
0.05 ppm (0.3 mg/m³) |
REL-TWA |
0.05 ppm (0.3 mg/m³) |
TLV-TWA |
0.05 ppm [1979] |
PEL-TWA |
0.05 ppm (0.3 mg/m³) |
PEL-STEL | REL-STEL |
0.15 ppm (0.9 mg/m³) |
TLV-STEL |
0.15 ppm [1979] |
PEL-STEL |
0.15 ppm (0.9 mg/m³) |
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PEL-C | REL-C | TLV-C | PEL-C | ||||
Skin notation |
Y |
Skin notation |
Y |
Skin notation |
Y |
Skin notation |
Y |
Notes: | Notes: | Notes: | Notes: | ||||
Health factors: See NIH-NLM PubChem. | IDLH |
15 mg/m³ |
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Carcinogenic classifications: Not listed | Notes: | ||||||
AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3: |
Additional Resources and Literature References
NOAA: CAMEO Chemicals - Decaborane NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Decaborane Literature References
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Last Updated Date : 01/28/2021