Dicyclopentadiene
- Cyclopentadiene dimer
- Bicyclopentadiene
- 1,3-Dicyclopentadiene dimer
- 3a,4,7,7a-Tetrahydro-4,7-methanoindene
Dicyclopentadiene | |
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| Formula | C10H12 |
| Structure | |
| Description | Colorless liquid with a disagreeable, camphor-like odor. |
| Uses | Monomer for ethylene-propylene terpolymer elastomers, dryer & hardener in linseed & soybean oil, curing agent in other elastomers. |
| Registry Numbers and Inventories. | |
| CAS | 77-73-6 |
| EC (EINECS/ELINCS) | 201-052-9 |
| EC Index Number | 601-044-00-9 |
| EC Class | Highly flammable; Harmful; Irritant; Dangerous for the Environment |
| EC Risk Phrase | R 11 20/22 36/37/38 51/53 |
| EC Safety Phrase | S 36/37 61 |
| RTECS | PC1050000 |
| RTECS class | Mutagen; Primary Irritant |
| UN (DOT) | 1992 |
| Merck | 13,2767 |
| Beilstein/Gmelin | 1904092 |
| Beilstein Reference | 2-05-00-00391 |
| Swiss Giftliste 1 | G-1911 |
| Canada DSL/NDSL | DSL |
| US TSCA | Listed |
| Austrailia AICS | Listed |
| New Zealand | Listed |
| Japan ENCS (MITI) | Listed |
| Korea ECL | Listed |
| Properties. | |
| Formula | C10H12 |
| Formula mass | 132.21 |
| Melting point, °C | -1 |
| Boiling point, °C | 170 |
| Decomposition point, °C | 150 |
| Vapor pressure, mmHg | 2.3 (25 C) |
| Vapor density (air=1) | 4.55 |
| Saturation Concentration | 1800 ppm (0.18%) at 20 C (calculated) |
| Critical temperature | 392 |
| Critical pressure | 30.20 |
| Density | 0.982 g/cm3 (20 C) |
| Solubility in water | Insoluble |
| Viscosity | 0.736 cp at 70 deg f |
| Refractive index | 1.5050 (35 C) |
| Dielectric constant | 2.48 (20 C) |
| Partition coefficient, pKow | 2.89 |
| Heat of vaporization | 39.0 kJ/mol |
| Heat of combustion | -5774 kJ/mol |
| Hazards and Protection. | |
| Storage | Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Flammables-area. Storage under a nitrogen blanket has been recommended. Containers should be dated when opened and tested periodically for the presence of peroxides. Should crystals form in a peroxidizable liquid, peroxidation may have occurred and the product should be considered extremely dangerous. In this instance, the container should only be opened remotely by professionals. All peroxidizable substances should be stored away from heat and light and be protected from ignition sources. |
| WHMIS | B2 D2B D1B |
| Handling | Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Ground and bond containers when transferring material. Use spark-proof tools and explosion proof equipment. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Keep container tightly closed. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Use and store under nitrogen. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames. Use only with adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing vapor or mist. |
| Protection | Wear appropriate clothing to prevent any reasonable probability of skin contact. Wear eye protection to prevent any possibility of eye contact. |
| Respirators | Air-supplied mask in confined areas, rubber gloves, safety glasses. |
| Small spills/leaks | Keep sparks, flames, and other sources of ignition away. Keep material out of water sources and sewers. Build dikes to contain flow as necessary. Attempt to stop leak if without undue personnel hazard. Use water spray to knock-down vapors. |
| Disposal code | 9 |
| Stability | Under normal storage conditions, peroxidizable compounds can form and accumulate peroxides which may explode when subjected to heat or shock. This material is most hazardous when peroxide levels are concentrated by distillation or evaporation. DCPD will decompose to cyclopentadiene at temperatures > 150C. |
| Incompatibilities | Strong oxidizing agents, polymerizing initiators. |
| Decomposition | Oxides of carbon. |
| Fire. | ||||
| Flash Point,°C | 26 | |||
| Autoignition, °C | 503 | |||
| Upper exp. limit, % | 6.3 | |||
| Lower exp. limit, % | 0.8 | |||
| Fire fighting | Do not extinguish fire unless flow can be stopped. Use water in flooding quantities as fog. Solid streams of water may spread fire. Cool all affected containers with flooding quantities of water. Apply water from as far a distance as possible. Use foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide. | |||
| Fire potential | FLAMMABLE. | |||
| Hazards | Flashback along vapor trail may occur. Vapor may explode if ignited in an enclosed area. | |||
| Combustion products | Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. | |||
| NFPA | Health | 2 | ||
| Flammability | 3 | |||
| Reactivity | 1 | |||
| Health. | |
| Exposure limit(s) | NIOSH REL: TWA 5 ppm (30 mg/m3) |
| Poison_Class | 3 |
| Exposure effects | Mild central nervous system depression or excitation may occur after ingestion or vapor inhalation. CNS effects can occur secondary to hydrocarbon pneumonitis and hypoxia, or from additives and contaminants (aniline, heavy metals, camphor, or pesticides). Some hydrocarbons are simple asphyxiants (e.G., Methane, ethane, propane gasses) which can produce CNS effects secondary to hypoxia. In a prospective study in Toronto, major congenital malformations were noted in 13 of 125 fetuses of mothers exposed to organic solvents during pregnancy. |
| Ingestion | Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain may occur following ingestion. |
| Inhalation | Coughing, choking, tachypnea, dyspnea, cyanosis, rales, hemoptysis, pulmonary edema, pneumatoceles, lipoid pneumonia, or respiratory arrest may develop following ingestion and aspiration. |
| Skin | Causes skin irritation. A single prolonged skin exposure is not likely to result in the material being absorbed in harmful amounts. |
| Eyes | Causes irritation. |
First aid |
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| Ingestion | DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If the victim is conscious and not convulsing, give 1 or 2 glasses of water to dilute the chemical and IMMEDIATELY call a hospital or poison control center. Be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital if advised by a physician. |
| Inhalation | IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. If symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop, call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) should be used. |
| Skin | IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. If symptoms such as redness or irritation develop, IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital for treatment. |
| Eyes | First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop. |
| Transport. | ||
| UN number | 1992 | |
| Response guide | 129 | |
| Hazard class | 3 | |
| Packing Group | III | |
| USCG CHRIS Code | DPT | |
| USCG Compatatibility Group | 30 Olefins | |
| HS Code | 2902 19 90 | |
| Std. Transport # | 4910196 | |
| IMO Pollution Category | B | |
| IMO Hazard code | P | |