undecane (C11H24)

Undecane is a colorless liquid with a characteristic odor. It is used as a solvent in the chemical and petroleum industries, and as an additive in certain cosmetics and pharmaceutical products.

Common synonyms: n-Undécane (French)

Properties of undecane (C11H24):

Reactivity: Undecane is stable at room temperature and does not react with most chemicals.
Boiling point: 195 °C
Melting point: Undecane has a melting point of around -26°C.
Solubility: Undecane is sparingly soluble in water, but soluble in organic solvents.
Health risks: Undecane can cause irritation of the eyes, skin and respiratory tract on prolonged exposure. It is not considered a human carcinogen.
Protection and prevention: It is recommended to handle Undecane in a well-ventilated environment, to wear personal protective equipment such as gloves and goggles, and to wash hands thoroughly after handling.

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Formula	C11H24
International name	undecane
French name	Undécane
CAS	1120-21-4
EINECS	214-300-6
Filter	ARI
IP (eV)	Environ 9.56
Vapour density (air = 1)	-
Conversion (1 ppm =)	-
LIE
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VLEP CT (15mn)
VLEP (8h)
STEL (15 min.)
TWA (8h)

Gas detectors for undecane (C11H24)

Despite its noticeable odor, a undecane (C11H24) gas detector is essential for accurately measuring concentrations of this compound. This volatile organic compound (VOC), with an ionization power (IP) below 10.6 eV, can be accurately detected in ppm.

Ventis Pro5 Portable multi gas detector with PASS

Détecteur multigaz portable avec PTI Ventis Pro5

MX6 IBRID ATEX multi gas detector (up to 6 gases)

Détecteur multigaz ATEX MX6 IBRID (jusqu'à 6 gaz)

VOC detector with PID sensor Xam 8000

Radius BZ1 Area monitor

Balise de surveillance de zone Radius BZ1

CTX300 Analogue Gas Transmitter

OLCT100 Fixed Gas Detector

OLCT80 Fixed gas detector

KwikSense PID VOC Detector

Self-contained breathing apparatus for undecane (C11H24)

undecane (C11H24) is a toxic, asphyxiating gas with a high risk of suffocation, so we recommend an open-circuit breathing apparatus (ARICO), an air-supply system for long-duration operations and a self-rescue mask for emergency evacuations.