3,3-Dimethylhexane

hydrocarbons 

Emergency Overview 

Change in color: Not available

Physical Form: liquid

Health Hazards:  Irritant, aspiration hazard, drowsiness, dizziness 

Physical Hazards:  Highly Flammable 

Short Term:  May cause drowsiness and dizziness 

Long Term:  No data available. 

Short Term:  Causes skin irritation 

Long Term:  No data available. 

Short Term:  No data available. 

Long Term:  No data available. 

Short Term:  May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways 

Long Term:  No data available. 

Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. 

This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). 

This product may be regulated, have exposure limits or other information identified as the following: Alkanes, C5-8 (101316-46-5), Alkanes, C4-12 (68333-81-3), Alkanes, C4-10-branched and linear (90622-50-7), Octanes.

IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. 

IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before re-use. If skin irritation occurs, get medical advice/attention. 

IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. 

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. DO NOT induce vomiting. Rinse mouth. 

See Section 9 for Flammability Properties 

Highly flammable liquid and vapor 

Use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, alcohol-resistant foam or water spray. 

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing. Move container from fire area if it can be done without risk. Cool containers with water spray until well after the fire is out. Keep unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and deny entry. 

Use personal protective equipment as required. Absorb with earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to container. Avoid release to the environment. Avoid discharge into drains, surface water or groundwater. 

Keep away from heat, sparks, open flame, and hot surfaces - No smoking. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharges. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/clothing and eye/face protection. Avoid breathing vapor or mist. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product. Avoid creation of vapor or mist. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before re-use. 

Keep container tightly closed and in a cool, well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat and ignition sources. Store locked up. 

Component Exposure Limits 

Biological limit value 

Provide local exhaust or process enclosure ventilation system. 

Eyes/Face Wear protective eye/face protection. 

Wear protective clothing to prevent contact. 

Wear protective gloves. 

In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. 

Stable under normal conditions of use. 

Avoid flames, sparks, and other sources of ignition. 

strong oxidizing materials 

oxides of carbon 

Will not polymerize under normal temperature and pressure conditions. 

May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways Causes skin irritation May cause drowsiness and dizziness 

Component Analysis - LD50/LC50 

Component Carcinogenicity

None of this product's components are listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, DFG or OSHA

Causes skin irritation 

May cause drowsiness and dizziness

Causes skin irritation

May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways

L(E)C50: <=1 mg/l. Not readily biodegradable. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. 

Component Analysis - Aquatic Toxicity 

Dispose in accordance with all applicable federal, state/regional and local laws and regulations. 

Component Waste Numbers 

Component Marine Pollutants 

ADR Tunnel Code Restrictions 

Component Marine Pollutants (IMDG) 

SARA Section 311/312 (40 CFR 370 Subparts B and C) 

Not listed under California Proposition 65 

Germany Water Classification 

The listed component(s) of this material have been checked for country-specific published classifications according to the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling (GHS). The results of the queries are displayed below. Please see the individual country listings, as additional interpretations or reference information may be available. For a reference list of H- or P-statements, please visit ChemADVISOR’s website at http://www.chemadvisor.com/product-resources/26-pure-substance-and-mixture-databases/247-ghs-hazard-and-physical-statements 

Australia GHS Classifications 

Australia GHS Labeling Information 

European Union GHS Classifications 

European Union GHS Labeling Information 

Indonesia GHS Classifications 

Japan GHS Classifications 

Korea GHS Classifications 

New Zealand GHS Classifications 

South Africa GHS Classifications 

Taiwan GHS Classifications 

Taiwan GHS Labeling Information 

Flammable liquid, Category 2 Aspiration Hazard, Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure, Category 3 Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Acute Hazard, Category 1 Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Chronic Hazard, Category 1 

DANGER 

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. May cause drowsiness and dizziness H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H315 Causes skin irritation. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. 

P233: Keep container tightly closed. P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P240: Ground/Bond container and receiving equipment. P241: Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/.../equipment. P242: Use only non-sparking tools. P243: Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264: Wash ... thoroughly after handling. P273: Avoid release to the environment: 

IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P302+P352. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P303+P361+P353. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P362+P364. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P332+P313. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P321. Specific treatment (see ... on this label). P331. Do NOT induce vomiting. P370+P378. In case of fire: Use ... for extinction. Collect spillage. 

P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Keep container tightly closed. P405. Store locked up. 

P501 Dispose of contents/container to ... 

ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists; ADR - European Road Transport; AU - Australia; BOD - Biochemical Oxygen Demand; C - Celsius; CA - Canada; CAS - Chemical Abstracts Service; CERCLA - Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act; CN - China; CPR - Controlled Products Regulations; DFG - Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft; DOT - Department of Transportation; DSL - Domestic Substances List; EEC - European Economic Community; EINECS - European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances; EPA - Environmental Protection Agency; EU - European Union; F - Fahrenheit; IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer; IATA - International Air Transport Association; ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organization; IDL - Ingredient Disclosure List; IDLH - Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health; IMDG - International Maritime Dangerous Goods; JP - Japan; Kow - Octanol/water partition coefficient; KR - Korea; LEL - Lower Explosive Limit; LOLI - List Of LIsts™ - ChemADVISOR’s Regulatory Database; MAK - Maximum Concentration Value in the Workplace; MEL - Maximum Exposure Limits; NFPA - National Fire Protection Agency; NIOSH - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health; NJTSR - New Jersey Trade Secret Registry; NTP - National Toxicology Program; NZ - New Zealand; OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration; PH - Philippines; RCRA - Resource Conservation and Recovery Act; RID - European Rail Transport; RTECS - Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances®; SARA - Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act; STEL - Short-term Exposure Limit; TDG - Transportation of Dangerous Goods; TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act; TWA - Time Weighted Average; UEL - Upper Explosive Limit; US - United States 

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