International Chemical Safety Cards

3-METHYLPENTANE

ICSC: 1263

Diethylmethylmethane
C₆H₁₄ / CH₃CH₂CH(CH₃)CH₂CH₃
Molecular mass: 86.2

ICSC #    1263
CAS #     96-14-0
RTECS # none
UN #        1208 (hexanes)
March 15, 1995 Peer reviewed

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Highly flammable.	NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.	Powder, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION	Vapour/air mixtures are explosive.	Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Prevent build-up of electrostatic charges (e.g., by grounding). Do NOT use compressed air for filling, discharging, or handling.	In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

EXPOSURE
•INHALATION		Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
•SKIN		Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
•EYES		Safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Ventilation. Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Do NOT wash away into sewer.

Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants.

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UN Hazard Class: 3
UN Packing Group: II

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ICSC: 1263

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

International Chemical Safety Cards

3-METHYLPENTANE

ICSC: 1263

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS LIQUID , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:
The vapour is heavier than air and may travel along the ground; distant ignition possible. As a result of flow, agitation, etc., electrostatic charges can be generated.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
Reacts violently with oxidants causing fire and explosion hazard. Attacks plastic.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV: (as hexane isomers) 500 ppm as TWA; 1000 ppm as STEL; (ACGIH 2004).
MAK: 200 ppm, 720 mg/mł;
Peak limitation category: II(2); Pregnancy risk group: IIc;
(DFG 2004).

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour.

INHALATION RISK:
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 63.3°C
Melting point: -118°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.66
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 20.5

Relative vapour density (air = 1): 2.97
Flash point: <-20°C
Auto-ignition temperature: 278°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.2-7.0

ENVIRONMENTAL
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Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated. Card has been partly updated in April 2005. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, Emergency Response.

Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30S1208 or 30GF1-I+II
NFPA Code: H1; F3; R0;

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 1263	3-METHYLPENTANE
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:

Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.