Chemical Safety Data Sheet MSDS / SDS
3-METHYLNONANE
Revision Date:2026-04-11Revision Number:1
Product identifier
- Product name: 3-METHYLNONANE
- CBnumber: CB5344204
- CAS: 5911-04-6
- EINECS Number: 227-631-6
- Synonyms: Nonane, 3-methyl-,3-Methylnonane
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Relevant identified uses: For R&D use only. Not for medicinal, household or other use.
- Uses advised against: none
Company Identification
- Company: Chemicalbook
- Address: Building 1, Huihuang International, Shangdi 10th Street, Haidian District, Beijing
- Telephone: 010-86108875
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
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Symbol(GHS)
- Signal wordDanger
P501 Dispose of contents/container to..…
P405 Store locked up.
P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
P370+P378 In case of fire: Use … for extinction.
P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
P233 Keep container tightly closed.
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.
Hazard statements
H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
H226 Flammable liquid and vapour
Substance
- Product name: 3-METHYLNONANE
- Synonyms: Nonane, 3-methyl-,3-Methylnonane
- CAS: 5911-04-6
- EC number: 227-631-6
- MF: C10H22
- MW: 142.28
First Aid Measures
General adviceConsult a physician if necessary. Remove to fresh air.
Eye contact
Wash with plenty of water.
Skin Contact
Wash skin with soap and water.
Inhalation
Remove to fresh air If breathing is difficult, give oxygen If not breathing, give artificial respiration
Ingestion
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Clean mouth with water.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
SymptomsNo information available.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Note to physiciansTreat symptomatically.
Suitable Extinguishing Media
Suitable Extinguishing MediaUse extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media
No information available.
Specific hazards arising from the chemical
Specific hazards arising from the chemicalNo information available.
Hazardous combustion products
Carbon oxides.
Explosion data
Sensitivity to Mechanical ImpactNo information available.
Sensitivity to Static Discharge
No information available.
Protective equipment and precautions for firefighters
Protective equipment and precautions for firefightersAs in any fire, wear self contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear.
NFPA 704
1
2
0
| HEALTH | 1 | Exposure would cause irritation with only minor residual injury (e.g. acetone, sodium bromate, potassium chloride) | |
| FIRE | 2 | Must be moderately heated or exposed to relatively high ambient temperature before ignition can occur and multiple finely divided suspended solids that do not require heating before ignition can occur. Flash point between 37.8 and 93.3 °C (100 and 200 °F). (e.g. diesel fuel, sulfur) | |
| REACT | 0 | Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water (e.g. helium,N2) | |
| SPEC. HAZ. |
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal precautionsEnsure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas.
Environmental precautions
Environmental precautionsSee Section 12 for additional Ecological Information.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for containmentPrevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
Methods for cleaning up
Pick up and transfer to properly labeled containers.
Precautions for safe handling
Advice on safe handlingHandle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage ConditionsKeep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Store at room temperature.
Incompatible materials
None known based on information supplied.
Control parameters
Exposure GuidelinesThis product, as supplied, does not contain any hazardous materials with occupational exposure limits established by the region specific regulatory bodies.
Appropriate engineering controls
Engineering ControlsShowers
Eyewash stations
Ventilation systems
Eyewash stations
Ventilation systems
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment
Eye/face protectionWear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles).
Skin and Body Protection
Wear protective gloves and protective clothing.
Respiratory protection
If exposure limits are exceeded or irritation is experienced, NIOSH/MSHA approved respiratory protection should be worn. Positive-pressure supplied air respirators may be required for high airborne contaminant concentrations. Respiratory protection must be provided in accordance with current local regulations.
General Hygiene Considerations
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Information on basic physicochemical properties
- Physical Stateliquid
- AppearanceNo information available
- OdorNo information available
- pHNo information available
- Melting point/freezing pointNo information available
- Boiling point167 °C
- Flash point46 °C
- Liquid Density0.73
- Evaporation rateNo information available
- Upper flammability limitsNo information available
- Lower flammability limitNo information available
- Vapor pressureNo information available
- Vapor densityNo information available
- Specific gravityNo information available
- Water solubility61.12ug/L(temperature not stated)
- Solubility in other solventsNo information available
- Partition coefficientNo information available
- Autoignition temperatureNo information available
- Decomposition temperatureNo information available
- Kinematic viscosityNo information available
- Explosive propertiesNo information available
- Oxidizing propertiesNo information available
- Density and/or relative density0.732 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)
- Solubilitysoluble in Ether,Chloroform,Benzene
- ColourColorless to Almost colorless
Reactivity
Not applicable
Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions
None under normal processing.
Hazardous polymerization
No information available.
Conditions to avoid
Extremes of temperature and direct sunlight.
Incompatible materials
Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Carbon oxides.
Information on likely routes of exposure
InhalationClassified based on available data. For more details, see section 2.
Eye contact
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2.
Skin Contact
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2.
Ingestion
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2.
Information on toxicological effects
SymptomsClassified based on available data. For more details, see section 2.
Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure
Chronic ToxicityClassified based on available data. For more details, see section 2.
Numerical measures of toxicity - Product Information
Unknown acute toxicity100% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity
Ecotoxicity
May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life
100% of the mixture consists of components(s) of unknown hazards to the aquatic environment.
100% of the mixture consists of components(s) of unknown hazards to the aquatic environment.
Persistence and degradability
No information available.
Bioaccumulation
No information available.
Mobility
No information available.
Disposal of wastes
Disposal should be in accordance with applicable regional, national and local laws and regulations.
Contaminated packaging
Do not reuse container.
DOT
UN/ID noUN3295
Hazard Class
3
Packing Group
III
Proper shipping name
Hydrocarbons, liquid, n.o.s.
Description
UN3295, Hydrocarbons, liquid, n.o.s., 3, III
Emergency Response Guide Number
128
IMDG
UN/ID noUN3295
Hazard Class
3
Packing Group
III
Proper shipping name
Hydrocarbons, liquid, n.o.s.
Description
UN3295, Hydrocarbons, liquid, n.o.s., 3, III, (46°C c.c.)
Special Provisions
223
EmS-No
F-E, S-D
IATA
UN/ID noUN3295
Hazard Class
3
Packing Group
III
Proper shipping name
Hydrocarbons, liquid, n.o.s.
Description
UN3295, Hydrocarbons, liquid, n.o.s., 3, III
ERG Code
3L
International Inventories
All of the components in the product are on the following Inventory lists
Canada (DSL/NDSL) Europe (EINECS/ELINCS/NLP) South Korea (KECL): ENCS (Japan):
X - Listed
TSCA - United States Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(b) Inventory
DSL/NDSL - Canadian Domestic Substances List/Non-Domestic Substances List
EINECS/ELINCS - European Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances/European List of Notified Chemical Substances
ENCS - Japan Existing and New Chemical Substances
IECSC - China Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances
KECL - Korean Existing and Evaluated Chemical Substances
PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances
Canada (DSL/NDSL) Europe (EINECS/ELINCS/NLP) South Korea (KECL): ENCS (Japan):
X - Listed
TSCA - United States Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(b) Inventory
DSL/NDSL - Canadian Domestic Substances List/Non-Domestic Substances List
EINECS/ELINCS - European Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances/European List of Notified Chemical Substances
ENCS - Japan Existing and New Chemical Substances
IECSC - China Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances
KECL - Korean Existing and Evaluated Chemical Substances
PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances
| Chemical name | TSCA | DSL | NDSL | EINECS | ELINCS | ENCS | IECSC | KECL | PICCS | AICS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Methylnonane | - | - | - | X | - | X | - | X | - | - |
US Federal Regulations
SARA 313
Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA). This product does not contain any chemicals which are subject to the reporting requirements of the Act and Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 372.
SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories
Acute health hazardYes
Chronic Health Hazard
No
Fire hazard
Yes
Sudden release of pressure hazard
No
Reactive hazard
No
CWA (Clean Water Act)
This product does not contain any substances regulated as pollutants pursuant to the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 122.21 and 40
CFR 122.42).
CFR 122.42).
US State Regulations
California Proposition 65
This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals.
U.S. State Right-to-Know Regulations
This product does not contain any substances regulated by state right-to-know regulations
Abbreviations and acronyms
CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
TWA: Time-Weighted Average
STEL: Short-Term Exposure Limit
LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
TLV: Threshold Limit Value
IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
IATA: International Air Transport Association
ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
DOT: US Department of Transportation
NFPA: National Fire Protection Association
NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
TWA: Time-Weighted Average
STEL: Short-Term Exposure Limit
LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
TLV: Threshold Limit Value
IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
IATA: International Air Transport Association
ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
DOT: US Department of Transportation
NFPA: National Fire Protection Association
NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Disclaimer:
The information in this MSDS is only applicable to the specified product, unless otherwise specified, it is not applicable to the mixture of this product and other substances. This MSDS only provides information on the safety of the product for those who have received the appropriate professional training for the user of the product. Users of this MSDS must make independent judgments on the applicability of this SDS. The authors of this MSDS will not be held responsible for any harm caused by the use of this MSDS.