Chemical Safety Data Sheet MSDS / SDS

BETA-METHYLLEVULINIC ACID

Revision Date:2026-03-20Revision Number:1

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

Product identifier

Product name: BETA-METHYLLEVULINIC ACID
CBnumber: CB8403023
CAS: 6628-79-1
Synonyms: 3-Acetylbutyric Acid;β-Methyllevulinic acid

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

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements

Symbol(GHS)

Signal wordWarning

Precautionary statements

P264 Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Hazard statements

H315 Causes skin irritation

H319 Causes serious eye irritation

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

Substance

Product name: BETA-METHYLLEVULINIC ACID
Synonyms: 3-Acetylbutyric Acid;β-Methyllevulinic acid
CAS: 6628-79-1
MF: C6H10O3
MW: 130.14

SECTION 4: First aid measures

If inhaled

Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Get medical advice/ attention if you feel unwell.

In case of skin contact

Take off all contaminated clothing immediately. Wash off with plenty of water. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.

In case of eye contact

Rinse with plenty of water. If easy to do, remove contact lens, if worn. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.

If swallowed

Get medical advice/ attention. Rinse mouth.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

None known.

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

Suitable extinguishing media

Dry powder, Foam, Water spray, Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Specific hazards during fire fighting

No information available.

Specific extinguishing methods

Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment. Immediately evacuate personnel to safe areas. Remove undamaged containers from fire area if it is safe to do so.

Special protective equipment for fire-fighters

Use personal protective equipment.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Wear suitable protective equipment. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Entry to non-involved personnel should be controlled around the leakage area by roping off, etc.

Environmental precautions

Prevent product from entering drains.

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

Handling

Technical measures

Prevent dispersion of dust.

Local/Total ventilation

Ensure adequate ventilation. Use a local exhaust ventilation.

Advice on safe handling

Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wear personal protective equipment. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling.

Avoidance of contact

Oxidizing agents

Storage

Conditions for safe storage

Keep container tightly closed. Store in a refrigerator. Protect from moisture. Keep under inert gas.

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

Ingredients with workplace control parameters

Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.

Engineering measures

Install a closed system or local exhaust.
Also install safety shower and eye bath.

Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection

Dust mask

Eye/face protection

Safety glasses
Face-shield

Skin and body protection

Protective suit

Hand protection

Protective gloves *Use personal protective equipment(PPE) approved under appropriate government standards and follow local and national regulations.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

Information on basic physicochemical properties

Density and/or relative density1.0932
Physical statepowder to crystal
Molecular weight130.14 g/mol
Viscosity, kinematicNo data available
Viscosity, dynamicNo data available
Decomposition temperatureNo data available
Autoignition temperatureNo data available
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/waterNo data available
Solubility in other solventsNo data available
Water solubilityNo data available
Vapor pressureNo data available
Lower explosion limit / Lower flammability limitNo data available
Upper explosion limit / Upper flammability limitNo data available
FlammabilityNo data available
Evaporation rateNo data available
Flash pointNo data available
Boiling point/boiling range242 °C
Melting point/freezing point32 °C
pHNo data available
Odor ThresholdNo data available
OdorNo data available
Colorwhite - yellow
Appearancesolid

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

Reactivity

No data available

Chemical stability

Stable under normal conditions.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

None under normal processing.

Conditions to avoid

Exposure to moisture.

Incompatible materials

Oxidizing agents

Hazardous decomposition products

Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide (CO2)

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

Acute toxicity

Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2.

Skin corrosion/irritation

Product

Result

Skin irritation

Components

beta-Methyllevulinic Acid

Result

Skin irritation

Serious eye damage/eye irritation

Product

Result

Eye irritation

Components

beta-Methyllevulinic Acid

Result

Eye irritation

Respiratory or skin sensitization

Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2.

Germ cell mutagenicity

Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2.

Carcinogenicity

Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2.

Reproductive toxicity

Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2.

STOT-single exposure

Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2.

STOT-repeated exposure

Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2.

Repeated dose toxicity

Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2.

Aspiration toxicity

Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2.

SECTION 12: Ecological information

Ecotoxicity

No data available

Persistence and degradability

No data available

Bioaccumulative potential

No data available

Mobility in soil

No data available

Other adverse effects

No data available

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

Disposal methods

Waste from residues

Disposal in accordance with local and national regulations. Entrust disposal to a licensed waste disposal company.

Contaminated packaging

Disposal in accordance with local and national regulations. Before disposal of used container, remove contents completely.

SECTION 14: Transport information

International Regulations

IATA-DGR

UN/ID No.

Not applicable

Proper shipping name

Not applicable

Class

Not applicable

Subsidiary risk

Not applicable

Packing group

Not applicable

IMDG-Code

UN number

Not applicable

Proper shipping name

Not applicable

Class

Not applicable

Subsidiary risk

Not applicable

Packing group

Not applicable

EmS Code

Not applicable

Domestic regulation

GB 6944/12268

UN number

Not applicable

Proper shipping name

Not applicable

Class

Not applicable

Subsidiary risk

Not applicable

Packing group

Not applicable

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

Measures on the Environmental Administration of New Chemical Substances Registration

Registration/Notification number

B1A232215014
Downstream users need to comply with the conditions of safe use of the chemical, understand the environmental and health hazard and risk management measures identified on the SDS as well as the local/national regulations concerning the chemical.

The ingredients of this product are reported in the following inventories

CH BAGREG

Not in compliance with the inventory

TSCA

Substance(s) not listed on TSCA inventory

AICS

Not in compliance with the inventory

DSL

This product contains the following components that are not on the
Canadian DSL nor NDSL.
beta-Methyllevulinic Acid

ENCS

Not in compliance with the inventory

ISHL

Not in compliance with the inventory

KECI

Not in compliance with the inventory

PICCS

Not in compliance with the inventory

IECSC

Not in compliance with the inventory

NZIoC

Not in compliance with the inventory

SECTION 16: Other information

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

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.