2,3,3-Trimethylpentane
Agent Name
2,3,3-Trimethylpentane
CAS Number
560-21-4
Formula
C8-H18
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
Pentane, 2,3,3-trimethyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN1262
Category
Aliphatics, Saturated (<C12)
Description
Liquid; [Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
A skin irritant; May cause lung injury if ingested; Inhalation of vapor may cause drowsiness or dizziness; [ESIS] An irritant; Inhalation may cause drowsiness and dizziness; Aspiration hazard by ingestion; Targets the CNS; [Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
27 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Octanes." VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
may ignite at ambient temp
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: