3,3-Dimethylhexane
Agent Name
3,3-Dimethylhexane
CAS Number
563-16-6
Formula
C8-H18
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
Hexane, 3,3-dimethyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN3295
Category
Aliphatics, Saturated (<C12)
Description
Liquid; [Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
A skin, mucous membrane, and upper respiratory tract irritant; Inhalation of vapor may cause drowsiness or dizziness; Harmful by ingestion (may cause lung damage on aspiration); [Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
28.6 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Hydrocarbons, liquid, n.o.s." VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: