Chemical Safety Data Sheet MSDS / SDS
methyl sterculate
Revision Date:2026-05-31Revision Number:1
Product identifier
- Product name: methyl sterculate
- CBnumber: CB11362849
- CAS: 3220-60-8
- Synonyms: OCTANOATE,Methyl sterculate
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+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P391 Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment
P332+P313 IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.
P331 Do NOT induce vomiting.
P321 Specific treatment (see … on this label).
P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P264 Wash skin thouroughly after handling.
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P201 Obtain special instructions before use.
Hazard statements
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H315 Causes skin irritation
Substance
- Product name: methyl sterculate
- Synonyms: OCTANOATE,Methyl sterculate
- CAS: 3220-60-8
- MF: C20H36O2
- MW: 308.5
Description of first aid measures
General information
Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident.
Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident.
After inhalation
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
After skin contact
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
After eye contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water.
After swallowing
If symptoms persist consult doctor.
Information for doctor
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
No further relevant information available.
Indicationof anyimmediate medical attention andspecial treatment needed
No furtherrele vant information available .
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing agents
CO2, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents
Water with full jet
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
67-56-1During heating or in case of fire poisonous gases are produced.
Advice for firefighters
Protective equipment
Mouth respiratory protective device.
NFPA 704
1
0
0
| HEALTH | 1 | Exposure would cause irritation with only minor residual injury (e.g. acetone, sodium bromate, potassium chloride) | |
| FIRE | 0 | Materials that will not burn under typical fire conditions, including intrinsically noncombustible materials such as concrete, stone, and sand. Materials that will not burn in air when exposed to a temperature of 820 °C (1,500 °F) for a period of 5 minutes.(e.g. Carbon tetrachloride) | |
| 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
Mount respiratory protective device.
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Environmental precautions
Do not allow product to reach sewage system or any water course.
Inform respective authorities in case of seepage into water course or sewage system.
Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
Inform respective authorities in case of seepage into water course or sewage system.
Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to section 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to section 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Reference to other sections
See Section 7 for information on safe handling.
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information.
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information.
Protective Action Criteria for Chemicals
PAC-1
110-54-3 Hexane 260 ppm
PAC-2
110-54-3 Hexane 2900* ppm
PAC-3
110-54-3 Hexane 8600** ppm
110-54-3 Hexane
8600** ppm
Handling
Precautions for safe handling
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Open and handle receptacle with care.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Open and handle receptacle with care.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Information about protection against explosions and fires
Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
Protect against electrostatic charges.
Keep respiratory protective device available.
Protect against electrostatic charges.
Keep respiratory protective device available.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage
Store in accordance with information listed on the product insert.
Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles
Store in a cool location.
Information about storage in one common storage facility
Not required.
Further information about storage conditions
Keep receptacle tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles.
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles.
Specific end use(s)
No further relevant information available.
Additional information about design of technical systems
No further data; see section 7.
Control parameters
Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
| 110-54-3 Hexane | |
|---|---|
| PEL | Long-term value: 1800 mg/m³, 500 ppm |
| REL | Long-term value: 180 mg/m³, 50 ppm |
| TLV | Long-term value: 50 ppm Skin; BEI |
| Ingredients with biological limit values: | |
| 110-54-3 Hexane | |
|---|---|
| BEI | 0.5 mg/L Medium: urine Time: end of shift Parameter: 2.5-Hexanedione without hydrolysis |
Additional information
The lists that were valid during the creation were used as basis.
Exposure controls
Personal protective equipment
General protective and hygienic measures
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Store protective clothing separately.
Avoid contact with the skin.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Store protective clothing separately.
Avoid contact with the skin.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Breathing equipment
In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use respiratory protective device that is independent of circulating air.
Protection of hands
Protective gloves
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the chemical mixture.
Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the chemical mixture.
Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation
Material of gloves
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. As the product is a preparation of several substances, the resistance of the glove material can not be calculated in advance and has therefore to be checked prior to the application.
Penetration time of glove material
The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.
Eye protection
Tightly sealed goggles
Information on basic physicochemical properties
- Other informationNo information available
- Solids content0.0 %
- VOC content99.00 % 990.0 g/l / 8.26 lb/gal
- Organic solvents99.0 %
- SOLUBILITYChloroform: soluble; Ether: soluble; Hexane: soluble;
Methanol: soluble - KinematicNot determined.
- DynamicNot determined.
- Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water)Not determined.
- Water at 20 °C (68 °F)0.1 g/l
- Solubility in / Miscibility withChloroform: soluble; Ether: soluble; Hexane: soluble; Methanol: soluble
- Evaporation RateNot determined.
- Vapor DensityNot determined.
- Relative Density0.918±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
- Density at 20 °C (68 °F)0.66 g/cm³ (5.5077 lbs/gal)
- Vapor Pressure at 50 °C (122 °F)540 hPa (405 mm Hg)
- Vapor Pressure at 20 °C (68 °F)160 hPa (120 mm Hg)
- Explosion limitsLower: 1.2 Vol %
Upper: 7.7 Vol % - Danger of explosionProduct is not explosive. However, formation of explosive air/ vapor mixtures are possible.
- Ignition temperatureProduct is not selfigniting.
- Decomposition temperatureNot determined.
- Auto igniting240 °C (464 °F)
- Flammability (solid,gas)Highly flammable.
- Flash point-22 °C (-7.6 °F)
- Boiling point/Boiling range69 °C (156.2 °F)
- Melting point/Melting range-95 °C (-139 °F)
- pHNot determined.
- FormulationA solution in hexane
- Odor ThresholdNot determined.
- Molecular Weight308.5 g/mol
- Structural FormulaC20H36O2
- OdorCharacteristic
- ColorNot determined.
- Physical StateLiquid
Reactivity
No further relevant information available.
Chemical stability
Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided
No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No dangerous reactions known.
Conditions to avoid
No further relevant information available.
Incompatible materials
No further relevant information available.
Hazardous decomposition products
No dangerous decomposition products known.
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:
| Substance / Estimate | Route | Endpoint | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110-54-3 Hexane | Oral | LD50 | 16,000 mg/kg (rat) |
| 110-54-3 Hexane | Dermal | LD50 | >3,350 mg/kg (rabbit) |
| 110-54-3 Hexane | Inhalative | LC50 | >17,600 mg/m³ (rat) |
Primary irritant effect
on the skin
Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
on the eye
No irritating effect.
Sensitization
No sensitizing effects known.
Additional toxicological information
The product shows the following dangers according to internally approved calculation methods for preparations
Irritant
Irritant
Carcinogenic categories
IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer)
None of the ingredients is listed.
NTP (National Toxicology Program)
None of the ingredients is listed.
OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety & Health Administration)
None of the ingredients is listed.
Toxicity
Aquatic toxicity
No further relevant information available.
Persistence and degradability
No further relevant information available.
Behavior in environmental systems
Bioaccumulative potential
No further relevant information available.
Mobility in soil
No further relevant information available.
Ecotoxical effects
Remark
Toxic for fish
Additional ecological information
General notes
Water hazard class 3 (Self-assessment) extremely hazardous for water
Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system, even in small quantities.
Danger to drinking water if even extremely small quantities leak into the ground.
Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies.
Toxic for aquatic organisms
Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system, even in small quantities.
Danger to drinking water if even extremely small quantities leak into the ground.
Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies.
Toxic for aquatic organisms
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT
Not applicable.
vPvB
Not applicable.
PBT:
Not applicable.
vPvB:
Not applicable.
Other adverse effects
No further relevant information available.
Waste treatment methods
Recommendation
Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
Uncleaned packagings
Recommendation
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
UN-Number
DOT, IMDG, IATA UN1208
UN proper shipping name
DOT, IATA Hexanes solution
IMDG HEXANES solution, MARINE POLLUTANT
IMDG HEXANES solution, MARINE POLLUTANT
Transport hazard class(es)
DOTClass: 3 Flammable liquids
Label: 3
IMDG
Label: 3
Class: 3 Flammable liquids
Label: 3
IATA
Label: 3
Class: 3 Flammable liquids
Label: 3
Label: 3
Packing group
DOT, IMDG, IATA II
Environmental hazards
Product contains environmentally hazardous
substances
Hexane
Marine pollutant
Symbol (fish and tree)
Special precautions for user
Warning: Flammable liquids
Hazard identification number (Kemler code)
33
EMS Number
F-E,S-D
Stowage Category
E
Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable.
Transport/Additional information
DOT:
Quantity limitations
On passenger aircraft/rail: 5 L
On cargo aircraft only: 60 L
On cargo aircraft only: 60 L
IMDG:
Limited quantities (LQ)
1L
Excepted quantities (EQ)
Code: E2
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 ml
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500 ml
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 ml
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500 ml
IATA:
Remarks
When sold in quantities of less than or equal to 1 mL, or 1 g, with an Excepted Quantity Code of
E1, E2, E4, or E5, this item meets the De Minimis
Quantities exemption, per IATA 2.6.10.
Therefore packaging does not have to be labeled as
Dangerous Goods/Excepted Quantity.
E1, E2, E4, or E5, this item meets the De Minimis
Quantities exemption, per IATA 2.6.10.
Therefore packaging does not have to be labeled as
Dangerous Goods/Excepted Quantity.
UN "Model Regulation"
UN 1208 HEXANES SOLUTION, 3, II,
ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS
ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS
Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
No further relevant information available.
Sara
| Section 355 (extremely hazardous substances): | None of the ingredients is listed. |
| Section 313 (Specific toxic chemical listings): | 110-54-3 Hexane |
| TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act): | 110-54-3 Hexane ACTIVE |
| Hazardous Air Pollutants 110-54-3 Hexane | |
Proposition 65
| Chemicals known to cause cancer: | None of the ingredients is listed. |
| Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for females: | None of the ingredients is listed. |
| Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for males: | 110-54-3 Hexane |
| Chemicals known to cause developmental toxicity: | None of the ingredients is listed. |
Carcinogenic categories
| EPA (Environmental Protection Agency): | 110-54-3 Hexane II |
| TLV (Threshold Limit Value): | None of the ingredients is listed. |
| NIOSH-Ca (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health): | None of the ingredients is listed. |
Chemical safety assessment
A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.
Abbreviations and acronyms
IMDG: International Maritime Code for Dangerous Goods
DOT: US Department of Transportation
IATA: International Air Transport Association
EINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
ELINCS: European List of Notified Chemical Substances
CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service (division of the American Chemical Society)
NFPA: National Fire Protection Association (USA)
HMIS: Hazardous Materials Identification System (USA)
VOC: Volatile Organic Compounds (USA, EU)
LC50: Lethal concentration, 50 percent
LD50: Lethal dose, 50 percent
PBT: Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic vPvB: very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative
NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety
OSHA: Occupational Safety & Health
TLV: Threshold Limit Value
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
REL: Recommended Exposure Limit
BEI: Biological Exposure Limit
Flammable Liquids 2: Flammable liquids – Category 2
Skin Irritation 2: Skin corrosion/irritation – Category 2
Toxic to Reproduction 2: Reproductive toxicity – Category 2
Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure 3: Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) – Category 3
Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure 1: Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) – Category 1
Aspiration Hazard 1: Aspiration hazard – Category 1
Aquatic Chronic 2: Hazardous to the aquatic environment - long-term aquatic hazard – Category 2
DOT: US Department of Transportation
IATA: International Air Transport Association
EINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
ELINCS: European List of Notified Chemical Substances
CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service (division of the American Chemical Society)
NFPA: National Fire Protection Association (USA)
HMIS: Hazardous Materials Identification System (USA)
VOC: Volatile Organic Compounds (USA, EU)
LC50: Lethal concentration, 50 percent
LD50: Lethal dose, 50 percent
PBT: Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic vPvB: very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative
NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety
OSHA: Occupational Safety & Health
TLV: Threshold Limit Value
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
REL: Recommended Exposure Limit
BEI: Biological Exposure Limit
Flammable Liquids 2: Flammable liquids – Category 2
Skin Irritation 2: Skin corrosion/irritation – Category 2
Toxic to Reproduction 2: Reproductive toxicity – Category 2
Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure 3: Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) – Category 3
Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure 1: Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) – Category 1
Aspiration Hazard 1: Aspiration hazard – Category 1
Aquatic Chronic 2: Hazardous to the aquatic environment - long-term aquatic hazard – Category 2
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.