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Nonadecane is a straight-chain alkane with 19 carbon atoms. It has been found as a component of essential oils isolated from Artemisia armeniaca. It has a role as a plant metabolite and a volatile oil component.

GHS Hazard Statements

H304 (100%): May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways [Danger Aspiration hazard]

First Aid

1. Eyes:

• Check for and remove contact lenses.

• Flush the eyes with water or saline for 20-30 minutes while simultaneously contacting a hospital or poison control center.

• Avoid using ointments, oils, or medications without a physician's directive.

• Transport the victim to a hospital immediately, even in the absence of symptoms like redness or irritation.

2. Skin:

• Immediately rinse affected skin with water, removing all contaminated clothing.

• Wash the skin thoroughly with soap and water.

• If symptoms like redness or irritation arise, immediately contact a physician and prepare for hospital transport.

3. Inhalation:

• Exit the contaminated area immediately; breathe fresh air.

• If symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, or burning sensations occur, seek medical assistance and prepare for hospital transport.

• Ensure rescuers use proper respiratory protection, ideally a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA); if unavailable, use the highest level of protection possible.

4. Ingestion:

• Do not induce vomiting.

• If the victim is conscious and not convulsing, give water to dilute the chemical and contact medical services immediately.

• If the victim is convulsing or unconscious, ensure the airway is open, position the head lower than the body, and avoid oral intake.

• Transport the victim to a hospital immediately (NTP, 1992)

National Toxicology Program, Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health (NTP). 1992. National Toxicology Program Chemical Repository Database. Research Triangle Park, North Carolina

Chemical and Physical Properties

Source: PubChem