METHYL ETHYL KETONE
ICSC: 0179 |
Ethyl methyl ketone 2-Butanone MEK Methyl acetone C4H8O / CH3COCH2CH3 Molecular mass: 72.1 ICSC # 0179 | CAS # 78-93-3 RTECS # EL6475000 UN # 1193 EC # 606-002-00-3 March 25, 1998 Validated |
TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE | ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID/ |
FIRE | Highly flammable. | NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking. | Powder, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide. |
EXPLOSION | Vapour/air mixtures are explosive. | Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Do NOT use compressed air for filling, discharging, or handling. Use non-sparking handtools. | In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. |
EXPOSURE | |||
INHALATION | Cough. Dizziness. Drowsiness. Headache. Nausea. Vomiting. | Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention. |
SKIN | Protective gloves. | Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. | |
EYES | Redness. Pain. | Safety goggles. | First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor. |
INGESTION | Unconsciousness. (Furthersee Inhalation). | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. | Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink. Refer for medical attention. |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | STORAGE | PACKAGING & LABELLING | ||
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Do NOT wash away into sewer. Personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus. | Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants, strong acids. Cool. Well closed. | Note: 6 F symbol Xi symbol R: 11-36-66-67 S: 2-9-16 UN Hazard Class: 3 UN Packing Group: II | ||
|
METHYL ETHYL KETONE | ICSC: 0179 |
I |
| |||
PHYSICAL |
| |||
ENVIRONMENTAL | ||||
N O T E S | ||||
The odour warning when the exposure limit value is exceeded is insufficient. Card has been partly updated in October 2004. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, EU classification, Emergency Response.
|
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | |||||
|
IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: | Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values. |
- Page last reviewed: July 22, 2015
- Page last updated: July 1, 2014
- Content source: