ICSC 0179 - METHYL ETHYL KETONE

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METHYL ETHYL KETONE	ICSC: 0179 (April 2017)
Ethyl methyl ketone 2-Butanone MEK Methyl acetone

CAS #: 78-93-3

UN #: 1193

EC Number: 201-159-0

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Highly flammable. Vapour/air mixtures are explosive.	NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Do NOT use compressed air for filling, discharging, or handling. Use non-sparking handtools.	Use alcohol-resistant foam, water, powder, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Headache. Dizziness. Nausea. Vomiting. Drowsiness. Numbness. Laboured breathing.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Dry skin.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	See Inhalation. Unconsciousness.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give nothing to drink. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus. Do NOT wash away into sewer. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Highly flammable liquid and vapour Causes serious eye irritation May cause respiratory irritation May cause drowsiness or dizziness Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 3; UN Pack Group: II
STORAGE
Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants and strong acids. Cool. Well closed. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
PACKAGING

METHYL ETHYL KETONE

ICSC: 0179

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers The vapour is heavier than air and may travel along the ground; distant ignition possible. Chemical dangers Reacts violently with strong oxidants and inorganic acids. This generates fire and explosion hazard. Attacks some plastics.	Formula: C₄H₈O / CH₃COCH₂CH₃ Molecular mass: 72.1 Boiling point: 80°C Melting point: -86°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.8 Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 29 (good) Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 10.5 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 2.41 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.1 Flash point: -9°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 505°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.8-11.5 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.29 Viscosity: 0.40 cP at 25°C

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers
The vapour is heavier than air and may travel along the ground; distant ignition possible.

Chemical dangers
Reacts violently with strong oxidants and inorganic acids. This generates fire and explosion hazard. Attacks some plastics.

Formula: C₄H₈O / CH₃COCH₂CH₃
Molecular mass: 72.1
Boiling point: 80°C
Melting point: -86°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.8
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 29 (good)
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 10.5
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 2.41
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.1
Flash point: -9°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 505°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.8-11.5
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.29
Viscosity: 0.40 cP at 25°C

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, by ingestion and through the skin. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. Exposure could cause unconsciousness. If swallowed the substance easily enters the airways and could result in aspiration pneumonitis.	Inhalation risk A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure The substance defats the skin, which may cause dryness or cracking. Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxicity to human reproduction or development.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, by ingestion and through the skin.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. Exposure could cause unconsciousness. If swallowed the substance easily enters the airways and could result in aspiration pneumonitis.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance defats the skin, which may cause dryness or cracking. Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxicity to human reproduction or development.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 200 ppm as TWA; 300 ppm as STEL; BEI issued. MAK: 600 mg/m³, 200 ppm; peak limitation category: I(1); skin absorption (H); pregnancy risk group: C. EU-OEL: 600 mg/m³, 200 ppm as TWA; 900 mg/m³, 300 ppm as STEL

ENVIRONMENT
Avoid release to the environment in circumstances different to normal use.

NOTES
The odour warning when the exposure limit value is exceeded is insufficient.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: F, Xi; R: 11-36-66-67; S: (2)-9-16; Note: 6

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