Methyl Ethyl Ketone

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H303, H305, H316, H319, H333, H336, H361, H373

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

Hazard statements

Classified as Hazardous according to the criteria of the Australian Safety and Compensation Council ASCC (formerly NOHSC) Approved Criteria For Classifying Hazardous Substances [NOHSC:1008] 3rd Edition. Methyl Ethyl Ketone is classified as Dangerous Goods according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids, category 2 Acute toxicity – oral, category 5 Acute toxicity – inhalation, category 5 Skin corrosion / irritation, category 3 Serious eye damage / irritation, category 2A Specific target organ systemic toxicity (single exposure), category 3, narcotic effects Aspiration hazard, category 2

2.2 Label elements

Symbol (s)

Signal word

Danger

Physical hazards

H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour.

Health hazards

H303: May be harmful if swallowed H305: May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways H316: Causes mild skin irritation H319: Causes serious eye irritation H333: May be harmful if inhaled H336: May cause dizziness or drowsiness H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Prevention

P201: Obtain special instructions before use P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P210: Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, hot surfaces. No Smoking. P233: Keep container tightly closed. P240: Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241: Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating, lighting equipment. P242: Use non-sparking tools P243: Take precautionary measures against static discharge P261: Avoid breathing mist, vapours, spray P264: Wash exposed skin thoroughly after handling P271: use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing eye protection, face protection.

Response

P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P370+P378 In case of fire Use appropriate media for extinction P304+P312 IF INHALED Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice/attention P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists Get medicaladvice/attention P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P331: Do NOT induce vomiting.

Storage

P403+P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405: Store locked up P235: Keep cool

Disposal

P501: Dispose of contents and container to appropriate waste site of reclaimer in accordance with local and national regulations.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

This material is a static accumulator. Even with proper grounding and bonding, this material can still accumulate an electrostatic charge. If sufficient charge is allowed to accumulate, electrostatic discharge and ignition of flammable air-vapour mixtures can occur.