2-Butanone

Hazard statements

Xi Irritant F Highly flammable Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment R 11 Highly flammable. R 36 Irritating to eyes. R 66 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking R 67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness

Classification system

HMIS ratings (scale 0-4) (Hazardous Materials Identification System) HEALTH 1 Health (acute effects) = 1 FIRE 3 Flammability = 3 Reactivity = 1 REACTIVITY 1

2.2 Label elements

Danger 2.6/2 - Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Warning 3.3/2A - Causes serious eye irritation. 3.8/3 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

Prevention

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. In case of fire Use for extinction CO2, powder or water spray

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.