General Information
Revision date
2016-01-13
Product name
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
CAS No.
78-93-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory and industrial use
supplier name
Alphachem Limited
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Company Information
company name
Alphachem Limited
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H303+H333, H319, H336
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
WHMIS 2015 Classified according to Canada's Hazardous Products Regulations (WHMIS 2015). Classification Flammable liquid Category 2; Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 5; Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 5; Eye irritation - Category 2A; Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) - Category 3
2.2 Label elements
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Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Highly flammable liquid and vapour. May be harmful if swallowed. May be harmful if inhaled. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Precautionary statements
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
2.3 Other hazards
None known.
Product definition
Methyl Ethyl Ketone Date of preparation July 23, 2015 Page 01 of
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquid - Category 2; Acute toxicity (Oral) - Category 5; Acute toxicity (Inhalation) - Category 5; Eye irritation - Category 2A; Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) - Category 3
