Methyl Ethyl Ketone

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H316, H319, H336

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS CLASSIFICATIONS Health Eye Irritation, Category 2A Skin Sensitization, Category 3 Target Organ Toxicity (Single exposure), Category 3 Physical Flammable Liquids, Category 2

2.2 Label elements

Flame Exclamation mark

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H316: Causes mild skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

Prevention

P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P240: Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233: Keep container tightly closed. P243: Take action to prevent static discharges. P241: Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting/...] equipment. P242: Use non-sparking tools. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P264: Wash ... thoroughly after handling. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

P312: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/...if you feel unwell. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower] P337+P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention P370+P378 In case of fire Use ... to extinguish

Storage

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

Disposal

P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations. EMERGENCY OVERVIEW IMMEDIATE CONCERNS: Warning! Flammable liquid and vapor. High vapor concentrations may cause drowsiness and irritation of the eyes or respiratory tract. Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause drying, cracking, or irritation.

Potential health effects

EYES: Severe irritation and discomfort. Reversible and/or irreversible corneal damage may occure. SKIN: Moderate irritation and discomfort. Defatting of skin and redness are possible. Toxic systemic effects from absorbtion are expected to be minor. INGESTION: May cause Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomitting, Inebriation (Drunkeness), Difficulty breathing, Headache, Coma INHALATION: Dizziness, impaired coordination, headaches and loss of consciousness. Severe respiratory tract irritation. Toxic systemic effects are possible.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Persons with Chronic respiratory or Skin diseases. Persons with a history of Peripheral Neuropathy.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Absorption, Inhalation, Ingestion TARGET ORGAN STATEMENT: CNS depressent

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Health: Eye Irritation, Category 2A Skin Sensitization, Category 3 Target Organ Toxicity (Single exposure), Category 3 Physical: Flammable Liquids, Category 2