General Information
Revision date
2001-02-21
Product name
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
Product Synonyms
2-Butanone, MEK
Chemical name
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
Manufacturer Name
Americhem Sales Corporation
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Company Information
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Americhem Sales Corporation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
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. CHRONIC: Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause the following effects: Dermatitis and skin defatting; conjuctivitis; inflammation of the respiratory tract, weakness, drowsiness; Liver and Kidney Damage; Clinical Neuropathy
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
