General Information
Revision date
2019-04-15
Product name
METHYL ETHYL KETONE
CAS No.
108-94-1
Emergency telephone
Mob: 0414616247
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
AUSTRALIAN SPECIALTY INKS PTY LTD
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@austspecialtyinks.com.au
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H320, H336
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Classified as hazardous according to the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and labeling of Chemicals (GHS) including Work, Health and Safety regulations, Australia. Classified as Dangerous Goods according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (7th Edition).
Signal word
Flammable Liquids Category 2 DANGER Poisons Schedule: 5
Hazard statements
Flammable Liquids, Category 2 H225 Highly Flammable liquid and vapour. Acute Toxicity - Inhalation – H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness Category 4 Eye Irritation – Category 2A H320 Causes eye irritation Skin Corrosion/Irritation – AUH066 Repeated exposure may cause Category 2 skin dryness and cracking.
Precautionary statements
GENERAL P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand P102 Keep out of reach of children P103 Read label before use PREVENTATIVE 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 only non-sparking tools P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge P261 Avoid breathing fume/mist/vapours/spray P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P273 Avoid release to the environment P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection P281 Use personal protective equipment as required
Response
P301+P310 If SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P303+P361+P353 ON SKIN (or hair) Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower P303+P361+P353 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do – continue rinsing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell P331 Do NOT induce vomiting P370+P378 In case of fire: Use sand, earth, foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide for extinction P391 Collect spillage
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
