General Information
Version
1.0
Revision date
2016-01-14
Product name
METHYL ETHYL KETONE
CAS No.
78-93-3
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not known
Manufacturer Name
Avantor Performance Materials, Inc
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, 1-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Avantor Performance Materials, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@avantormaterials.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H302, H319
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Hazard Classification
Physical hazards
Flammable liquids Category 2
Health hazards
Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 3 Single Exposure
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation. Precautionary
Prevention
Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
Response
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, inhalation, vapor 100 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, dust or mist 100 % Other hazards which do not result in GHS Static accumulating flammable liquid can
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical Hazards Flammable liquids Category 2 Health Hazards Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 3