General Information
Revision date
2019-06-17
Product name
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
CAS No.
78-93-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For Laboratory, Research or Manufacturing Use
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not determined
Emergency telephone
01-800-681-9531
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Avantor Performance Materials, LLC
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
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
H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H302: Harmful if swallowed. H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
Prevention
P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P240: Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241: Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting] equipment. P242: Use non-sparking tools. P243: Take action to prevent static discharges.
Response
P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P330: Rinse mouth. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. 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.
