Methyl Isobutyl Ketone

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 2

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Inhalation - vapor) Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 31. Single Exposure Target Organs 1. Respiratory tract irritation., Narcotic effect. Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, inhalation, vapor 0 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, dust 100 % or mist

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Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Causes serious eye irritation. Harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. Suspected of causing cancer. May cause flash fire or explosion. Sparks may ignite liquid and vapor. Static accumulating flammable liquid can become electrostatically charged even in bonded and grounded equipment.

Prevention

Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting] equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Take action to prevent static discharges. 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. Wash thoroughly after handling. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Use personal protective equipment as required.

Response

IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention. IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. In case of fire: Use water spray, foam, dry powder or carbon dioxide for extinction.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. Hazard(s) not otherwise Static accumulating flammable liquid can become electrostatically charged

Classified (HNOC)

even in bonded and grounded equipment. Sparks may ignite liquid and vapor. May cause flash fire or explosion.