2-Hexanone

Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd

Revision date : 2026-07-25

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GHS02 GHS07 GHS08
Health risk rating 4
Safety risk rating 2
Environmental risk rating 1

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

591-78-6

Name of the chemical

2-Hexanon (790/2009)

Concentration

<=100

General Information

Version

6

Revision date

2026-07-25

Product name

2-Hexanone

Product Synonyms

Butyl methyl ketone; Methyl butyl ketone

CAS No.

591-78-6

supplier name

Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd

Emergency telephone

001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887

Icons in SDS

GHS02 GHS07 GHS08 M004 M009 M010 M011 M017

Company Information

company name

Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd

e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet

begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com

GHS Information

Signal word

Danger

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H303, H313, H336, H361, H372

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Liquid Light yellow pungent Emergency Overview Flammable liquid and vapor. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May cause drowsiness and dizziness. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. May be harmful if swallowed. May be harmful in contact with skin. Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 3 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 5 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 5 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Label Elements

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H303 - May be harmful if swallowed H313 - May be harmful in contact with skin H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child

Prevention

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves

Response

P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish

Storage

P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other physicochemical hazards

Vapors may cause flash fire or explosion. Flammable liquid.

Health hazards

Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. May be harmful if swallowed. May be harmful in contact with skin.

Environmental hazards

Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. . Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems. No information available This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids. Category 3 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 5 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 5 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure)

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