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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
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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)