Cleaner MEK

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H319, H335

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Ratings Classification of the mixture in accordance with Article 40 of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

Classifications

Flammable Liquids, Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation, Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (single exposure), Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H319 - Causes serious eye irritation. H335 - May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary statements

P233 - Keep container tightly closed. P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P240 - Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/.../ equipment. P243 - Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P242 - Use only non-sparking tools. P264 - Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P370+378 - In case of fire, use carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder or appropriate foam to extinguish. P303+361+353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P305+351+338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+313 - If eye irritation persists, get medical advice/attention. P304+340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P312 - Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P403+235 - Store in cool/well-ventilated place. P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations. P403+233 - Store container tightly closed in well-ventilated place. P405 - Store locked up.

Potential health effects

Chronic: Chronic inhalation may cause effects similar to those of acute inhalation. Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause defatting and dermatitis. Animal studies have reported that fetal effects/abnormalities may occur when maternal toxicity is seen. hronic overexposure to vapors may cause lung damage. Inhalation: Causes respiratory tract irritation. Inhalation of vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness. May cause central nervous system effects such as nausea and headache. Neurobehavioural effects of exposure to MEK (200 ppm for 4 hrs) were studied with 137 volunteers. There were no statistically significant effects observed in biochemical, psychomotor, sensorimotor and psychological tests. Skin Contact: May be absorbed through the skin in harmful amounts. Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause drying and cracking of the skin. Only one human case of skin sensitization was located. Negative results were obtained in an animal test; MEK did not produce skin sensitization in the mouse ear thickness test. Eye Contact: Causes eye irritation. Vapors may cause eye irritation. Animal evidence suggests that MEK is a moderate to severe eye irritant. Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract. Possible aspiration hazard. May cause central nervous system depression. Animal evidence suggests that MEK can be aspirated (inhaled) into the lungs during ingestion or vomiting.