Methyl ethyl ketone

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 2 not otherwise classified Category 1

Health hazards

Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity following single Category 3 narcotic effects exposure Specific target organ toxicity following Category 2 repeated exposure

Environmental hazards

Not classified.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Static accumulating flammable liquid can become electrostatically charged even in bonded and grounded equipment. Sparks may ignite liquid and vapour. May cause flash fire or explosion. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. 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. These alone may be insufficient to remove static electricity. Use non-sparking tools. Take action to prevent static discharges. Do not breathe mist or vapour. Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. 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 exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Call a POISON CENTRE/doctor if you feel unwell. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish. In case of leakage, eliminate all ignition sources.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

None known.

Additional information

100 % of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown acute inhalation toxicity. 100 % of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown acute hazards to the aquatic environment. 100 % of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown long-term hazards to the aquatic environment.