General Information
Version
16
Revision date
2018-03-22
Product name
METHYL ETHYL KETONE
Product name
METHYL ETHYL KETONE
Identification on the label/Trade name
159545
CAS No.
78-93-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
ALL PROPER AND LEGAL PURPOSES
Manufacturer Name
Brenntag Mid-South, Inc
Emergency telephone
270-830-1222, 800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Brenntag Mid-South, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H319, H336, H361
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical hazards
Flammable liquids Category 2
Health hazards
Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 narcotic effects
Environmental hazards
Not classified.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Avoid breathing mist or vapor. 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/shower. 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 center/doctor if you feel unwell. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish.
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. Hazard(s) not otherwise Static accumulating flammable liquid can become electrostatically charged even in bonded and
Classified (HNOC)
grounded equipment. Sparks may ignite liquid and vapor. May cause flash fire or explosion.
Additional information
100% of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown acute inhalation toxicity.
