METHYL ETHYL KETONE (MEK)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H319, H336

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Product definition

Mono-constituent substance Classification according to Flam. Liq. 2, H225 Regulation (EC) No. Eye Irrit. 2, H319

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H319 - Causes serious eye irritation. H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

Prevention

P280 - Wear eye or face protection Recommended Safety glasses P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P261 - Avoid breathing vapour.

Response

P304 + P312 - IF INHALED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice or attention.

Storage

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

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.

Hazardous Ingredients

Methyl Ethyl Ketone

Supplemental label elements

EUH066 - Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. elements

Annex XVII - Restrictions on the manufacture, placing on the market and use of certain dangerous substances, mixtures and articles

Not applicable.

Special packaging requirements

Containers to be fitted Not applicable. with child-resistant fastenings

Tactile warning of danger

Not applicable.

2.3 Other hazards

Product meets the criteria

PBT Substances

P B T

vPvB Substances

vP vB for PBT or vPvB according to Regulation (EC) No. No N/A No N/A

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.