Methyl Ethyl Ketone

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H319, H335, H336

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard Classification

Physical hazards

Flammable Liquids Category 2 –

Health hazards

Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) - Category 3 Eye Damage/Irritation – Category 2A

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapour. May cause respiratory irritation; or may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Causes serious eye irritation. ignition sources. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion proof electrical, ventilation and lighting equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Take action to prevent static discharges. Wear protective gloves, clothing, and eye & face protection. Avoid inhaling dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray. Only use outdoors, or in a well-ventilated area. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Wear eye and face protection. Precautionary Response IF ON SKIN (or hair): Immediately remove all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower if on clothing. In case of fire, use dry chemical, CO2, or alcohol foam to extinguish. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a doctor if you feel unwell. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists, seek medical attention. Precautionary Storage Store locked up and in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Keep container tightly closed. Precautionary Disposal Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.

Prevention

Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other

2.3 Other hazards

None

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical Hazards Flammable Liquids – Category 2 Health Hazards Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) - Category 3 Eye Damage/Irritation – Category 2A Signal Word Danger Hazard Statement Highly flammable liquid and vapour. May cause respiratory irritation; or may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Causes serious eye irritation. Precautionary Prevention Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other Statement ignition sources. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion proof electrical, ventilation and lighting equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Take action to prevent static discharges. Wear protective gloves, clothing, and eye & face protection. Avoid inhaling dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray. Only use outdoors, or in a well-ventilated area. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Wear eye and face protection. Precautionary Response IF ON SKIN (or hair): Immediately remove all contaminated Statement clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower if on clothing. In case of fire, use dry chemical, CO2, or alcohol foam to extinguish. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a doctor if you feel unwell. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists, seek medical attention. Precautionary Storage Store locked up and in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Keep Statement container tightly closed.