General Information
Revision date
2024-08-22
Product name
Methyl Ethyl Ketone, ACS
Product Synonyms
2-Butanone; Ethyl methyl ketone; MEK
CAS No.
78-93-3
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, 703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Columbus Chemical Industries, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H319, H336
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Flammable liquids Category 2 Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) Not applicable Label elements Danger Hazard statements H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor Precautionary Statements - Prevention P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P233 - Keep container tightly closed P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment P242 - Use only non-sparking tools P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P235 - Keep cool Precautionary Statements - Response 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/attention P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam to extinguish Precautionary Statements - Storage P405 - Store locked up P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Precautionary statements
Disposal P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Further information
May be harmful if swallowed. May be harmful in contact with skin.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Flammable liquids Category 2 Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) Not applicable