Methyl Ethyl Ketone

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 2

Health hazards

Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity, Category 1 single exposure (Central nervous system) Specific target organ toxicity, Category 3 single exposure (respiratory tract irritation) Specific target organ toxicity, Category 3 single exposure (narcotic effects) Specific target organ toxicity, Category 1 Repeated exposure (central nervous system, peripheral nervous system) OSHA hazard(s) Not classified

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Causes damage to organs (central nervous system). Causes damage to organs (central ner"vous.system, peripheral nerrous system) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Static accumulating flammable liquid can become electrostatically charged even in bonded and grounded equipment. Sparks may ignite liquid and vapor. May cause flash fire or explosion.

Precautionary statements

Prevention - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilatingilighting equipment. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use only non- sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe mist or vapor. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. - Prevention - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smohing. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. These alone may be insufficient to remove static electricity.

Response

In case of fire Use appropriate media for extinction. Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. 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. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attenion.

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 to an approved incineration plant

2.3 Other hazards

Static accumulating flammable liquid