General Information
Revision date
2015-03-23
Product name
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
Product Synonyms
2-Butanone Ethyl methyl ketone MEK
CAS No.
78-93-3
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Whitaker Oil Company
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
NFPA Rating Emergency Overview: Danger! Extremely flammable liquid. May cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause central nervous system effects. May cause severe eye and skin irritation with possible burns. May cause digestive tract irritation with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. May cause fetal effects.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Target Organs: Central nervous system. Category Flammable liquids 2 Serious eye damage/irritation 2A Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure. 3
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Code Description H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor H319 Causes serious eye irritation H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness
Precautionary statements
Code Description P210 Keep away from heat/ sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P261 Avoid breathing gas/mist/vapors/spray. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Code Description P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P303, P361, IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated P353 clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P370, P378 In case of fire: Use media appropriate for extinction. P305, P351, IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove P338 contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337, P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position P304, P340 comfortable for breathing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P403, P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents / container in accordance with current legislation. Other classifications:
NFPA Ratings
HMIS: Health: 1 Health: 1 Flammability: 3 Flammability: 3 Reactivity: 0 Physical: 0
