Methyl Ethyl Ketone

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H315, H319, H332, H335, H336, H371, H372

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS Classification

Health hazards

Explosives Not applicable Acute toxicity (oral) Not classified Flammable gases (including Not applicable chemically unstable gases) dermal) Not classified Aerosols Not applicable inhalation: gas) Not applicable Oxidizing gases Not applicable inhalation: vapour) Category 4 Gases under pressure Not applicable inhalation: dust) Not applicable Flammable liquids Category 2 inhalation: mist) Classification not possible Flammable solids Not applicable Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Self-reactive substances and Not applicable mixtures Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Pyrophoric liquids Not classified Classification not Respiratory sensitization possible Pyrophoric solids Not applicable Self-heating substances and Classification not Classification not mixtures possible Skin sensitization possible Substances and mixtures Classification not which, in contact with water, Not applicable Germ cell mutagenicity possible emit flammable gases Classification not Oxidizing liquids Not applicable Carcinogenicity possible Oxidizing solids Not applicable Reproductive toxicity Classification not possible Organic peroxides Not applicable Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Corrosive to metals Classification not possible Kidney) Category 2

Environmental hazards

Respiratory tract irritation, Category 3 narcotic effect) Aquatic hazard (acute) Not classified Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure Aquatic hazard (long-term) Not classified Nervous system) Category 1 Hazardous to the ozone layer Classification not possible

Aspiration hazard

possible GHS labeling elements

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

• [H225] Highly flammable liquid and vapour. • [H332] Harmful if inhaled. • [H315] Causes skin irritation. • [H319] Causes serious eye irritation. • [H371] May cause damage to kidney. • [H335] May cause respiratory irritation. • [H336] May cause drowsiness and dizziness. • [H372] Causes damage to nervous systems through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Prevention

• [P233] Keep container tightly closed. • [P271] Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. • [P240] Ground/bond container. • [P210] Keep away from ignition source such as heat / spark / open flame / high temperature. - No smoking • [P241] Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. • [P243] Take precautionary measures against static discharge. • [P242] Use only non-sparking tools. • [P280] Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. • [P270] Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. • [P264] Wash thoroughly after handling. • [P260] Do not breathe gas/mist/vapour/spray.

Response

• [P370 + P378] In case of fire: Use appropriate method for extinction. • [P304 + P340] If inhaled, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. • [P314] Get medical advice/attention 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/attention. • [P303 + P361 + P353] IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with running water/shower. • [P302 + P352] In case of skin contact, wash with plenty of water. • [P332 + P313] If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. • [P362 + P364] Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. • [P308 + P311] IF exposed or concerned, call a doctor/physician.

Storage

• [P403 + P235] Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. • [P405] Store locked up. • [P233] Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

• [P501] Dispose of contents/container by contracting an agency for industrial waste disposal licensed by the prefectural governor.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical hazards Health hazards Explosives Not applicable Acute toxicity (oral) Not classified Flammable gases (including Not applicable chemically unstable gases) (dermal) Not classified Aerosols Not applicable (inhalation: gas) Not applicable Oxidizing gases Not applicable (inhalation: vapour) Category 4 Gases under pressure Not applicable (inhalation: dust) Not applicable Flammable liquids Category 2 (inhalation: mist) Classification not possible Flammable solids Not applicable Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Self-reactive substances and Not applicable mixtures Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Pyrophoric liquids Not classified Classification not Respiratory sensitization possible Pyrophoric solids Not applicable Self-heating substances and Classification not Classification not mixtures possible Skin sensitization possible Substances and mixtures Classification not which, in contact with water, Not applicable Germ cell mutagenicity possible emit flammable gases Classification not Oxidizing liquids Not applicable Carcinogenicity possible Oxidizing solids Not applicable Reproductive toxicity Classification not possible Organic peroxides Not applicable Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Corrosive to metals Classification not possible (Kidney) Category 2 Environmental hazards (Respiratory tract irritation, Category 3 narcotic effect) Aquatic hazard (acute) Not classified Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure Aquatic hazard (long-term) Not classified (Nervous system) Category 1 Hazardous to the ozone layer Classification not possible Aspiration hazard possible GHS labeling elements