2-Hexanone

Fisher Scientific Company

Revision date : 2025-12-18

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GHS02 GHS07 GHS08
Health risk rating 4
Safety risk rating 2
Environmental risk rating 1

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

591-78-6

Name of the chemical

2-Hexanon (790/2009)

Concentration

<=100

General Information

Version

5

Revision date

2025-12-18

Product name

2-Hexanone

Product Synonyms

Butyl methyl ketone; Methyl butyl ketone

CAS No.

591-78-6

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Icons in SDS

GHS02 GHS07 GHS08 M004 M009 M010 M011 M017

Company Information

company name

Fisher Scientific Company

GHS Information

Signal word

Danger

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H336, H361f, H372

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

(29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapor May cause drowsiness or dizziness Suspected of damaging fertility Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Keep container tightly closed Ground and bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment Keep cool Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Take action to prevent static discharges Use non-sparking tools

Response

IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention/advice Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Skin IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower Fire In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam to extinguish

Storage

Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

None identified

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Category 3 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Central nervous system (CNS). Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Target Organs - Central nervous system (CNS), Peripheral Nervous System (PNS). Label Elements Signal Word

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