Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
203-550-1/108-10-1
Name of the chemical
4-methylpentan-2-one; isobutyl methyl ketone (MIBK)
Concentration
>98.5
General Information
Revision date
2000-08-02
Product name
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone
Product Synonyms
Hexone, Isopropylacetone, 4-Methyl-2-Oxopentane, MIBK
CAS No.
108-10-1
Emergency telephone
201-796-7100
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Company Information
company name
fisher scientific
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance: clear, colorless. Flash Point: deg C. 14 Warning! Flammable liquid. May cause central nervous system depression. May cause liver damage. Causes eye and skin irritation. Causes digestive and respiratory tract irritation. May cause fe effects. Target Organs: Central nervous system, liver.
Potential health effects
Eye: Vapors may cause eye irritation. May cause painful sensitization to light. Contact produces irritation, tearing, and burning pain. Skin: Causes skin irritation. Prolonged and/or repeated contact may cause irritation and/or dermatitis. Ingestion: Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause effects similar to those for inhalation exposure. Inhalation: Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system effects characterized by headache, dizziness, unconsciousness and coma. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Exposure produces central nervous system depression. May cause liver abnormalities. May cause visual abnormalities. Chronic: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause defatting and dermatitis.
