M.E.K. Methyl Ethyl Ketone

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H319, H336+P353

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Flammable liquids Category 2 Eye irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity following single exposure Category 3

Signal word

Warning

Health hazards

Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory system. Risk of serious damage to eyes

Environmental hazards

Annex 1 substance under review by the EU commission Has the potential to bioaccumulate low. May cause toxic to aquatic environment. GHS Pictogram MEK Page 2 of 9

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces and non- smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground/Bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measure against static discharge. P261 Avoid breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection.

Response

If on skin P303+P361 Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin +P353 with water/shower. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify appropriate media for extinction. If in eye P305+P351 Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact +P338 lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. If inhaled P304+P340 Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

Storage

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

Disposal

P501 Disposal should be in accordance with applicable regional, national, and local laws and regulations. Local regulations may be more stringent than regional or national requirements and must be complied with. MEK Page 3 of 9 Precautionary Pictograms

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids : Category 2 Eye irritation : Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity following single exposure : Category 3 Signal word : Warning Health Hazard : Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory system. Risk of serious damage to eyes. Environmental Hazard : Annex 1 substance under review by the EU commission. Has the potential to bioaccumulate low. May cause toxic to aquatic environment. GHS Pictogram : MEK Page 2 of 9