Methylethyl ketoxime

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Emergency Overview Form : liquid Color : colourless Odor : ether-like

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids, Category 4 Acute toxicity, Category 4, Dermal Serious eye damage, Category 1 Skin sensitisation, Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Category 3, Respiratory system, Central nervous system Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Category 2, Blood, Spleen

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Combustible liquid Harmful in contact with skin. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness and dizziness. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Prevention

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing. Wear eye protection/ face protection. Wear respiratory protection.

Response

IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. Carcinogenicity No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP IARC or