METHYL ETHYL KETONE (MEK)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H303, H304, H305, H313, H315, H320, H333

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS HAZARD CLASSIFICATION

Physical hazards

Flammable Liquids: ........................ Category 2 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor

Health hazards

Acute Toxicity (Oral):.................... Category 4 - Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin, inhaled Skin Corrosion/Irritation: ........... Catagory 2 - Causes skin irritation Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Catagory 2A - Causes eye irritation Aspiration Hazard: ......................... Catagory 1 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways WARNING LABEL ITEMS INCLUDING PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS Pictograms

Signal word

................................DANGER! GHS HAZARD AND PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS: H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour H303 H313 H333: May be harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled H305: May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways P101+102+103: If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Keep out of the reach of children. Read label before use. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P240: Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling P261 Avoid breathing gas/mist/vapours/spray. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P370+378 In case of fire, use dry chemical to extinguish. P303+361+353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P305+351+338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+313 If eye irritation persists, get medical advice/attention. P304+340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P312: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P403+235 Store in cool/well-ventilated place. P403+233 Store container tightly closed in well-ventilated place - if product is volatile enough to generate hazardous atmosphere. P405: Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container Treatment, storage, transportation and disposal must be in accordance with Federal, State/Provincial and Local Regulations, and product characteristics at time of dis posal. P501: Dispose of contents/container: Treatment, storage, transportation and disposal must be in accordance with Federal, State/Provincial and Local Regulations. TOTAL VOC’s: ..................................6.72 pounds per gallon

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical Hazards Flammable Liquids: ........................ Category 2 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor Health Hazards Acute Toxicity (Oral):.................... Category 4 - Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin, inhaled Skin Corrosion/Irritation: ........... Catagory 2 - Causes skin irritation Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Catagory 2A - Causes eye irritation Aspiration Hazard: ......................... Catagory 1 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways