4-Methyl-2-pentanone

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EU Classification

Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC Xn; Harmful R20: Harmful by inhalation. Xi; Irritant R36/37: Irritating to eyes and respiratory system. F; Highly flammable R11: Highly flammable. R66: Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Information concerning particular hazards for human and environment: At long or repeated contact with skin it may cause dermatitis due to the degreasing effect of the solvent.

2.3 Other hazards

No information known

Hazard pictograms

GHS02 GHS07

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary statements

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. P303+P361+P353 If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/ international regulations.

WHMIS Classification

B2 - Flammable liquid D2A - Very toxic material causing other toxic effects

Classification system

HMIS ratings (scale 0-4) (Hazardous Materials Identification System) HEALTH Health (acute effects) = 2 FIRE Flammability = 3 Physical Hazard = 1 REACTIVITY 1

PBT Substances

Not applicable

vPvB Substances

Not applicable