Kerox ME-50 MEKP

Health hazards

Information Permissible Exposure Limits: ACGIH Ceiling STEL is 1.5 mg/m3 (0.2 ppm) for MEKP. Potential Effects of Overexposure: Eyes Eye contact causes severe corrosion and may cause blindness. Skin Causes severe skin irritation, redness, blistering, and edema. Inhalation Moderately toxic by inhalation. Ingestion Could lead to changes in structure or function of esophagus, and also cause nausea, vomiting and other gastrointestinal effects. First Aid Guidelines Skin Remove any contaminated clothing immediately. If the product gets on the skin, thoroughly wash exposed area with a running stream of water for 15 minutes. Seek medical help. Eyes Thoroughly wash the eyes in a running stream of water for a minimum of 15 minutes. Seek medical aid. Inhalation Remove victim from the exposure area, to an open area with fresh air. If the person is unconscious, administer artificial respiration. Seek medical help immediately, even if symptoms develop several hours after exposure. Ingestion Do not induce vomiting, as this may be a breathing hazard. Drink plenty of water. Seek medical aid.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation and / or skin absorption. Section 6 - Reactivity Data Stability Stable when stored in closed original container and kept out of direct sunlight, at temperatures below 25o C. Conditions to Avoid Contamination of any kind. Prolonged storage above 30o C. Storage near flammable or combustible materials. Materials to Avoid Cobalt compounds and other promoters and accelerators, oxidizing and reducing agents, basic and acidic compounds, metals, metal alloys, and salts, dimethylaniline, acetone, amines, and soaps. Hazardous Decomposition Products Decomposition products are flammable and may give rise to irritating vapors, carbon monoxide and dioxide, and phenols. Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur. Section 7 – Spill or Leak Procedures Response to Spills and Release If spills occur use a dike to prevent runoff into drains. Absorb the spilled material using an inert material such as cotton or sand. Take care not to use any cloth or absorbent material that may have been contaminated with acetone or other solvents. Collect the waste material and transfer into a plastic container and spray with a mist of water. Do not store waste in a metal container as it may lead to decomposition and combustion. Waste Disposal Methods Dispose waste material at a hazardous waste management facility in accordance with regulations (Fed/State/EPA) and prevailing laws. Follow all proper manifesting procedures. Section 8 - Special Protection Information Protective Garments Wear plastic gloves, shoes, and an apron while handling the product. Respiratory Protection Use product in a well ventilated area. A NIOSH approved half face respiratory protective equipment, may be used, and is recommended. Ventilation Use product in a well ventilated open area, and / or in an area with adequate mechanical (general and / or local exhaust) ventilation. Eye protection Wear chemical safety goggles.