General Information
Revision date
2006-09-18
Product name
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
Product Synonyms
MEK; 2-butanone; methyl acetone; ethyl methyl ketone
CAS No.
78-93-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Solvent in paints & coatings
supplier name
Megaloid Laboratories Limited
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Megaloid Laboratories Limited
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H302, H319, H336
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Class Flammable Acute toxic Eye irritant STOT (category) (2) (4) (2A) (3)
Signal word
DANAGER highly Harmful if Causes May cause flammable serious eye dizziness or swallowed liquid & irritation drowsiness
Hazard statements
vapour (H302) (H336) (H319) (H225) Hazardous Pictograms
Precautionary statements
Statements for Labelling
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and hot surfaces. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground or bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P261 Avoid breathing vapours. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 Wear eye protection, protective gloves and clothing of butyl rubber
Response
P303, P361, P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. P304, P340 IF INHALED: remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: rinse continuously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and P305, P351, P338 easy to do. Continue rinsing. P370, P378 IN CASE OF FIRE: use alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.
Storage
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national and international P501 regulations.
