Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H336

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of Hazardous Chemical GHS Categories Criteria Category Signal Pictograms Word Flammable liquid 2 Danger Flame Eye Irritation 2 Warning Exclamation Specific Target Organ Toxicity Single Exposure 3 Warning Exclamation Note: The degree of severity is ranked within each hazard class from 1 (Highest Severity) to up to 5 (Lowest Severity). Severity categories rankings do not allow comparisons between classes

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor H319: Causes serious eye irritation H336: May cause dizziness or drowsiness Word Repeated exposure may cause skin None None dryness or cracking.

Precautionary statements

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P261 Avoid breathing mist/vapors/spray. Section continued on the next page Continued… P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, chemical foam, or water spray to extinguish. P303 + P361 + IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. P353 Wash with plenty of water or shower. P305 + P351 + IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove P338 contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance to local/regional/international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

Other Criteria Defats skin Hazard Statements/Precautionary Signal Pictograms

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Criteria Category Signal Pictograms Word Flammable liquid 2 Danger Flame Eye Irritation 2 Warning Exclamation Specific Target Organ Toxicity Single Exposure 3 Warning Exclamation Note: The degree of severity is ranked within each hazard class from 1 (Highest Severity) to up to 5 (Lowest Severity). Severity categories rankings do not allow comparisons between classes. Label Elements