General Information
Revision date
2020-12-07
Product name
METHYL ETHYL KETONE
Product name
METHYL ETHYL KETONE
Identification on the label/Trade name
Butanone
Product Synonyms
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
CAS No.
78-93-3
REACH No
01-2119457290-43-XXXX
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Solvent for Industrial use Raw material for photochemicals Agrochemical uses Raw material for printing inks and printing ink additives
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Nexchem Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sales@nexchem.co.uk
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H319, H336
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification (EC 1272/2008) Classification of the substance or mixture Classification (EC 1272/2008)
Physical hazards
Flam. Liq. 2 - H225
Health hazards
Eye Irrit. 2 - H319 STOT SE 3 - H336
Environmental hazards
Not Classified
2.2 Label elements
EC number 201-159-0
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Precautionary statements
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P261 Avoid breathing vapours. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Supplemental label elements
EUH066 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification (EC 1272/2008) Physical hazards: Flam. Liq. 2 - H225 Health hazards: Eye Irrit. 2 - H319 STOT SE 3 - H336 Environmental hazards: Not Classified
