General Information
Revision date
2012-05-22
Product name
Methyl ethyl Ketone (MEK)
Product Synonyms
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
CAS No.
78-93-3
REACH No
01-2119457290-43
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Solvent Industrial use
Emergency telephone
+44 (0) 116 2877916 or +44 (0) 7714 303742 (24 Hours
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, H319+EUH066, H336
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
CLP CLASSIFICATION
GHS02 flame Flam. Liq. 2 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. GHS07 Eye Irrit. 2 H319 Causes serious eye irritation. STOT SE 3 H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
EU Classification
Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC Xi; Irritant R36: Irritating to eyes. F; Highly flammable R11: Highly flammable. R66-67: Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Information concerning particular hazards for human and environment: Repeated contact with skin may cause dermatitis due to the degreasing effect of the solvent. Vapours of the product are heavier than air and may accumulate on the ground, in the sump of pits, drains or cellars with higher concentrations. Ground level ventilation is recommended. May have a narcotizing effect after prolonged exposure (see R67)
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 The substance is classified and labelled according to the CLP regulation.
Hazard pictograms
GHS02 GHS07
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H319+EUH066 Causes serious eye irritation. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Precautionary statements
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position 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+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
PBT Substances
Not applicable
vPvB Substances
Not applicable
