General Information
Version
23
Revision date
2012-02-08
Product name
METHYL ETHYL KETONE
Product Synonyms
MEK
CAS No.
78-93-3
REACH No
01-2119457290-43-0000
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Raw material for laboratory and industrial use
Emergency telephone
+44 (0) 1235 239670
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
OM Group Ultra Pure Chemicals Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
steve.grundy@omgi.com
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 under CLP Classification of the substance or mixture Classification under CLP STOT SE 3: H336; Eye Irrit. 2: H319; Flam. Liq. 2: H225 Classification under CHIP Xi: R36; -: R66; -: R67
Most important adverse effects
Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness Page: 2
2.2 Label elements
Label elements under CLP
Hazard statements
H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard pictograms
GHS02: Flame GHS07: Exclamation mark
Precautionary statements
P243: Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P501: Dispose of contents/container to licensed waste disposal company. P337+313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention P303+361+353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove immediately all contaminated clothing Rinse skin with water/shower. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P261: Avoid breathing vapours. P264: Wash with water thoroughly after handling. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P304+340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+351+338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P312: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. P370+378 In case of fire Use suitable media for surroundings for extinction P403+233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Other hazards
Highly flammable.
PBT Substances
This substance is not identified as a PBT substance.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification under CLP: STOT SE 3: H336; Eye Irrit. 2: H319; Flam. Liq. 2: H225 Classification under CHIP: Xi: R36; -: R66; -: R67 Most important adverse effects: Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Page: 2
