CHO-SHIELD 2003, Part C

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview: Clear liquid with a strong solvent odor. Flammable liquid. Keep away from heat, sparks and other sources of ignition. May cause severe eye irritation, moderate skin and respiratory irritation. Chronic health effects. Refer to other sections of the MSDS for more detail.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation, skin and eye contact. Acute Effects Eye: Contact may cause severe eye irritation. Vapors may cause mild eye irritation. Skin: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause defatting or drying of the skin which may lead to irritation and/or dermatitis (rash). Inhalation: Inhalation of high concentrations of product solvents may cause respiratory irritation and central nervous system effects progressing from headache, dizziness, staggering gait and confusion to unconsciousness, coma, and death. The severity of these effects will be dependent on the vapor concentration and length of exposure. Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed.

Potential chronic health

Reproductive and developmental effects have been observed in the offspring of pregnant laboratory animals exposed to elevated concentrations of methyl ethyl ketone. Special Condition Effects: Not applicable.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Preexisting respiratory conditions may be aggravated. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practices by avoiding unnecessary exposure and by removing material from the eyes, skin and clothing.