General Information
Revision date
2015-03-18
Product name
MEK
Product Synonyms
Methyl Ethyl Ketone Ethyl Methyl Ketone, 2-Butanone, 3-Butanone, methyl acetone
CAS No.
78-93-3
Emergency telephone
1557 Marietta Road
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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
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Health ] [ Environmental ] [ Physical ] Eye irritation Category 2A Acute Aquatic Toxicity Category 2 Flammable Liquid Category 2
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Precautionary statements
P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. -- No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. 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. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention. P370 + P378 In case of fire Use water fog, foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide (CO2) to extinguish.P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.P501 Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local regulations