General Information
Revision date
2018-03-05
Product name
METHYL ETHYL KETONE
Product Synonyms
2-Butanone / MEK / Butanone
CAS No.
78-93-3
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
FLAMMABLE STORAGE CODE RED
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
Identifi cation
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard pictograms
GHS02 / GHS07 Target organs Respiratory and Central nervous system, Eyes, Skin P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open fl ames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P233: Keep container tightly closed. P241: Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. P242: Use only non-sparking tools. P243: Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P261: Avoid breathing mist/vapours/spray. GHS Classifi cation: Flammable liquid (Category 2) Eye irritation (Category 2) P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. STOT-SE (Category 3) P337+P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical attention GHS Label information
Hazard statements
H225 Highly fl ammable liquid and vapour. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P312: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell.
Supplemental label elements
Code(s) EUH066 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking P370+P378 In case of fi re Use dry chemical, CO2, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P403+P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405: Store locked up. P501: Dispose of contents/container to a licensed chemical disposal agency in accordance with local/regional/national regulations. Hazards not otherwise classifi ed Health hazards not otherwise classifi ed (HHNOC) - Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Physical hazards not otherwise classifi ed (PHNOC) - Not Known
