Methyl Ethyl Ketone, ASTM D740(2-Butanone)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

For the full text of the Hazard and Precautionary Statements listed below, see Section 16. Hazard Hazard Class Category Statement

Hazard categories

Skin Corrosion / Irritation Category Statement Precautionary Statements Category 2 H315 P264, P280, P302+P352, P321, P332+P313, P362 Eye Damage / Irritation Category 2A H319 P264, P280, P305+P351+P338, P337+P313 Specific Target Organs/Systemic Toxicity Following Single Category 1 H370 P260, P264, P270, P307+P311, P321, P405, Exposure P501 Specific Target Organs/Systemic Toxicity Following Repeated Category 1 H372 P260, P264, P270, P314, P501 Exposure Flammable Liquids Category 2 H225 P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P280, P303+P361+P353, P370+P378, P403+P235, P501

Hazard pictograms

Danger Signal Word

Hazard statements

Hazard Number Hazard Statement H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H370 Causes damage to organs. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Precautionary statements

Precautionary Number P210 Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P260 Do not breathe dust, fumes or mist. P264 Wash arms, hands and face thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 Wear protective gloves and eye protection. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P307+P311 IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or physician. P314 Get medical attention if you feel unwell. P321 Specific treatment (Wash areas of contact with water). P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical attention. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents in accordance with local, state, federal and international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

Covered by GHS Data not available