Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H319, H336

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification Flammable liquid - Category 2; Eye irritation - Category 2A; Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) - Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

Prevention

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, and other equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P261 Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection.

Response

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. 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 CENTRE or doctor if you feel unwell. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. carbon dioxide

Product definition

dry chemical powder Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) - Ver. 1 SDS No.: 1524 Date of preparation water spray or fog

Storage

August 17, 2015 revision P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. July 02, 2019 Page 01 of 08 P405 Store locked up. P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations. and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P312 Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor if you feel unwell. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. carbon dioxide dry chemical powder water spray or fog P501 Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

None known.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquid - Category 2; Eye irritation - Category 2A; Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) - Category 3