ETHYL METHYL KETONE (METHYL ETHYL KETONE)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H319, H335, H336

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the WHS Regulations and the ADG Code. Poisons Schedule Not Applicable [1] Flammable Liquid Category 2, Eye Irritation Category 2A, Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation), Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 3 (narcotic effects) Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HCIS; 3. Classification drawn from Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008 - Annex VI

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

AUH066 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness and cracking. H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/intrinsically safe equipment.

Response

P370+P378 In case of fire: Use alcohol resistant foam or normal protein foam to extinguish. 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/doctor/physician/first aider/if you feel unwell. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

Storage

P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation.