General Information
Revision date
2016-07-04
Product name
ETHYL METHYL KETONE (METHYL ETHYL KETONE)
Product Synonyms
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
CAS No.
78-93-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Solvent, raw materials for printing inks and printing ink additives, paint related material. For industrial use only
supplier name
Sasol Chemicals Pacific Ltd
Manufacturer Name
Sasol Chemicals, A Division of Sasol South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Emergency telephone
+27 (0)17 610 4444
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Sasol Chemicals Pacific Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sasolchem.info.Rosebank@sasol.com, Info.sg@sasol.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H303, H316, H319, H371, H373
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
2] Flammable Liquid Category 2, Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 5, Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 3, Eye Irritation Category 2A, Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 2, Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure Category 2 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from CCID EPA NZ ; 3. Classification drawn from EC Directive 1272/2008 - Legend: Annex VI Gazetted by EPA New 3.1B, 6.1E (oral), 6.3B, 6.4A, 6.9B (inhalation) Zealand
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H303 May be harmful if swallowed H316 Causes mild skin irritation H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H371 May cause damage to organs. H373 May cause damage to organs.
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/intrinsically safe equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P309+P311 IF exposed or if you feel unwell: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use alcohol resistant foam or normal protein foam for extinction. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue P305+P351+P338 rinsing. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
Storage
P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.
