General Information
Product name
Number(s)
Product Synonyms
Methyl Vinyl Ketone
Chemical name
Methyl Vinyl Ketone
CAS No.
78-94-4
Manufacturer Name
RTECS
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Company Information
company name
SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC
Section 2
Potential Acute Health Effects
Extremely hazardous in case of inhalation. Very hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion. Hazardous in case of skin contact (sensitizer). Corrosive to skin and eyes on contact. Liquid or spray mist may produce tissue damage particularly on mucous membranes of eyes, mouth and respiratory tract. Skin contact may produce burns. Inhalation of the spray mist may produce severe irritation of respiratory tract, characterized by coughing, choking, or shortness of breath. Severe over-exposure can result in death. Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness, watering, and itching. Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening, or, occasionally, blistering.
Potential chronic health
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. Effects MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Mutagenic for bacteria and/or yeast.
Teratogenic Effects
Not available DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available. The substance may be toxic to kidneys, lungs, liver, peripheral nervous system, upper respiratory tract, skin, central nervous system (CNS). Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage. Repeated or prolonged contact with spray mist may produce chronic eye irritation and severe skin irritation. Repeated or prolonged exposure to spray mist may produce respiratory tract irritation leading to frequent attacks of bronchial infection. Repeated exposure to a highly toxic material may produce general deterioration of health by an accumulation in one or many human organs.