Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
591-78-6
Name of the chemical
2-Hexanon (790/2009)
Concentration
<=100
General Information
Version
3
Revision date
2025-03-25
Product name
2-Hexanone
Product Synonyms
Butyl methyl ketone; Methyl butyl ketone
CAS No.
591-78-6
Emergency telephone
+(60)-327884561
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Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific Fisher Scientific (M) Sdn Bhd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
Enquiry.my@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H336, H361f, H372
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 3 (H226) Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 (H361f) Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 (H336) Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 (H372)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness H361f - Suspected of damaging fertility H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Prevention
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves
Response
P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish
Storage
P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
No information available This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids Category 3 (H226) Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 (H361f) Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 (H336) Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 (H372)
