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
2025-12-30
Product name
2-Hexanone
Product Synonyms
Butyl methyl ketone; Methyl butyl ketone
CAS No.
591-78-6
1.2.2. Uses advised against
This product does not contain any substance(s) on the Illicit Drug Precursors/Reagents list This product does not contain any substance(s) subject to Prohibition, Authorization or Restriction. This product does not contain any substance(s) listed on the voluntary National Code of Practice for Chemicals of Security Concern
Emergency telephone
+613 9757 4559
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Company Information
company name
ThermoFisher Scientific Australia Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
ANZinfo@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H336, H361, H372
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia. Classification under Safe Work Australia
Physical hazards
Flammable liquids Category 3
Health hazards
Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1
Environmental hazards
No hazards identified
2.2 Label elements
Flame Exclamation Mark
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Precautionary statements
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 P233 - Keep container tightly closed 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 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 P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Further information
No information available This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia Physical hazards Flammable liquids Category 3 Health hazards Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Environmental hazards No hazards identified
