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EC/CAS
591-78-6
Name of the chemical
2-Hexanon (790/2009)
Concentration
>95
General Information
Revision date
2020-06-11
Product name
2-Hexanone
Product Synonyms
Butyl methyl ketone; Methyl butyl ketone
CAS No.
591-78-6
Emergency telephone
+64 9 980 6780
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Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific New Zealand Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
NZinfo@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H303, H313, H316, H319, H336, H361, H372
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Classification under Work Safe New Zealand 3.1C - Flammable liquids: medium hazard 6.1E - Substances that are acutely toxic (Oral) 6.1E - Substances that are acutely toxic (Dermal) 6.3B - Substances that are mildly irritating to the skin 6.4A - Substances that are irritating to the eye 6.8B - Substances that are suspected human reproductive or developmental toxicants 6.9A - Substances that are toxic to human target organs or systems Classified as hazardous according to criteria of EPA New Zealand HSNO Approval Number HSR000981
Physical hazards
Flammable liquids Category 3
Health hazards
Acute Oral Toxicity Category 5 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 5 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 3 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1
Environmental hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor H303 - May be harmful if swallowed H313 - May be harmful in contact with skin 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 H316 - Causes mild skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary statements
P262 - Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking P233 - Keep container tightly closed P240 - Ground/bond container and receiving equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take precautionary measures against static discharge 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 P281 - Use personal protective equipment as required P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical or foam for extinction 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
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