Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
108-10-1
Name of the chemical
4-methylpentan-2-one; isobutyl methyl ketone (MIBK)
Concentration
Hexone
General Information
Revision date
2020-02-20
Product name
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone
Product Synonyms
Hexone
Chemical name
4-Methyl-2-pentanone
CAS No.
108-10-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Specified quality tests and assay use only
Manufacturer Name
U. S. Pharmacopeia
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, +1 703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
U. S. Pharmacopeia
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
RSTECH@usp.org
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H319, H332, H335, H351
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical hazards
Flammable liquids Category 2
Health hazards
Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 4 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 respiratory tract irritation
Environmental hazards
Not classified.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if inhaled. Causes serious eye irritation. Suspected of causing cancer. May cause respiratory irritation.
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Avoid breathing mist or vapor. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If inhaled Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish.
Storage
Keep cool. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise Not available.
Additional information
None.
