General Information
Revision date
2015-07-22
Product name
2-Butanone
Product Synonyms
Methyl Ethyl Ketone; MEK
CAS No.
78-93-3
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Company Information
company name
Veritas House
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Highly flammable. Irritating to eyes. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
Potential health effects
Eye: Causes eye irritation. May result in corneal injury. Skin: Causes mild skin irritation. May be absorbed through the skin. Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause drying and cracking of the skin. Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. Inhalation of vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Chronic: Chronic inhalation may cause effects similar to those of acute inhalation.
