Jasco Methyl Ethyl Ketone MEK

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H319, H336

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Flammable Liquids, Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation, Category 2A Specific Target Organ Toxicity (single exposure), Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

Precautionary statements

P233: Keep container tightly closed. P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P240: Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241: Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. P243: Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P242: Use only non-sparking tools. P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P261: Avoid breathing gas/mist/vapours/spray. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

Response

P370+378: In case of fire, use dry chemical to extinguish. P303+361+353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P305+351+338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+313: If eye irritation persists, get medical advice/attention. P304+340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P312: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.

Storage

P403+235: Store in cool/well-ventilated place. P501: Dispose of contents/container according to local, state and federal regulations. P403+233: Store container tightly closed in well-ventilated place - if product is as volatile as to generate hazardous atmosphere. P405: Store locked up. Hazard Rating System Flammability Instability HEALTH 1 3 FLAMMABILITY 3 1 0 REACTIVITY Health PPE X HMIS NFPA: Special Hazard

Potential health effects

Inhalation Acute Exposure Effects (Acute and Chronic) Vapor harmful. May cause dizziness, headache, watering of eyes, irritation of respiratory tract, drowsiness, nausea, and numbness in fingers, arms, and legs. Skin Contact Acute Exposure Effects May cause drying of skin, and numbness in fingers and arms. Liquid is absorbed readily. Eye Contact Acute Exposure Effects This material is an eye irritant. May cause irritation and pain, conjunctivitis of eyes, burns, corneal ulcerations of the eye, stinging, redness, and tearing. Vapors or mist can irritate eyes. Ingestion Acute Exposure Effects Harmful if swallowed. May cause dizziness, headache, nausea, and irritation of mouth, throat, and stomach. Chronic Exposure Effects Reports have associated repeated and prolonged overexposure to solvents with neurological and other physiological damage. May cause weakness, fatigue, skin irritation, and numbness in hands and feet

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

None known.