T6 Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H319, H336

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

This material is hazardous according to health criteria of Safe Work Australia.

Signal word

Danger Hazard Classifications Flammable liquid - category 2 Eye irritation - category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) - category 3 Narcotic Effects Hazard Statements H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour H319 Causes serious eye irritation H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness Prevention Precautionary Statements P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking P233 Keep container tightly closed P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilation/lighting equipment P242 Use only non-sparking tools P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge P261 Avoid breathing mist/vapours/spray P264 Wash thoroughly after handling P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 Wear eye protection/face protection Response Precautionary Statements P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse Rinse skin with water/shower P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use foam/water spray/fog for extinction Storage Precautionary Statements P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool P405 Store locked up.

Precautionary statements

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations. Poison Schedule: Not Applicable

Classifications

Classified as dangerous Goods by the criteria of the “Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous good by Road or rail” and the “New Zealand NZS5433: Transport of Dangerous Good on Land” Dangerous Goods Class: 3

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquid - category 2 Eye irritation - category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) - category 3 Narcotic Effects Hazard Statements H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.