General Information
Product name
T6 Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)
CAS No.
78-93-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Reducing solvent for a range of paints
supplier name
Wagon Paints Australia Pty Ltd
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Wagon Paints Australia Pty Ltd
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H319, H336
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
This material is hazardous according to health criteria of Safe Work Australia.
Signal word
Danger
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.
Prevention
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
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
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
