Methyl Ethyl Ketone

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H319, H335, H336

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Form Color Odor Liquid Clear, colorless Acetone like

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

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/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. 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. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Ingestion Skin Eyes May be harmful if swallowed. May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation. Causes eye irritation. See section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids (Category 2) Eye irritation (Category 2A) Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure (Category 3) Pictogram Signal Word Danger Hazard Statement(s) H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.