General Information
Revision date
2018-05-02
Product name
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)
Substance name
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)
Product Synonyms
2-Butanon, 2-butanone, 2-oxobutane, 3-butanone, MEK
Chemical name
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
CAS No.
78-93-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Use only in industrial processes
supplier name
Atlanta Branch Office Ocoee Branch Office
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Whitaker Oil Company
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
SDS@whitakeroil.com
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
Classification (GHS-US)
Flammable liquids H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye H319 Causes serious eye irritation irritation Category 2A Specific target organ H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness toxicity (single exposure) Category 3
Hazard statements
see section 16 : H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness
2.2 Label elements
GHS-US labeling
Signal word
Danger
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, lighting, ventilating equipment P242 - Use only non-sparking tools P243 - Take precautionary measures against static discharge P261 - Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapors, spray P264 - Wash hands thoroughly after handling 05/02/2018 EN (English US) P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection P303+P361+P353 - If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower P304+P340 - If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep 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 water fog, foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide (CO2) to extinguish 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 in accordance with local, regional, national, and/or international regulations.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
No additional information available 2.4.
Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity
Not applicable
