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METHYL ETHYL KETONE
Effective Date: 09/15/06
1. Product Identification
Synonyms: 2-Butanone; ethyl methyl ketone; MEK; Methyl acetone
CAS No.: 78-93-3
Molecular Weight: 72.11
Chemical Formula: CH3COCH2CH3
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous
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Methyl Ethyl Ketone 78-93-3 99 - 100% Yes
3. Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
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DANGER! EXTREMELY FLAMMA
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Health Rating: 2 - Moderate
Flammability Rating: 4 - Extreme (Flammable)
Reactivity Rating: 2 - Moderate
Contact Rating: 2 - Moderate
Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES; LAB COAT; VENT HOOD; PROPER GLOVES; CLASS B
EXTINGUISHER
Storage Color Code: Red (Flammable)
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Potential Health Effects
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Inhalation:
Causes irritation to the nose and throat. Concentrations above the TLV may
cause headache, dizziness, nausea, shortness of breath, and vomiting. Higher
concentrations may cause central nervous system depression and unconsciousness.
Ingestion:
May produce abdominal pain, nausea. Aspiration into lungs can produce severe
lung damage and is a medical emergency. Other symptoms expected to parallel
inhalation.
Skin Contact:
Causes irritation to skin. Symptoms include redness, itching, and pain. May be
absorbed through the skin with possible systemic effects.
Eye Contact:
Vapors are irritating to the eyes. Splashes can produce painful irritation and
eye damage.
Chronic Exposure:
Prolonged skin contact may defat the skin and produce
dermatitis. Chronic exposure may cause central nervous system effects.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:
Persons with pre-existing skin disorders or eye problems or impaired
respiratory function may be more susceptible to the effects of the substance.
4. First Aid Measures
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.
Ingestion:
Aspiration hazard. If swallowed, vomiting may occur spontaneously, but DO NOT
INDUCE. If vomiting occurs, keep head below hips to prevent aspiration into
lungs. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician
immediately.
Skin Contact:
Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes
while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention. Wash
clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.
Eye Contact:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting
upper and lower eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Fire:
Flash point: -9C (16F) CC
Autoignition temperature: 404C (759F)
Flammable limits in air % by volume:
lel: 1.4; uel: 11.4
Extremely Flammable.
Explosion:
Above flash point, vapor-air mixtures are explosive within flammable limits
noted above. Vapors can flow along surfaces to distant ignition source and
flash back. Contact with strong oxidizers may cause fire. Sealed containers may
rupture when heated. Sensitive to static discharge.
Fire Extinguishing Media:
Dry chemical, foam or carbon dioxide. Water spray may be used to keep fire
exposed containers cool, dilute spills to nonflammable mixtures, protect
personnel attempting to stop leak and disperse vapors.
Special Information:
In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved
self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece
operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode. This highly
flammable liquid must be kept from sparks, open flame, hot surfaces, and all
sources of heat and ignition.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Remove all sources of
ignition. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in
Section 8. Isolate hazard area. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from
entering. Contain and recover liquid when possible. Use non-sparking tools and
equipment. Collect liquid in an appropriate container or absorb with an inert
material (e. g., vermiculite, dry sand, earth), and place in a chemical waste
container. Do not use combustible materials, such as saw dust. Do not flush to
sewer! If a leak or spill has not ignited, use water spray to disperse the
vapors, to protect personnel attempting to stop leak, and to flush spills away
from exposures. US Regulations (CERCLA) require reporting spills and releases
to soil, water and air in excess of reportable quantities. The toll free number
for the US Coast Guard National Response Center is (800) 424-8802.
7. Handling and Storage
Protect against physical damage. Store in a cool, dry well-ventilated location, away from any area where the fire hazard may be acute. Outside or detached storage is preferred. Separate from incompatibles. Containers should be bonded and grounded for transfers to avoid static sparks. Storage and use areas should be No Smoking areas. Use non-sparking type tools and equipment, including explosion proof ventilation. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (vapors, liquid); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.
Shelf life for this product is recommended at 2 years if unopened. Once item is opened shelf life varies upon environment it is stored.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Airborne Exposure Limits:
-OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL):
200 ppm (TWA)
-ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV):
200 ppm (TWA), 300 ppm
(STEL)
Ventilation System:
A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee
exposures below the Airborne Exposure Limits. Local exhaust ventilation is
generally preferred because it can control the emissions of the contaminant at
its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work area. Please
refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended
Practices, most recent edition, for details. Use explosion-proof equipment.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved):
If the exposure limit is exceeded, a full facepiece
respirator with organic vapor cartridge may be worn up to 50 times the exposure
limit or the maximum use concentration specified by the appropriate regulatory
agency or respirator supplier, whichever is lowest. For emergencies or
instances where the exposure levels are not known, use a full-facepiece positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator.
WARNING: Air purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient
atmospheres.
Skin Protection:
Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat, apron
or coveralls, as appropriate, to prevent skin contact. Butyl rubber is a
suitable material for personal protective equipment.
Eye Protection:
Use chemical safety goggles and/or a full face shield where splashing is
possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work area.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance:
Clear, colorless liquid.
Odor:
Sharp mint-like odor.
Solubility:
29 g in 100 g of water.
Specific Gravity:
0.81 @ 20C/4C
pH:
No information found.
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F):
100
Boiling Point:
80C (176F)
Melting Point:
-86C (-123F)
Vapor Density (Air=1):
2.5
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
78 @ 20C (68F)
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1):
2.7 (Ether = 1)
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability:
Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide may form when heated to decomposition.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Will not occur.
Incompatibilities:
Oxidizing materials, caustics, amines, ammonia, strong bases, chloroform, chlorosulfonic acid, oleum,
potassium-t-butoxide, heat or flame, hydrogen
peroxide, nitric acid. Can attack many plastics, resins and rubber.
Conditions to Avoid:
Heat, flames, ignition sources and incompatibles.
11. Toxicological Information
Toxicological Data:
Oral rat LD50: 2737 mg/kg; inhalation rat LC50: 23,500 mg/m3/8-hr; skin rabbit
LD50: 6480 mg/kg; investigated as a mutagen, reproductive effector.
Reproductive Toxicity:
Has shown teratogenic effects in laboratory animals.
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Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
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Methyl Ethyl Ketone (78-93-3) No No None
12. Ecological Information
Environmental Fate:
When released into the soil, this material may leach into groundwater. When
released into the soil, this material may evaporate to a moderate extent. When
released into water, this material may biodegrade to a moderate extent. When
released into water, this material may evaporate to a moderate extent. When
released into water, this material is expected to have a half-life between 10
and 30 days. This material is not expected to significantly bioaccumulate.
When released into the air, this material is expected to be readily degraded by
reaction with photochemically produced hydroxyl
radicals. When released into the air, this material is expected to have a
half-life between 1 and 10 days.
Environmental Toxicity:
This material is not expected to be toxic to aquatic life. The LC50/96-hour
values for fish are over 100 mg/l.
13. Disposal Considerations
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be handled as hazardous waste and sent to a RCRA approved incinerator or disposed in a RCRA approved waste facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.
14. Transport Information
Domestic (Land, D.O.T.)
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Proper Shipping Name: ETHYL METHYL KETONE
Hazard Class: 3
UN/NA: UN1193
Packing Group: II
Information reported for product/size: 366LB
International (Water, I.M.O.)
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Proper Shipping Name: ETHYL METHYL KETONE
Hazard Class: 3.2
UN/NA: UN1193
Packing Group: II
Information reported for product/size: 366LB
15. Regulatory Information
--------\Chemical Inventory Status - Part 1\---------------------------------
Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia
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Methyl Ethyl Ketone (78-93-3) Yes Yes Yes Yes
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--Canada--
Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
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Methyl Ethyl Ketone (78-93-3) Yes Yes No Yes
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-SARA 302- ------SARA 313------
Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.
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Methyl Ethyl Ketone (78-93-3) No No Yes No
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-RCRA- -TSCA-
Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d)
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Methyl Ethyl Ketone (78-93-3) 5000 U159 No
Chemical Weapons Convention: No TSCA 12(b): No CDTA: Yes
SARA 311/312: Acute: Yes Chronic: Yes Fire: Yes Pressure: No
Reactivity: No (Pure / Liquid)
Australian Hazchem Code: 2[Y]E
Poison Schedule: S5
WHMIS:
This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of the Controlled
Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information
required by the CPR.
16. Other Information
NFPA Ratings: Health: 3 Flammability: 3
Reactivity: 0
Label Hazard Warning:
DANGER! EXTREMELY FLAMMA
Label Precautions:
Keep away from heat, sparks and flame.
Keep container closed.
Use only with adequate ventilation.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Avoid breathing vapor.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
Label First Aid:
Aspiration hazard. If swallowed, vomiting may occur spontaneously, but DO NOT
INDUCE. If vomiting occurs, keep head below hips to prevent aspiration into
lungs. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. In case of
contact, immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before
reuse. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial
respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. In all cases, get medical
attention.
Product Use:
Laboratory Reagent.
Revision Information:
MSDS Section(s) changed since last revision of document include: 14.
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