MEK MSDS

METHYL ETHYL KETONE MSDS

Methyl Ethyl Ketone

1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

PRODUCT NAME

Methyl Ethyl Ketone

MEK, , Ethyl Methyl Ketone, 2-Butanone,

78-93-3

C4H8O

72.11

SYNONYMS, TRADE NAMES

CAS

－

No.

Chemical Formula

Mol. Wt.

2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Highly

flammable.

Repeated

exposure

may

cause

skin

dryness

or

cracking.

Vapours

may

cause

drowsiness and dizziness.

Irritating to eyes.

CLASSIFICATION

Xi;R36. F;R11. R66, R67.

3 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

EU INDEX NO.

EC (EINECS) NO.

606-002-00-3

201-159-0

4 FIRST-AID MEASURES

INHALATION

Move into fresh air and keep at rest. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.

INGESTION

Provide rest, warmth and fresh air. Immediately rinse mouth and drink plenty of water (200-300 ml). Get

medical attention.

SKIN CONTACT

Remove contaminated clothing immediately and wash skin with soap and water.

EYE CONTACT

Immediately flush with plenty of water for up to 15 minutes. Remove any contact lenses and open eyes

wide apart. Get medical

attention immediately. Continue to rinse.

5 FIRE- FIGHTING MEASURES

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA

Extinguish with alcohol- resistant foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder or water fog.

SPECIFIC HAZARDS

Oxides of:

Carbon.

PROTECTIVE MEASURES IN FIRE

Self contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing must be worn in case of fire.

6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Small Spill:

Dilute with water and mop up, or absorb with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste

disposal container.

Large Spill:

Flammable liquid. Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Stop leak if without risk.

Absorb with DRY earth, sand or other non-combustible material. Do not touch spilled material. Prevent

entry into sewers, basements or confined.

7 HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions:

Keep

locked

up.

Keep

away

from

heat.

Keep

away

from

sources

of

ignition.

Ground

all

equipment

containing

material.

Do

not

ingest.

Do

not

breathe

gas/fumes/

vapor/spray.

Wear

suitable

protective

clothing. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. If ingested, seek medical

advice immediately and show the container or the label. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep away

from incompatibles such as oxidizing agents, metals, acids, alkalis.

Storage:

Store in a segregated and approved area. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Keep container

tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Avoid all possible sources of ignition (spark or flame).

8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

ENGINEERING MEASURES

Well-ventilated area.

RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT

If ventilation is insufficient, suitable respiratory protection must be provided.

HAND PROTECTION

Butyl rubber gloves are recommended.

EYE PROTECTION

Wear approved safety goggles.

OTHER PROTECTION

Wear rubber apron. Wear rubber footwear.

9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical state and appearance:

Odor:

Taste:

Liquid.

Acetone-like Pleasant. Pungent. Sweetish. (Strong.)

Not available.

72.12g/mole

Molecular Weight: