Methyl Ethyl Ketone

After inhalation

Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints.

After skin contact

Generally the product does not irritate the skin.

After eye contact

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.

After swallowing

If symptoms persist consult doctor.

Suitable extinguishing agents

CO2, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.

For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents

Water with full jet

Protective equipment

No special measures required.

Person-related safety precautions

Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.

Measures for environmental protection

Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.

Measures for cleaning/collecting

Dilute with plenty of water. Ensure adequate ventilation.

Handling

Information for safe handling

No special requirement

Information about fire - and explosion protection

Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke. Protect against electrostatic charges.

Storage

Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles

Store in a cool location.

Information about storage in one common storage facility

Not required.

Further information about storage conditions 

Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles.

• Additional information about design of technical facilities: No further data; see item 7.
• Ingredients with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace: 78-93-3 butanone

PEL (USA)

590 mg/m³, 200 ppm

REL (USA)

Short-term value: 885 mg/m³, 300 ppm Long-term value: 590 mg/m³, 200 ppm

TLV (USA     

Short-term value: 885 mg/m³, 300 ppm Long-term value: 590 mg/m³, 200 ppm BEI

IOELV (EU)

Short-term value: 900 mg/m³, 300 ppm Long-term value: 600 mg/m³, 200 ppm

WEL (Great Britain) 

Short-term value: 899 mg/m³, 300 ppm Long-term value: 600 mg/m³, 200 ppm Sk

Additional information

The lists valid during the making were used as basis.

Personal protective equipment:

General protective and hygienic measures

Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed. Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work. Avoid contact with the eyes. Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

Respiratory protection

Not required.

Trade name

Methyl Ethyl Ketone

Protection of hands

The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation. Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the chemical mixture.Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation
• Material of gloves
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.
• Penetration time of glove material
The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.
• Eye protection

Form

Fluid

Colour

Colourless

Odour

Pleasant

•Change in condition

Melting point/Melting range

-86.3°C

Boiling point/Boiling range

79-80.5°C

Flash point

-4°C

Ignition temperature

514°C

Danger of explosion         

Product is not explosive. However, formation of explosive air/vapour mixtures
are possible

Explosion limits

Lower

1.8 Vol %

Upper  

11.5 Vol %

Vapour pressure at 20°C

105hPa

Density at 20°

0.804-0.807g/cm³

Solubility in / Miscibility with

Water at 20°C    

290g/l

Viscosity

Dynamic at 15°

0.423 mPas

Oral

LD50

3300 mg/kg (rat)

Dermal

LD50

5000 mg/kg (rabbit

Primary irritant effect:

on the skin

No irritant effect.

on the eye

Irritating effect.

Sensitization

No sensitizing effects known.

General notes

Water hazard class 1 (German Regulation) (Assessment by list): slightly hazardous for water Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.

Labelling according to EU guidelines

The product has been classified and marked in accordance with EU Directives / Ordinance on Hazardous Materials.

Code letter and hazard designation of product:

 Risk phrases

11 Highly flammable.
36 Irritating to eyes.
66 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.

Safety phrases

2  Keep out of the reach of children.
9   Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.