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CRen>icai
Chairn~an

Hazards

Sectional

Committee,

CDC

18

Rcjp esenting

DR V. P. GUPTA
Members

Dlrcclorate General Factory Advice arid Labour lnstitule, Bo!rb~y

Servic.

SE~RIS. K. DANGWAL ( Alternate to DR V.-P. Gupta ) Department of Environment, New Delhi DR B. S ATTR~ Indian Chemical Ma,lufacturers Assoziatior,. SHRI R B. DLSAI Calcutta SftRr A N. VAKIL ( Alternate ) Directorate General of Ordnance Factories SHRf D. K. DE SARKAR t Minibtry of Defence ), Calcutta Dn K. G. KAIMAL T, Alternate ) National Safety Council, Bombay SHRI K C. Gurr 4 SHKI K. C. SAWENA ( Altr,rna!e ) Department of Explosives ( Ministry of Ind.iDR H. MUKHERJEE trial Development ), Nagpur SHRI A. S. GI-IOSHAL ( Alternate > Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Bombay DR DEOKI NANUAN Hindustan Organic Chemrcals Lid, Kauyani SHR~ 0. P. Nni\;c;r~ SHRI A. G. SfiEssAN ( Alternate ) L\!, Indian Petrochemicals Corporation SHRI R. S. NIC;,~M Vadodara Dd S. K. MEHTA ( Alrernnte ) Ministry of Defence ( R I!% D ) DR L. N. PANDAY DR P. S. VENKATARAMANI ( Alternate ) National Institute of Occupational Hea.it!l, DR~D. J. PARIKH Ahmadabad Directorate General of Technical Developmelt I SHRI A.,N. Rp6 Nkw Delhi DR K. +.RAM UNGAM Century Rayon, Kalyan SHRI J. J. b DHIA ( Alternate )
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NatigoalbFyrganic

Chemicals

Industries

Ltd,

SHRI P. CHAWERJEE( Alternate) Excel Industries Ltd. Bombay SHRI DEEPAK R. SHAH SHRIMATI S. R. VASHI ( Alternate ) Indusrrial Toxicology Research Centre, Lucknow DR P. N. VISWANATHAN DR K. P. PANDYA ( Alternate ) Director General, BIS ( Ex-oficio Member ) SIRI SATISH CHANDER, Director ( Chem )

Secretary SHRI P. S. ARORA Joint Director ( Chem ), BIS

Industrial
Convener

Chemical

Hazards

Subcommittee,

CDC l&4

SHR~ A. G. SHESHAN Members

Hindustan

Organic

Chemicals

Ltd, Rasayani

SHRI H. K. VENKATRAMAIH ( Alternate to Shri A. G. Sheshan ) Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Bombay SHRI G. R. BALASUBRAM~NIAN Union Carbide India Ltd, Calcutta DR D. CHAUDHURI All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health, SHRI S. R. CWAUDHURI Calcutta Department of Explosives ( Ministry of IndusSHRI R. R. DAVE trial Development ), Nagpur DR H. MUKHERJEE( AIrernaJe ) Directorate Geheral of Ordnance Factories SHRI D. K. DE SARKAR ( Ministry of Defence ), Calcutta DR K. G. KAIMAL ( Alternate ) Railway Board ( Ministry of Railways ) DEPUTY DIRECTOR( MET )-5 Atul Products Ltd, Atul SHRI M. V. DESAI SHRI A. K. NANGIA ( Akruute ) National Safety Council, Bombay SHRI K. C. GUPTA &RI K. C. SAKSENA( AIternote ) Directorate General Factory Advice Service ,DR V. P. GUPXA and Labour Institute, Bombay SHRI S. K.-DAN~WAL ( Alternate ) Allbright Morarji and Pandit Ltd, Ambernath SHRI V. N. GODBOLE SHRI K. R. PRABIW ( AIternote ) ( Continued on page 9 )

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Indian Stan.dard
CODE OF SAFETY FOR METHYL ETHYL KETONE
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0.

FOREWORD

0.1 This Indian Standard was ado ted by the Bureau of Indian Standards onY17 August 1987, after the dra Ft finalized by the Chemical Hazards Sectional Committee had been approved by the Chemical Division Council. r 0.2 Methyl ethyl ketone is used as solvent for variety of resinous materials, such as vinyl films, glyptal resins, adhesives, printing inks, lacquers, lubricant oil, refining and cleaning fluids. It is used as a catalyst carrier, ia vegetable oil extraction processes, in preparation of flavours, antioxidants, perfumes, in the manufacture of n,amyl ketone and methyl ethyl ketone peroxides. 0.3 In the preparation of this code, considerable derived from the following publications. a) b) assistance has been

Dangerous Propertiea of Industrial Materials, third Edition, by N. Irving Sax, Reinhold Publishing Corporation, 1957. Material Safety Data Sheet ( No. 303 ). Published by Materials Information Service, General Electric Company USA 1979. Manual for Handing and Disposal \vith Toxicity Data. Published by International Technical Institute, Japan. 1981. and Hazard Information

c)

1. SCOPE 1.1 This standard describes properties of methyl ethyl ketone, the nature of hazards associated with it and essential information on storage, handling, pack& labelling, disposal of waste, cleaning of spillages, training uf personnel, personal protective equipment and first aid.

IS : 12141- 1987 1.1.1 This code, however, does not deal with the specifications for design of buildings, chemical enginee.ing plants, storage vessels and equipment for operations control.

2. TERMINOLOGY 2.1 For the purpose of this standard, the definitions 1966 and 1s : 4167-1981T shall apply. 3. PROPERTIES 3.1 General Information - Methyl ethyl ketone is a colourl:ss, mobile, It is flammable liquid with volatile liquid with acetone type odour. dangerous risk of fire and explosion, if not properly handled. 3.1.1 Common Name 3.1.2 Chemical Name MEK

given in IS : 4155-

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Methyl ethyl ketone, 2-butanone

CaHsO

3.1.3 Empirical Formula 3.1.4 Struct~rral Formula -

H,C-C-&H, & 1212

Methyl like odour.

3.1.5 Molecular Weight 3.2 Physical Properties

3.2.1 Description, Colour, Odour, Physical State ketone is a colourless, transparent liquid with acetone technical grade may have slight yellowish tinge. 3.2.2 Boiling Point ( at 1 atm ) 3.2.3 ,!Tpecific Gravity 3.2.4 Vupour Pressure

ethyl The

80C
0806 15 Solvents -

( 20/2OC ) ( at 25C ) -

100 mm of mercury It is soluble in

3.2.5 Miscibility / Solubility in Common water and miscible with ethanol and ether. 3.2.6 Vapour Density 3.3 Chemical Properties 241

3.3.1 Reactivity - Methyl ethyl ketone, with a strong oxidizing Its oxidaagent, can cause spontaneous ignition and violent reaction. tion in air can give oxides of carbon and nitrogen. Direct oxidation *Glossary of terms relating to chemical and radiation hazards and hazardous chemicals. tGlossary of terms relating to air pollution (first revision ). 4

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can le:d to peroxide formation. It undergoes reactioris typical of G rboliyl gl oups. it condenses with variety of reagents Methyl ethyl ketore reacts violently with cer:ain transition metal oxides, for ex. mple, chromium oxide. 3.3.2 Stc;biIity nt H g;il Tempcrcrtwe Autoignition te.?perzture
No
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= 516C

3.3.3 Light Sensitiv::y 3.4 Fire and Explosion

3.4.1

Hazard Properties ( ) 67C

FIush Point ( Clas:d-up ) -

3.4.2 Flammahilit.v - Lower fl tmm?ble limit in air 18 percent by volume and upper fli,nmlble ltmit in arr 100 percent by volume. Classified as flammab!e.

3.5 Corrosion 4. HEALTH 4.1 General

4.1.1

Properties

It has no corrosion

properties.

EFI;ECTS

AND TOXICITY

INFORMATION

PEL ( TLV ) -

200 ppm ( 590 mg/m3 )

TDL Oral STEL -

LD,, : 3400 mg/kg Inhalation, absorb i>a through skin.

300 ppm ( 885 mg/m3 )

4.2 Route of Entry -

4.3 Health Effects - M:tAyl ethyl ketone is neither highly toxic nor it exhibits cumulative toxological prnptrties. It is slightly more toxic than Inhalation of vapours over prolonged periods may irritate the acetone. mucou< membrane and cause nausea and eventually loss of conscioussess. 4.3 1 Eyes of the eyelids. Eye contact causes ir itation and burning sensation tract.

4.3.2 Ingestion - Ingestion causes irritation Larger quantities ( 25 g ) can cause narcosis.

to the digestive

4.3.3 Skin Contact - It can be absorbed through skin which defats and irritates the skin. When methyl ethyl ketone is mixed with normal hexane, it causes synergistics effect. 4.3.4 Medical Moniror ng - Provide regular medical monitoring, including blodd cell count of those exposed to tnls material in the work place. 5

IS : 12141.1987 5. PERSONAL 5.1 Personal PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

protective equipment should include general purpose breathing apparatus, rubber gloves and protective clothing to avoid contact with liquid. Safety goggles or face shields should be used to prevent splashing of the liquid into the eyes. 6. STORAGE,
TATION 6.1 Storage - Storage under roof is preferable in all seasons, The drums should be tightly closed and should not be exposed to sources of heat such as walls of boiler room and kitchen. Storage place should be well ventilated and provided with fire-proof electrical fittings and spark resistant tools. Do not store methyl ethyl ketone near strong oxidizing agents. NO SMOKING sgn should be displayed in the storage area. HANDLING, LABELLING AND TRANSPOR-

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6.2 Handling - Wear neoprene rubber gloves, protective clothing and face shield while handling this material. Use general purpose breathing apparatus. 6.3 Labelling
6.3.1 Use of hazard warning symbols&bels in plant area are recomended; 6.3.2 Cautionary and warning notice may &O be displayed :
NO

SMOKING NO NAKED FLAME

AVOID SPILLAGE USE PERSONAL PROTECTIVES 6.3.3 Information on labels : a) Name of the material, b) Danger - vapour hazardous/toxic, c) Avoid breathing, and d) Flammable 6.4 Transport - Follow code symbols for labelling of dangerous goods according to Fig. 5 of IS : 1260 ( Part 1 ) - 1973* and follow safety code for transport dangerous goods as per Government regulation. Xi +PictofIcal markings for. handling and labelling of goods : part 1 Dangerous
8

I g?iods. :

IS : 12141 - 1985 6.4.1 During shipping in drums, the material may have to be stored. Follow all instructions of storage given under 6.1. 7. SPILLAGE/LEAKAGE 7.1 Spills and Leakages 7.1.1 If spills and leaks occur, shut off all sources of ignition or remove them from the area as early as possible. Only persons provtded with adequate personal protective-equipment should remain in the area. 7.1.2 Spills, unless very large, should be absorbed absorbent material. on paper or other AND WASTE DISPOSAL *
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7.1.3 Scrape up with a non-sparking scoop and place in a covered metal container for disposal. Those involved in clean up should use Dispose of the scrap by burning in a remote protective equipment. Do not dump the material open pit or depositing in a sanitary land-fill. down the sewer. 7.1.4 Material from a leaky container should be carefully transferred to another suitable container. Durmg such transfer, all sources of ignition must be kept away from the area. 7.1.5 In the event of a leak in a tank car which cannot be readily repaired by simple adjustments or ttghtening of the fittings, the supplier should be telephoned or wired inmediately for instructions. The area around the tanker sllouid be evacuated and only properly p,otected personnel should be allowed to enter the area. 7.1.6 Clothings wet with methyl ethyl ketone should be removed immediately and body washed with soap and water. The clothing . should not be used again until thoroughly cleaned and dry. 7.2 Waste Disposal 7.2.1 All relevant regulations of local and State Authorities tion and control of pollution should be observed. for preven. be sent

7.2.2 Water contaminated with methyl ethyl ketone should for eflluent tr,&tment before discharging to the river or creek. 7.2.3 Best way to dispose incineration in a furnxe. 8. FIRE PREVENTION of the methyl ethyl ketone

waste is by

AND FIRE FIGHTING

8.1 Preventing Fire Hazard - Fire can be prevented if the material is kept away from heat or flame. The fire hazard can also be avoided by

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preventing mixir.g of oxidizing m:lterials with methyl ethyl ketone and using non-sparki, g 10~1s I.IDT this solver t. h.2 Types al d carbo: is meffccti contarr cry
9.1 liainfng

cf Estinguishcrs to be Used - Foam dry ch:mical powder dioxide can te used to exiinguish 11~1: li me. Waler sI) ay e for cxtir g : shicg, but may be u.eci t.; i.eep file exp3:ed cooi. dP:D HEALTH MONiTORlNG

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9. TRAihlPtG

end rc?ucaticv Fer.( ns k,anilil g or \so:l,ing cn plant n\olv11 g n ethyl et1 yl ke:one FI all ! ace training sl.ch t5 ( the\ can be and saf.ly. 7 hey she u!d be (>rcclrr o curly ~1 t ti ei jot-: (ffectr\(I! fari jli r Y i!h actep CC:n e htd 4 t 1:::1dirp ard shc~ld b< aprraistd elf the use I f p-c telicc C(I ipmerl f. r s: le handing T?: ril:g i:?structions, screws shfi Id bc gilen rh:t p rs 1, s !\: OS the h ;nards d. e to eye co;,tacts, skin c \nt;c:s. i. halitions and iI ges!:(>n A!1 petsons should be farnil ar

wgt+ tht: I :c.itio I of alarm box7:<. fir .t,,iid b,)s<s. tI L:xt ng lis+ers :nd person .I pr.3 ect v.: equipment i !clil i IIg ~ht: tii< 0: breathi \ 4 app.Lr_tus.

9.1.1 Faf ty in 1 andlmg mcthgl Ethyl ke*cne depends. to a gren.t ext:l t. upon the effectiler ess <ii en-plc yees edcc: t <,I?, ropcr saftty 111: trul tit nq Nntel.ig. nt supervisicn ;ir,d the use of saf; equ pmett. 9.2 Rcalth Monitcring 9.2.1 Prc -crnplc},n (11: Mcdicnl E>on,innticTn - 7l:is is requi ed for empc 3s who WOUND t-e erp sed to methyl ell->I hetone. Preclude f.orl: txposure those individuals Mi.11 di.$e;;ses 01 Ihe skin, blood and ceniral nervous syhtem. c 10. FIRbT AID IV.1 Irhslzt%n - Pcnto\e victim tc f!esf ar. If required: use artificial Get .mn ed ;te n:ed cal rlttentic n rcspiIZ.t;c n to restcrt breatl-inf. 10.2 Skin Contact- Wash area of contact with scap and water. Clothing we t d with methyl ethyl ketone should bz immediately removed. If i:ritation persists. get medical attention. 10.3 Eye Contact - immediately wash with plc nt)i of water including under :he eyelids. If irr:tat:on p:rsists, g-t med,cal attention. 10.4 Ingestion - If victim is conscious, give 3 glasses of water or milk and induce vcmitting. Get medical attettion as SOOTas possible. Caution : &othing should be given bX mo_lth to an unconscious patient.

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B88. Unita QUANITTY

SYSTEM OR
UNIT metro kilogram recond 8mpere kelvin candela mole
UNIT

_____-- _

SYNBOL

Length Mass Time Electric current Thermodynamic temperature Luminous intensity Amount of substance Supplementary Uaitr QUANTI~ Plane angb Solid angle Derived Unitr
QUAUTITW
F0m

m ka
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ia K cd
moJ

SYMBOL

radian ateradian
UNIT

rad u
SYMBOL

DEPINITIOB N = I kg.m/rn 1 I = 1 N.m 1 w-lJ/s 1 Wb - I V.r 1 T- 1 Wb/ma I Hz - 1 c/s (s -1) 1 S - 1 A/V 1 V-=lW/A 1 Pa - 1 N/m8 1

E!nerg Power Flux Flux density Frequency Electric conductance Electromotive force Preasurc, atrou

ItcwtoD joule watt

WebOr terla

hertz riemeas volt phrcal

N J W Wb T HZ s V PI

AMENDMENT IS 12141:1987

NO. 1 DECEMBER
To

2006 METHYL

CODE OF SAFETY ETHYL KETONE

FOR

Meth}I etl~~l ketone reacts ~vith oxidizing agcn{s. strong acids. mixlmcs of strong bases aIId chlorinated sol~cntsand potassium /-butoxidc. (/+w & ck~tlw 9.2.1) lnscrt the folloivillg :1[(he cnd

-in :]ddi(ion to the pre-placement medical cxamin:ltion. annual regular medical cwmination should bc carried out.

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