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METHYL ETHYL KETONE, TECHNICAL
Material Safety Data Sheet
SECTION I - Material Identity
SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
SECTION V - Reactivity Data
SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
SECTION VIII - Control Measures
SECTION IX - Label Data
SECTION X - Transportation Data
SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information
SECTION I - Material Identity
Item Name
Part Number/Trade Name METHYL ETHYL KETONE
National Stock Number 6810002812763
CAGE Code 64184
Part Number Indicator A
MSDS Number 104869
HAZ Code D
SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name AMJ AY CHEMICALS
P.O. Box 218786
Street 11490 WESTHEIMER SUITE 290
City HOUSTON
State TX
Country US
Zip Code 77218-8786
Emergency Phone 713-492-2000
Information Phone 713-492-2000
MSDS Preparer's Information
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised 26MAR93
Date of Technical Review 26MAR93
Active Indicator N
Item Manager CX
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Alternate Vendors
Vendor #5 CAGE BQDKB
SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code F3
NRC License Number N/R
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo) N/R
Appearance/Odor CLEAR LIQUID, NON-RESIDUAL ODOR
Boiling Point 175F/79.6C
Vapor Pressure 71
Vapor Density 2.49
Specific Gravity 0.8061
Decomposition Temperature UNKNOWN
Evaporation Rate 6.31 (BUTL ACT=1)
Solubility in Water 24% BY WT
Percent Volatiles by Volume 100
Chemical pH N/R
Corrosion Rate UNKNOWN
Container Pressure Code 4
Temperature Code 8
Product State Code U
SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point 21
Flash Point Method UNK
Lower Explosion Limit 1.8
Upper Explosion Limit 10
Extinguishing Media USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE,
FOAM, OR DRY CHEMICAL
Special Fire Fighting Procedures FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH
APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE
WATER SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards VAPORS MAY TRAVEL A LONG DISTANCE
AND MAY GET IGNITED AT LOCATIONS DISTANT FROM HANDLING POINTS
SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid HIGH TEMP, OPEN FLAMES
Materials to Avoid ALKALINE MATERIALS, MINERAL ACIDS,
HALOGENS
Hazardous Decomposition Products CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE
AND OTHER UNIDENTIFIED COMPONENTS
Hazardous Polymerization NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid NOT APPLICABLE
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LD50 - LD50 Mixture UNKNOWN
SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
Route of Entry: Skin YES
Route of Entry: Ingestion YES
Route of Entry: Inhalation YES
Health Hazards - Acute and Chronic ACUTE-EYES/SKIN:IRRITATION.
INHALATION:IRRITATION TO THE RESPIRATORY TRACT. INGESTION: MODERATELY
TOXIC. ASPIRATION INTO LUNGS MAY CAUSE CHEMICAL PNEUMONITIS WHICH CAN BE
FATAL. CHRONIC- CNS DEPRESSION, NARCOSIS
Carcinogenity: NTP NO
Carcinogenity: IARC NO
Carcinogenity: OSHA NO
Explanation of Carcinogenity DATA PER MSDS
Symptoms of Overexposure IRRIT OF NOSE, THROAT, EYES.
INHALATION: HEADACHE, NAUSEA, DIZZINESS, AND INCOORDINATION. INGESTION:
NAUSEA, VOMITING AND DIARRHEA
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF AILMENTS
OR WITH A PRE-EXISTING DISEASE INVOLVING THE EYES, SKIN, OR RESPIRATORY
TRACT MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE
Emergency/First Aid Procedures INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
RESUSCITATE IF NOT BREATHING. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES:IMMEDIATELY
FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. GET
MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH WITH SOAP AND
WATER. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, GET MEDICAL ADVICE. INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING. GIVE NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
ATTENTION
SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;
CONTAIN FREE MATERIAL IF POSSIBLE; USE SUITABLE INERT ABSORBENT MATERIAL
AND RECOVER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL IN AN APPROVED CONTAINER
Neutralizing Agent NOT APPLICABLE
Waste Disposal Method CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES.
DISPOSAL MUST BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND
LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS
Handling and Storage Precautions RE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
AREA. KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. PROTECT CONTAINERS
FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. DO
Other Precautions DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. DO NOT
BREATHE MIST. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED BREATHING OF VAPOR. AVOID
CONTACT WITH EYES. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
HANDLING
SECTION VIII - Control Measures
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Respiratory Protection USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR AS
REQUIRED IF ABOVE PEL/TLV OR SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA
Ventilation LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV
Protective Gloves NEOPRENE, NITRILE, OR NATURAL
RUBBER
Eye Protection SAFETY GOGGLES WITH OPTIONAL FACE
SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY
SHOWER,WORK CLOTHING AND APRON AS REQUIRED
Work Hygenic Practices OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE
PRACTICES AND RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR
FOOTWEAR
Supplemental Health/Safety Data AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED
EXPOSURE. DO NOT GET ON SKIN OR IN EYES. DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS OR MISTS
Disposal Code O
SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye YES
Protect Skin YES
Protect Respiratory YES
Chronic Indicator UNKNOWN
Contact Code MODERATE
Fire Code UNKNOWN
Health Code UNKNOWN
React Code UNKNOWN
SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity 55
Unit of Measure GL
SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
Volatile Organic Compounds (P/G) 6.72
Volatile Organic Compounds (G/L) 805.317
SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information
Ingredient # 01
Ingredient Name METHYL ETHYL KETONE (2-BUTANONE)
(MEK) (SARA III)
CAS Number 78933
NIOSH Number EL6475000
Proprietary NO
Percent 100
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OSHA PEL 200 PPM/300 STEL
ACGIH TLV 200 PPM/300STEL 9192
Recommended Limit NONE NORMALLY REQUI