BKBKJ - METHYL ETHYL KETONE

  • MSDS: BKBKJ
  • Manufacturer: CONTINENTAL CHEMICAL CORP
  • Product Name: METHYL ETHYL KETONE
  • National Stock Number: 6810-00-264-8983
Product Identification

Product ID:METHYL ETHYL KETONE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-8983
MSDS Number: BKBKJ

Responsible Party
CONTINENTAL CHEMICAL CORP
1330 BEECH STREET
TERRE HAUTE, IN 47807
US

Emergency Phone: 812-235-8035

Preparer: DGSC-SSH

Cage: 23894

Contractor
CONTINENTAL CHEM CORP
TERRE HAUTE, IN US

Cage: 23894

Ingredients

METHYL ETHYL KETONE (2-BUTANONE) (MEK) (SARA III)

CAS: 78-93-3

RTECS: EL6475000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 200 PPM/300 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 200 PPM/300STEL 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SEE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE:LIQ/VAP IRRITNT.SKIN:IRRITNT,CONTACT CAUSES
DEFAT/DRYNESS.INHALE:OVINASAL IRRITNT,HEAD,DIZ,UNCON
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH W H*2O 15 MIN.SKIN:WASH W SOAP H*2O,REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHES,INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GIVE CPR/O*2 IF
NEED.INGEST:GIVE 2 GLASSES H*2O,30CC IPECAC,THEN INDUCE VOMIT.DO
NOT GIVE LIQ UNC ONS.PERSON.GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:23F/-5C TCC
Lower Limits:1.8
Upper Limits:11.5
Extinguishing Media:USE H*2O FOG,ALCOHOL FOAM,DRY CHEMICAL OR CO*2
Fire Fighting Procedures:COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CONT WH*2O NIOSH APP
SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:SM SPILL:TAKE UP W ABSORBENT MATL,PLACE IN
NON-LEAK CONT,SEAL FOR DISPOSAL.ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES.GROUND
HANDLING EQUIP.LG SPILL:EVAP AREA. STOP LEAK.DIKE.PUMP TO SALVAGE
TANK.SOAK RESIDUE W CLAY, SAND,OTHER ABSORB.FLUSH AREA W
H*2O.DISPOSE FLUSH.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID HEAT,SPARKS,OPEN FLAMES.KEEP
CONTAINERS CLOSED.STORE IN COOL,DRY PLACE.IF POURING OR
TRANSFERRING,GROUND EQUIPMENT/CONT TO PREVENT STATIC CHARGE
Other Precautions:DO NOT WELD/HEAT OR DRILL NEAR CONT(EVEN EMPTY).CAN
CONTAI EXPLOSV VAPORS.WASH W SOAP & H*2O BEFORE
EATING,DRINKING,SMOKING,USING TOILET FACILITIES.LAUNDER
CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:IF EXCEED TLV,NIOSH APP RESPIR.AIR SUPPLIED/AIR
PURIFIED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE EXPLOSV PROOF VENT TO CONTROL VAPOR CONCENTRATION.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EXPLOSV PROOF VENTILATION
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

Chemical Properties

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:=79.4C, 175.F
Vapor Pres:75
Vapor Density:2.5
Spec Gravity:0.81
Evaporation Rate & Reference:3.8(BU AC)
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS,MOBILE LIQUID.PUNGENT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID HEAT,SPARKS,OPEN FLAME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:COMBUSTION PRODUCES CO & OTHER
UNIDENTIFIED ORGAN COMPOUNDS.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:USE NON-LEAKING CONTAINERS,SEAL TIGHTLY.PLACE IN
A DISPOSAL FACILITY APPROVED UNDER RCRA REGULATIONS FOR HAZARDOUS
WASTE(SEE SEC X111).

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