BBWFX - METHYL ETHYL KETONE
- MSDS: BBWFX
- Manufacturer: SHERWIN WILLIAMS
- Product Name: METHYL ETHYL KETONE
- National Stock Number: 8010-00F006675
Product Identification
Product ID:METHYL ETHYL KETONE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:8010
NIIN:00F006675
MSDS Number: BBWFX
Responsible Party
Emergency Phone: (216) 556-2917
Cage: 54636
Contractor
Telephone: 800-251-2486/216-566-2242
Cage: 54636
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
Effects of Overexposure:EYE, SKIN/RESPIRATORY
IRRITATION/HEADACHE/DIZZINESS/STAGGERING
GAIT/UNCONSCIOUSNESS/DEATH/NAUSEA.
First Aid
First Aid:INHALATION: IF AFFECTED, REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE. RESTORE
BREATHING. KEEP WARM & QUIET. SKIN: WASH AFFECTED AREA THOROUGHLY
W/SOAP & WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING/LAUNDER BEFORE RE-USE.
EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION
Fire Fighting
Flash Point:20F TCC
Lower Limits:1.8%
Extinguishing Media:CO2, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SCBA. WATER FOG COOL
CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WATER COOL CLOSED CONTAINERS TO PREVENT
PRESSURE BUILDUP/AUTOIGNITION/EXPLOSION WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. VENTILATE AND
REMOVE WITH INERT ABSORBENT.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:USE ONLY W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION. AVOID
BREATHING VAPOR & SPRAY MIST. AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN & EY. WASH HANDS
AFTER USING. DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY.
Other Precautions:INTENTIONAL MISUSE BY DELIBERATELY
CONCENTRATING/INHALING CONTENTS CAN BE HARMFUL OR FATAL. KEEP
CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IUSE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. KEEP
AWAY FROM HEAT/FLAME.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:WEAR RESPIRATORY DEVICE APPROVED BY NIOSH/MSHA
AS NEEDED.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP
Eye Protection:WEAR SAFETY SPECTACLES
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATE: 10/29/86. WT/GAL: 6.68
Chemical Properties
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:174-177F
Vapor Density:>AIR
Evaporation Rate & Reference:SLOWER THAN ETHER
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100%
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAME, HOT SURFACES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO2, CO
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATE IN APPROVED FACILITY. DO NOT
INCINERATE CLOSED CONTAINER. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,
STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS REGARDING POLLUTION. WASTE MAY BE
HAZARDOUS AS DEFINED UNDER RCRA AND TESTED FOR IGNITABILITY.
Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.