Product ID:METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-052-1371
MSDS Number: BCWDH

UNION CARBIDE CORP.

OLD RIDGEBURY RD
DANBURY, CT 06817

Emergency Phone: 714-864-2310

Info Phone: 714-864-2310

Cage: 61637

UNION CARBIDE CORP

DANBURY, CT 06817-0001 US

Telephone: 800-822-4357/732-563-5522 (MSDS)

Cage: 61637

METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE (SARA III)

CAS: 108-10-1

RTECS: SA9275000

Fraction By Weight: 99.9%

OSHA PEL 100 PPM/75 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM/75 STEL; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

Effects of Overexposure:IRRIT OF NOSE/THROAT. HDACHE, NAUSEA, VOMIT,
DIZZ. IRRIT TO SKIN/EYES/NOSE/THROAT.

First Aid:MOVE TO FRESH AIR, CALL MD. IF SWALLOWED INDUCE VOMIT, CALL
MD. FLUSH SKIN/EYE W/H*2O. IF BRTHNG HAS STOPPED, GIVE ARTIF RESP.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:63F,17C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:858F
Lower Limits:1.4
Upper Limits:7.5
Extinguishing Media:CO*2, DRY CHEM FOR SM FIRES. FOAM FOR LG FIRES.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP,H*2O INEFECTV EXCEPT
AS BLANKET.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY BE IGNITED BY HEAT,SPARKS,FLAME.CONT
MAY EXPLODE IN HEAT OF FIRE.VAPOR IS EXPLOSION HAZARD

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. FLUSH
HEAVILY W/WATER. STOP DISCHARGE IF POSS. KEEP PEOPLE AWAY. SHUT OFF
IGNITION SOURCES & CALL FIRE DEPT. STAY UPWIND & USE WATER SPRAY TO
KNOCK DOWN VAPOR.

Handling and Storage Precautions:WEAR GOGGLES & SELF-CNTND BRTHNG
APPARATUS. ISOLATE & SEAL FIRMLY CNTNRS TO AVOID LEAKAGE & STORE IN
WELL-VENT PLACES.
Other Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY AREA

Respiratory Protection:USE ALL-PURPOSE CANISTER MASK. CHEM CARTRIDGE
RESP.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHST & MECH
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:FACE SHLD
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR FACE SHIELD,OVERALLS,VINYL-COATED
GLOVES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:241.2F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-120F,-84C
Vapor Pres:15
Vapor Density:3.4
Spec Gravity:0.8020
Evaporation Rate & Reference:1.6 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQ, NON RESIDUAL ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:99.9

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS;ACIDS & BASES
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES,IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:VARIOUS HYDROCARBONS,CO,CO*2.

Waste Disposal Methods:ATOMIZE INTO INCINERATOR. INCINERATOR WILL
BECOME EASIER BY MIXING W/A MORE FLAMMABLE SOLVENT.

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