BDFZF - METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE;SHELL CODE:31135

Product Identification

Product ID:METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE;SHELL CODE:31135
MSDS Date:07/11/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-180-5976
MSDS Number: BDFZF

Responsible Party
SHELL CHEMICAL COMPANY A DIV. OF SHELL OIL CO.
1 SHELL PLAZA
HOUSTON, TX 77001
US

Emergency Phone: 713-473-9461

Info Phone: 713-241-4819

Preparer: JOHN P. SEPESI

Cage: 86961

Contractor
SHELL CHEMICAL COMPANY A DIV. OF SHELL OIL CO.
2463 HOUSTON, TX 77001 US

Telephone: 713-473-9461

Cage: 86961

Ingredients

METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE (SARA III)

CAS: 108-10-1

RTECS: SA9275000

Fraction By Weight: 100.0%

OSHA PEL 100 PPM/75 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM/75 STEL; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RAT:2.08G/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITATION OF
EYES,SKIN,RESPIRATORY & G.I. TRACTS,CNS
DEPRESSION,HEADACHE,DIZZINESS,NAUSEA,UNCONSCIOUSNESS AND DEATH MAY
OCCUR. CHRONIC:DEFATING AND DRYING OF SKIN,DERMATITIS.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
WORSEN.

First Aid

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH EYES WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES;GET
MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN:WASH WITH WATER,USE SOAP IF NEEDED.
INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR;GIVE OXYGEN IN SUPERVISION OF A
MEDICAL DOCTOR. INGES TION:DO NOT GIVE ANYTHING BY
MOUTH,SEEKMEDICAL ATTENTION AT ONCE.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:60F/15.6C
Lower Limits:1.4
Upper Limits:7.5
Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, OR WATER
FOG.
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 Hazard:NONE NOTED,USE REASONABLE CARE.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;CONTAIN FREE
LIQUID;USE SUITABL INERT ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND RECOVER FOR PROPER
DISPOSAL.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATED
AREA.KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,OPEN FLAMES AND SPARKS.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC
VAPORS/MIST,IF ABOVE TLV/PEL.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV(EXPLOSION PROOF).
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:APRON,EYE-WASH.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES & SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE
VAPORS/MIST.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:241F/116C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-118F
Vapor Pres:15 MMHG
Vapor Density:3.5
Spec Gravity:0.81
Evaporation Rate & Reference:1.6(N-BUTYL ACETATE = 1)
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:COLRLESS,MOBILE LIQUID.PLEASANT ODOR

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES, SPARKS, AND OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO AND UNIDENTIFIED ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
MAY BE FORMED DURING COMBUSTION.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF COLLECTED MATERIAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH
LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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