BDSVW - METHYL ETHYL KETONE,AMSCO SOLV 5490

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Product Identification

Product ID:METHYL ETHYL KETONE,AMSCO SOLV 5490
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-281-2763
MSDS Number: BDSVW

Responsible Party
UNION CHEMICALS DIV,UNION OIL COMPANY OF CALIFORNA
1345 N. MEACHAM
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60196
US

Emergency Phone: 800-356-3129 (POISON CONTROL CNTR)

Info Phone: 312-619-2644

Cage: DO714

Contractor
UNOCAL CHEMICALS DIV.,UNION OIL OF CALIFORNIA
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60196

Telephone: 312-490-2500/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Cage: 94684

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 IRRITANT,MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION OR
DERMATITIS ON PROLONGED CONTACT.IRRIT TO RESP.SYS,NAUSEA.

First Aid

First Aid:INHALE:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, GIVE CPR/O*2 IF
NEED;EYES/SKIN:FLUSH W LG AMTS H*2O FOR 15 MIN;INGEST:RINSE MOUTH;
GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR EYES, BREATHING DIFFICULTY, OR OTHER
SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:20F-100F
Lower Limits:UNKN
Upper Limits:UNKN
Extinguishing Media:USE FOAM,CO*2,DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:FOR FIREFIGHTING,USE SCBA IN CONFINED AREAS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:KEEP WORK AREAS FREE OF HOT METAL
SURFACES AND OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:KEEP SOURCES OF IGNITION AND HOT METAL
SURFACES ISOLATED FROM THE SPILL.FLUSH SPILLED MATERIAL INTO
SUITABLE CONTAINERS.ABSORB THE REST MATERIAL INTO ABSORBENT LIKE
CLAY OR EARTH.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP PRODUCT CONTAINERS COOL,DRY AND
AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION. PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.KEEP
THE CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:AVOID SKIN AND EYE CONTACT.DO NOT INHALE VAPORS.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:USE A NIOSH/MESA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC
VAPORS.
Ventilation:PROVIDE MECHAN(GEN/LOCAL EXHAUST)VENT TO MAINTN Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION. APRONS. SPECIAL IMPERVIOUS
CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS REVISED DATE:9/25/84

Chemical Properties

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:175F/79.4C
Vapor Pres:UNK
Vapor Density:>1.0
Spec Gravity:<1.0
Evaporation Rate & Reference:SLOWER THAN ETHER
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,HAS A LITTLE COLOR & CHARACTERISTIC ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALI METALS.HALOGEN.STRONG ACIDS OR BASES
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION IN PRESENCE OF
AIR.GIVE CO AND/OR CO*2

Disposal

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

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