Product ID:METHYL ETHYL KETONE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-281-6929
MSDS Number: BDTBV

SHELL OIL CO.

1 SHELL PLAZA
HOUSTON, TX 77001

Emergency Phone: 713-473-9461

Cage: EO135

SHELL OIL CO.

2463 HUSTON, TX 77001 US

Telephone: 713-473-9461/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Cage: EO135

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

Effects of Overexposure:IRRIT TO EYES & SKIN. INHAL-PROLONGED EXP IRRIT
TO RESPIR TRACT.

First Aid:EYE-FLUSH W/WATER,GET MED ATTN. SKIN-WASH W/SOAP & WATER.
INHALE-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR,GET MED ATTN. INGEST-IF CONSC. GIVE 2
GLASSES WATER & INDUCE VOMITING. KEEP VICTIMS HEAD BELOW HIPS WHILE
VOMIT. GE T MED ATTN.

Flash Point:23F/-5C/TCC
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:960F
Lower Limits:1.8
Upper Limits:11.5
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG,ALCOHOL FOAM,DRY CHEMICAL,CARBON DIOXIDE
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPRD SLF-CONTD BREATH APPAR &
PROTECT CLOTHING
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINER W/WATER

Spill Release Procedures:FLAM. ELIM ALL IGN SOURC. HADLG EQUIP MUST BE
GROUNDED. EVAC ALL PERS. WEAR APPROP RESPIR & PROTECT CLOTH. DIKE &
CONTAIN. REMOVE W/VACUUM PUMP TO STORAGE VESSELS. SOAK UP RESIDUE
W/ABSORBENT LIKE CLA Y/SAND. FLUSH AREA W/WATER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,SPARKS & OPEN
FLAME. KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE AWAY FM STRONG OXID
AGNTS IN COOL,DRY PLACE W/ADEQ EXPLOS-PRF VENTILATN
Other Precautions:IF POURING/TRANSER MATLS,CONTNRS MUST BE BONDED &
GROUNDED, WASH W/SOAP & WATER BEFORE EATING,DRINKING,SMOKING,USING
TOILET FACILITIES.

Respiratory Protection:USE AIR-SUPPLY OR AIR-PURIFY RESPIRATOR FOR
ORGANIC VAPOR
Ventilation:EXPLOSION-PROOF VENT AS REQD TO CONTROL VAPOR CONC
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:ADEQ TO PREVENT SKIN CONTACT
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DTD 3/82;PROD CODE-31210

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:175F/80C
Vapor Pres:75
Vapor Density:2.5
Spec Gravity:0.81
Evaporation Rate & Reference:3.8 (BU ACET=1)
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS,MOBILE LIQUID,PUNGENT ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT,SPARKS,OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE & UNIDENT ORGAN CMPDS

Waste Disposal Methods:PLACE IN A DISPOSAL FACILITY APPRD UNDER RCRA
REGS FOR HAZ WASTE. USE NON-LEAKING CONTRS,SEAL TIGHTLY & LABEL
PROPERLY. EPA HAZ WASTE # U159.

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