Product ID:METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE
MSDS Date:06/23/1999
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-052-1371
MSDS Number: BGSMG

Emergency Phone: 310-516-8000

Info Phone: 714-864-2310

Cage: 63415

Telephone: 310-516-9843

Cage: 63415

METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE (HEXONE) (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 108-10-1

RTECS: SA9275000

OSHA PEL 100 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM/75 STEL; 9596

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT): 2080 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: VERY HAZARDOUS IN CASE OF EYE
CONTACT (IRRITANT) OF INGESTION OF INHALATION. HAZARDOUS IN CASE OF
SKIN CONTACT (IRRITANT PERMEATOR). INFLAMMATION OF THE EYE IS
CHARACTERIZED BY REDNESS, WATERIN G AND IRCHING. CHRONIC:
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: NOT AVAILABLE. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: NOT
AVAILABLE. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: NOT AVAILABLE. DEVELOPMENTAL
TOXICITY: NOT AVAILABLE. THE SUBSTANCE IS TOXIC TO LUNG S, THE
NERVOUS SYSTEM, MUCOUS MEMBRANES. REPEATED OR PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO
THE SUBSTANCE CAN PRODUCE TARGET ORGANS DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT AVAILABLE.
Effects of Overexposure:ACUTE: VERY HAZARDOUS IN CASE OF EYE CONTACT
(IRRITANT) OF INGESTION OF INHALATION. HAZARDOUS IN CASE OF SKIN
CONTACT (IRRITANT PERMEATOR). INFLAMMATION OF THE EYE IS
CHARACTERIZED BY REDNESS, WATERIN G AND IRCHING. CHRONIC:
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: NOT AVAILABLE. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: NOT
AVAILABLE. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: NOT AVAILABLE. DEVELOPMENTAL
TOXICITY: NOT AVAILABLE. THE SUBSTANCE IS TOXIC TO LUNG S, THE
NERVOUS SYSTEM, MUCOUS MEMBRANES. REPEATED OR PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO
THE SUBSTANCE CAN PRODUCE TARGET ORGANS DAMAGE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:EYES: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY CONTACT LENSES. IMMEDIATELY
FLLUSH EYES WITH RUNNING WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES, KEEPING
EYELIDS OPEN. COLD WATER MAY BE USED. DO NOT USE AN EYE OINMENT.
SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN CONTACT:AFTER CONTACT WITH SKIN, WASH
IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF WATE. GENTLY AND THROUGHLY WASH THE
CONTAMINATED SKIN WITRH RUNNING WATER AND NON-ABRASIVE SOAP. BE
PARTICULARLY CAREF UL TO CLEAN FOLDS, CREVICES, CREASES AND GROIN.
COLD WATER MAY BE USED. COVER THE IRRITATED SKIN WITH AN EMOLLIENT.
IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. WASH
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSING. SERIOUS SKIN CONTACT:

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:=14.C, 57.2F
Autoignition Temp:=460.C, 860.F
Lower Limits:1.4
Upper Limits:7.5
Extinguishing Media:SMALL FIRE: USE DRY CHEMICAL POWDER. LARGE FIRE:
USE ALCOHOL FOAM, WATER SPRAY OR FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FLAMMABLE LIQUID, SOLUBLE OR DISPERSED IN
WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FLAMMABLE IN PRESENCE OF OPEN FLAMES AND
SPARKS. RISKS OF EXPLOSION OF THE PRODUCT IN PRESENCE OF MECHANICAL
IMPACT. NOT AVAILABLE. RISKS OF EXPLOSION OF THE PRODUCT IN
PRESENCE OF STATIC DISCHARGE. N OT AVAILABLE.

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL SPILL: DILUTE WITH WATER AN MOP UP, OR
ABSORB WITH AN INERT DRY MATERIAL AND PLACE IN AN APPROPRIATE WASTE
DISPOSAL CONTAINER. LARGE SPILL: FLAMMABLE LIQUID. KEEP AWAY FROM
HEAT. KEEP AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION. STOP LEAK IF WITHOUT
RISK. ABSORB WITH DRY EARTH SAND OR OTHER NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL.
DO NOT TOUCH SPILLED MATERIAL. PREVENT ENTRY INTO SEWERS, BASEMENTS
OR CONFINED AREAS;
Neutralizing Agent:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:FLAMMABLE MATERIALS SHOULD BE STORED
IN A SEPARATE SAFETY STORAGE CABINET OR ROOM. KEEP WAY FROM HEAT.
KEEP AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
KEEP IN A COOL WELL-VENTILATED PLACE. GROUND ALL EQUIPMENT
CONTANING MATERIAL. A REFRIGERATED ROOM WOULD BE PREFERABLE FOR
Other Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT. KEEP AWAY FROM SOURCES OF
IGNITION. GROUND ALL EQUIOMENT CONTAING MATERIAL. DO NOT INGEST. DO
NOT BREATHE GAS/FUMES/VAPOUR/SPRAY. IN CASE OF INSUFFICENT
VENTILATION WEAR SUITABLE RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT. IF INGESTED, SEEK
MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY AND SHOW THE CONTAINER OR THE LA
BEL.AVOID CONTACT

Respiratory Protection:VAPOR RESPIRATOR. BE SURE TO USE AN
APPROVED/CERTIFIED RESPIRATOR OR EQUIVALENT GLOVES.
Ventilation:PROVIDE EXHAUST VENTILATION OR OTHER ENGINEERING CONTROLS
TO KEEP THE AIRBORNE CONCENTRATIONS OF VAPORS BELOW THEIR
RESPECTIVE THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE.
Protective Gloves:GLOVES
Eye Protection:SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT. ENSURE THAT EYEWASH STATIONS AND
SAFETY SHOWERS ARE PROXIMAL TO THE WORK-STATION LOCATION.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID SKIN & EYE CONTACT. AVOID BREATHING
VAPORS. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USE. DO NOT SMOKE IN USE AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:=115.9C, 240.6F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-84.C, -119.2F
Vapor Pres:15.7 MM OF HG @20C
Vapor Density:3.45
Spec Gravity:0.802
pH:NOT AVAILABLE
Viscosity:NP
Solubility in Water:PARTIALLY SOLUBLE IN COLD
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID, ODOR TASTE AND COLOR NOT AVAILABLE.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NOT AVAILABLE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT AVAILABLE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NOT AVAILABLE.

Waste Disposal Methods:RECYCLE TO PROCESS, IF POSSIBLE. CONSULT YOUR
LOCAL OR REGIONAL AUTHORITIES.

Toxicological Information:TOXICITY TO ANIMALS: ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY
(LD50): 1600 MG/KG (GUINEA PIG). ACUTE DERMAL TOXICITY (LD50):
20001 MG/KG (RABBIT). ACUTE TOXICTY OF VAPOR (LC50): 8000 PPM 4
HOURS (RAT). CHRONIC EFFECTS ON HUMANS: THIS SUBSTANCE IS TOXIC TO
LUNGS, THE NERVOUS SYSTEM, MUCOUS. OTHER TOXIC EFFECTS ON HUMANS:
VERY HAZARDOUS IN CASE OF INGESTION, OF INHALATION. HAZARDOUS IN
CASE OF SKIN CONTACT (IRRITANT, PE RMEATOR). SPECIAL REMARKS ON
TOXICITY TO ANIMALS: NOT AVAILABLE. SPECIAL REMARKS ON CHRONIC
EFFECTS ON HUMANS: PASSES THROUGH PLACENTAL BARRIER IN HUMAN.
SPECIAL REMARKS ON OTHER TOXIC EFFECTS ON HUMA NS: NOT AVAILABLE.

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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.

Ecological:ECOTOXICITY: NOT AVAILABLE. BOD5 AND COD: NOT AVAILABLE.
PRODUCTS OF BIODEGRADATION: POSSIBLY HAZARDOUS SHORT TERM
DEGRADATION PRODUCTS ARE NOT LIKELY. HOWEVER, LONG TERM DEGRADATION
PRODUCTS MAY ARIS E. TOXICITY OF THE PRODUCTS OF BIODEGRADATION:
THE PRODUCTS OF DEGRADATION ARE LESS THAN THE PRODUCT ITSELF.
SPECIAL REMARKS ON THE PRODUCTS OF BIODEGRADATION: NOT AVAILABLE.

Transport Information:DOT CLASSIFICATION: CLASS 3, FLAMMABLE.
IDENTIFICATION: METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE, UN1245, PG II. SPECIAL
PROVISION FOR TRANSPORT: NOT AVAILABLE.

SARA Title III Information:SARA 313: TOXIC CHEMICAL NOTIFICATION &
RELEASE REPORTING: METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE.
Federal Regulatory Information:CERCLA HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES: METHYL
ISOBUTYL KETONE. TSCA 8(B) INVENTORY: METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE.
State Regulatory Information:PENNSYLVANIA RTK: METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE.
MASSACHUSETTS RTK:METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE.