Product ID:MEK
MSDS Date:07/05/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N056895
MSDS Number: BWNXH

PARKS CORP

SOMERSET, MA 02726
US

Emergency Phone: 617-679-5938

Info Phone: 617-679-5938

Cage: GO179

PARKS CORPORATION

5 SOMERSET, MA 02726 US

Telephone: 508-679-5938

Cage: 6L244

2-BUTANONE; (METHYL ETHYL KETONE) (MEK) (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 78-93-3

RTECS: EL6475000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 200 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 200 PPM;300 STEL

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CAUSES EYE BURNS. VAPORS IRRITATING TO
EYES, NOSE, THROAT & CAN RESULT IN HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, NAUSEA,
WEAKNESS & LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . SKIN:FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF
WATER. CALL MD . INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, IF BREATHING IRREGULAR
OR STOPPED, START RESUSCITATION, ADMINISTER OXYGEN. EYES:FLU SH
W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. CALL MD.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:20.0F,-6.7C
Lower Limits:1.8%
Upper Limits:10%
Extinguishing Media:FOAM, CO*2, DRY CHEMICAL, WATER FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT . KEEP UPWIND, COOL EXPOSED CONTAINERS W/WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FLAMMABLE.

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE IGNITION SOURCES. KEEP PEOPLE AWAY.
VENTILATE ENCLOSED SPACES. OPEN WINDOWS & DOORS. AVOID BREATHING
VAPOR. ADD ABSORBENT TO SPILL AREA. RECOVER FREE LIQUID.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS & OPEN
FLAME. KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED. USE ONLY W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES & PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT
W/SKIN.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED ORGANIC CANISTER OR
AIR-SUPPLIED MASK.
Ventilation:USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION. NO SMOKING OR FLAME.
Protective Gloves:SYNTHETIC RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EMERGENCY EYE WASH .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

HCC:F3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:175F,79C
Vapor Pres:71
Vapor Density:2.48
Spec Gravity:0.81 (H*2O=1)
Evaporation Rate & Reference:5.8 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID; PLEASANT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDANTS, WILL DISSOLVE SOME PLASTICS & RUBBER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, IF NOT BURNED
COMPLETELY.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS . ABSORB ON SOLIDS & INCINERATE. RUN-OFF TO WATERWAY
CREATED FIRE HAZARD; NOTIFY FIRE AGENCIES.

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