Product ID:153-7588 METHYL ETHYL KETONE
MSDS Date:01/01/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F049220
MSDS Number: BZVPF

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO/MARTIN SENOUR CO

101 PROSPECT AVE N W
CLEVELAND, OH 44115-1042
US

Emergency Phone: 216-566-2917/216-566-2902

Info Phone: 216-566-2902/216-566-2917

Cage: 54636

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO THE

CLEVELAND, OH 44115-1042 US

Telephone: 800-251-2486/216-566-2242

Cage: 54636

METHYL ETHYL KETONE, 2-BUTANONE *96-2*

CAS: 78-93-3

RTECS: EL6475000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 200 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 590 MG/CUM

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

6.68 LB; 800 GM (THEORETICAL)

RTECS: 9999999VO

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF EYES, SKIN &
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION. MAY RESULT IN DEATH.
OVEREXPOSURE TO SOLVENTS MAY CAUSE ADVERSE EFFECTS TO THE LIVER,
URIO OD FORMING & CARDIO- VASCULAR SYSTEMS. REPEATED/PROLONGED
OVEREXPOSURE TO SOLVENTS MAY CAUSE PERMANENT BRAIN & NERVOUS SYSTEM
DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, HEADACHE,
DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, LOSS OF COORDINATION, REDNESS, ITCHING, BURNING
SENSATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE. RESTORE BREATHING. KEEP
WARM & QUIET. SKIN: WASH THOROUGHLY W/SOAP & WATER. EYES: FLUSH
W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN
ALL CASES.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:18F
Lower Limits:1.8
Upper Limits:10
Extinguishing Media:CO2, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT W/SCBA. WATER
SPRAY MAY BE INEFFECTIVE. IF WATER IS USED, FOG NOZZLES ARE
PREFERRED. WATER MAY BE USED TO COOL CLOSED CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CLOSED CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE WHEN
EXPOSED TO EXTREME HEAT. APPLICATION TO HOT SURFACES REQUIRES
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS. ISOLATE FROM HEAT & OTHER IGNITION SOURCES

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. VENTILATE &
REMOVE W/INERT ABSORBENT.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
USE APPROVED BONDING & GROUNDING PROCEDURES. KEEP AWAY FROM
IGNITION SOURCES. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Other Precautions:DURING USE & UNTIL ALL VAPORS ARE GONE, KEEP AREA
VENTILATED. DON'T SMOKE. TRANSFER ONLY TO APPROVED CONTAINERS
W/COMPLETE & APPROPRIATE LABELING. USE ONLY W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
AVOID BREATHING VAPO R/SPRAY MIST. AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN/EYES.

Respiratory Protection:IF EXPOSURE CAN'T BE CONTROLLED LIMITS BY VENTILATION, WEAR A PROPERLY FITTED ORGANIC
VAPOR/PARTICULATE RESPIRATOR APPROVED BY NIOSH/MSHA FOR PROTECTION.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: PREFERABLE. GENERAL EXHAUST ACCEPTABLE IF
EXPOSURE IS MAINTAINED Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:REQUIRED
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SPECTACLES W/UNPERFORATED
SIDESHIELDS.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE. WASH HANDS AFTER USING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
DON'T TAKE INTERNALLY. INTENTIONAL MISUSE BY DELIBERATELY CONCENTRATING
& INHALING THE CONTENTS CAN BE HARMFUL. VAPORS WILL ACCUMUALTE
READILY & MAY IGNITE EXPLOSIVELY.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:174-177F
Vapor Density:>1
Spec Gravity:0.8
Evaporation Rate & Reference:SLOWER THAN ETHER
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAME, ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENT, HOT SURFACES & OTHER IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:BY FIRE: CO2, CO

Waste Disposal Methods:WASTE MUST BE TESTED FOR IGNITABILITY TO
DETERMINE THE APPLICABLE EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBERS. INCINERATE IN
APPROVED FACILITY. DON'T INCINERATE CLOSED CONTAINERS. DISPOSE OF
IAW/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERA L REGULATIONS.

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