Product ID:SPC 19050 METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE
MSDS Date:10/30/1996
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-180-5976
MSDS Number: CBSYF

Emergency Phone: 800-EASTMAN

Info Phone: 423-229-2000

Cage: 74364

Telephone: 504-733-6600

Cage: 0LNB7

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):5.7 ML/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HIGH VAPOR CONCENTRATIONS MAY CAUSE
DROWSINESS AND IRRITATION OF THE EYES OR RESPIRATORY TRACT.
PROLONGED OR REPEATED SKIN CONTACT MAY CAUSE DRYING, CRACKING OR
IRRITATION. EXPECTED TO BE A LOW INGEST ION HAZARD.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PER MSDS:CARCINOGENICITY
CLASSIFICATION:IARC/ACGIH/NTP/OSHA:NOT LISTED.
Effects of Overexposure:DROWSINESS, IRRITATION OF EYES & RESPIRATORY
TRACT, CRACKING/DRYING OF SKIN & SKIN IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHALED:MOVE TO FRESH AIR.TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY.GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION. EYE:IN CASE OF IRRITATION FROM AIRBORNE EXPOSURE, MOVE
TO FRESH AIR.IF EASY TO DO, REMOVE CONTACT LENSES.GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP &WATER.REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTH & SHOES.IF SYMPTOMS OCCUR, GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION. INGESTED:SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:=15.6C, 60.F
Autoignition Temp:=443.C, 829.4F
Lower Limits:1.2
Upper Limits:8.0
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2),
FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS &
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.USE WATERSPRAY TO KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS
COOL.WATER MAY BE INEFFECTIVE IN FIGHTING FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FLAMMABLE VAPOR MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRE OR
IGNITE EXPLOSIVELY.VAPOR MAY TRAVEL CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE TO
IGNITION SOURCE & FLASHBACK. PREVENT VAPOR OR GASES BUILDUP TO
EXPLOSIVE CONCENTRATIONS. FORMS EXPL OSIVE PEROXIDES WHICH MAY BE
SHOCK SENSITIVE.

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE ALL IGNITION SOURCES.ABSORB SPILL
WITH VERMICULITE OR OTHER INERT MATERIAL, THEN PLACE IN CONTAINER
FOR CHEMICAL WASTE.LARGE SPILLS:USE WATERSPRAY TO DISPERSE VAPOUR &
DILUTE SPILL TO NON-FL AMMABLE MIXTURE.PREVENT RUNOFF FROM ENTERING
DRAINS, SEWERS, STREAMS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. KEEP
CONTAINER IN A WELL-VENTILATED PLACE. STORE AWAY FROM LIGHT. KEEP
AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS & FLAME. KEEP AWAY FROM CONTACT WITH
OXIDIZING MATERIALS. DO NOT EXPOSE TO AIR. COMPLY WITH ALL
NATIONAL, STATE &LOCAL CODES PERTAINING TO THE STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE
LIQUIDS.
Other Precautions:AFTER OPENING, PURGE CONTAINER WITH NITROGEN BEFORE
RECLOSING. PERIODICALLY TEST FOR PEROXIDE FORMATION ON LONG-TERM
STORAGE. IF PEROXIDE FOARMATION IS SUSPECTED, DO NOT OPEN OR MOVE
CONTAINER. AVOID BREATHING HIGH VAPOR CONCENTRATIONS. AVOID
PROLONGED OR REPATED CONTACT WITH SKIN.

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS DO NOT MAINTAIN AIRBORNE
CONCENTRATIONS BELOW RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE LIMITS, APPROVED
RESPIRATOR MUST BE WORN. RESPIRATOR TYP:ORGANIC VAPOR. IF
RESPIRATOR USED, PROGRAM SHOULD B E INSTITUTED TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE
WITH OSHA STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:USE GOOD GENERAL VENTILATION (10 AIR CHANGES PER HOUR).
MATCH VENTILATION RATES WITH CONDITIONS.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES (CONTACT MFG FOR SPEC).
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELD,GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:EYEBATH, WASHING FACILITIES.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE;DESTROY
OR THOROUGHLY CLEAN CONTAMINATED SHOES.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
VENTILATION CONTINUED: USE PROCESS ENCLOSURES, LOCAL EXHAUST
VENTILATION OR OTHER ENGINEERING CONTROLS TO MAINTAIN AIRBORNE
LEVELS BELOW RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE LEVELS.

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:=117.2C, 243.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-85.C, -121.F
Decomp Temp:=-18.C, -.4F
Vapor Pres:@20C: 20 MBAR (15 MM HG)
Vapor Density:3.5
Spec Gravity:@20C: 0.80
Evaporation Rate & Reference:1.6 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:MODERATE.
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID, COLORLESS, KETONE ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG REDUCING AGENTS, AMINES, ACIDS, BASES,
HALOGENATED MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE; HOWEVER FORMS EXPLOSIVE PEROXIDES
ON CONCNETRATION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISCHARGE, TREATMENT OR DISPOSAL MAY BE SUBJECT
TO NATIONAL, STAE OR LOCAL LAWS. MIX WITH COMPATIBLE CHEMICAL WHICH
IS LESS FLAMMABLE & INCINERATE. SINCE EMPTIED CONTAINERS RETAIN
PRODUCT RESIDUE, FOL LOW LABEL WARNINGS EVEN AFTER CONTAINERIS
EMPTIED. RESIDUAL VAPORS MAY EXPLODE ON IGNITION; DO NOT C UT,
DRILL, GRIND OR WELD NEAR THIS CONTAINER.

Toxicological Information:ACUTE TOXICITY DATA: ORAL LD-50 (RAT): 5.7
ML/KG; ORAL LD-50 (RAT) 1600-3200 MG/KG; ORAL LD-50 (MOUSE): 2850
MG/KG; INHALATION LC-50 (RAT): 2000-4000 PPM/4 HR(S); DERMAL LD-50
(RABBIT): >10 ML/KG; SKI N IRRITATION (RABBIT): SLIGHT TO MODERATE;
SKIN IRRITATION (GUINEA PIG): SLIGHT; REPEATED SKIN APPLICATIONS
(RABBIT): SLIGHT TO MODERATE IRRITATION; EYE IRRITATION (RABBIT):
SLIGHT TO MODERATE. SUBCHR ONIC TOXICITY DATA: INHALATION STUDY (14
WEEKS, MALE RAT): NOEL=1000 PPM, (INCREASE IN WEIGHT: LIVER);
INHALATION STUDY (14 WEEKS, FEMALE RAT): NOEL = 1000 PPM (HIGHEST
CONCENTRATION TESTED)

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
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:OXYGEN DEMAND DATA: THOD: 2.72 G OXYGEN/G; COD: 2.16-2.46
OXYGEN/G; BOD-5: 1.94-2.06 G OXYGEN/G. ACUTE AQUATIC EFFECTS DATA:
24-H EC-50 (DAPHNID): 1550 MG/L; 24-H LC-50 (GOLDFISH): 460 MG/L;
48-HR LC- 50 (GOLDEN ORFE): 672-744 MG/L; 24-H LC-50 (DAAPHNID):
4280 MG/L.

Transport Information:DOT: CLASS 3, PACKING GROUP II, DOT RQ=5000 LB
(2270 KG). AIR (ICAO): CLASS 3, PACKING GROUP II. SEA (IMDG): CLASS
3.2 PACKING GROUP II.

SARA Title III Information:SUBJECT TO SARA III SECTION 313: METHYL
ISOBUTYL KETONE. SARA 311/312: METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE.
Federal Regulatory Information:PRODUCT IS LISTED IN US TSCA. PRODUCT IS
HAZARDOUS UNDER OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200
State Regulatory Information:PRODUCT/COMPONENTS NOT LISTED IN
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65. METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE LISTED UNDER:
MASSACHUSETTS SUBSTANCE LIST; NEW JERSEY WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCE LIST; PENNSYLVANIA HAZARDOUS SUB STANCE LIST.