Safety Data Sheets / Methyl Ethyl Ketone

Safety Data Sheet

Methyl Ethyl Ketone

Version 1Last reviewed 13 April 2023Catalogue: 18650, 18650-S, EMS18650

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name: Methyl Ethyl Ketone
Other Names: Not available.
Product Number(s): 18650, 18650-S, EMS18650
CAS Number: 78-93-3

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Laboratory chemicals

Company Details

ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au

Emergency Contact Details

ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au

2. Hazards Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS02 Flame
Flammable liquids 2 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
GHS07
Eye Irritation 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single exposure 3 H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

Label Elements

Signal Words: None
Hazard Statement(s): Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Precautionary Statement(s): Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
Ground/ bond container and receiving equipment.
Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment.
Use only non-sparking tools.
Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Primary route(s) of entry

Not available.

Human Health

Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
Ingestion: Not available.
Eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Call a poison centre/doctor if you feel unwell. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Skin: (Or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.

Environment

In case of fire: Use CO₂, powder or water spray to extinguish.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

Name	CAS No.	Content (w/w)	Classification
METHYL ETHYL KETONE	78-93-3		Not Available

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion: If symptoms persist consult doctor.
Inhalation: Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints.
Skin Contact: Generally the product does not irritate the skin.
Eye Contact: Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.
Other Information: No further relevant information available.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire: CO₂, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
HAZCHEM: No further relevant information available.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

No special measures required.

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Environmental precautions: Dilute with plenty of water.
Do not allow to enter sewers/surface or ground water.
Methods and materials for containment and clean up: Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
Ensure adequate ventilation.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling: No special precautions if used correctly.
Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
Protect against electrostatic charges.
Conditions for safe storage: Store in a cool location.
Keep receptacle tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

Material	TWA ppm	TWA mg/m³	STEL ppm	STEL mg/m³
78-93-3 METHYL ETHYL KETONE	200ppm	590mg/m³	300ppm	885mg/m³

Engineering controls: Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with the eyes.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection: Tightly sealed goggles.
Skin protection: Protective gloves. The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/the substance/the preparation. Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation. The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.
Body protection: Protective clothing.
Respiratory protection: Not required.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance: Colourless liquid.
Odour: Sweetish.
pH: Not determined.
Vapour Pressure: 105hPa
Density: 0.806g/cm³
Boiling Point: 80°C
Melting Point: -87°C
Solubility: 290 g/l
Specific Gravity of Density: Not available.
Flash Point: -7°C
Flammable (Explosive) Limits: Lower: 1.4 Vol%
Upper: 11.4 Vol%
Ignition Temperature: 404°C
Formula: CH₃COCH₂CH₃

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity: No further relevant information available.
Chemical stability: No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Possibility of hazardous reactions: No dangerous reactions known.
Conditions to avoid: No further relevant information available.
Incompatible materials: No further relevant information available.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects: Oral LD50 3300 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 5000 mg/kg (rabbit)
Eye contact: Irritating effect.
Skin contact: No irritant effect.
Ingestion: Not available.
Inhalation: No sensitizing effects known.
Toxicity and irritation: No further relevant information available.

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity: No further relevant information available.
Persistence and degradability: No further relevant information available.
Bioaccumulative potential: No further relevant information available.
Other adverse effects: Water hazard class 1: slightly hazardous for water.
Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
Recommended cleansing agent: Water, if necessary with cleansing agents.

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM: No further relevant information available.
UN Number: UN1193
Proper shipping name: Ethyl methyl ketone
Transport hazard class: Class 3 Flammable liquids.
Packing group: II
Environmental hazard: Not applicable.
Special precautions for users: Warning: Flammable liquids.
Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 33
EMS Number: F-E,S-D
Stowage Category: B
Additional information: DOT
Quantity limitations:
On passenger aircraft/rail: 5L
On cargo aircraft only: 60L
Hazardous substance: 2270kg
ADR
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500mL
IMDG
Limited quantities (LQ) 1L
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500ml

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number: Substance is not listed.
Other Information: A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date: 13 April 2023
Comments: This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.