(In case of inadequate ventilation) wear respiratory protection.
Primary route(s) of entry
Not available.
Human Health
Inhalation
Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a poison centre/doctor.
Ingestion
Call a poison centre/doctor if you feel unwell.
Eyes
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Skin
(Or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
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
>50-≤100%
Not Available
isobutyl acetone
110-19-0
>2.5-≤10%
Not Available
toluene
108-88-3
>2.5-≤10%
Not Available
4. First Aid Measures
Ingestion
Immediately call a 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
Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident.
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
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).
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
7. Handling and Storage
Precautions for safe handling
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
Protect from heat.
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.
Protect from heat and direct sunlight.
8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Exposure Standards
Material
TWA ppm
TWA mg/m³
STEL ppm
STEL mg/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
In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. in case of intensive or longer exposure use respiratory protective device that is independent of circulating air.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
General information
Appearance
Clear liquid
Odour
Pungent
pH
Not determined
Vapour Pressure
105 hPa
Density
0.85g/cm³
Boiling Point
79°C
Melting Point
Undetermined
Solubility
Fully miscible.
Specific Gravity of Density
Not available.
Flash Point
-6°C
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Lower: 1.8 Vol%
Upper: 11.5 Vol%
Ignition Temperature
405°C
Formula
Not available.
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
78-93-3 METHYL ETHYL KETONE
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
Sensitization possible through inhalation.
Toxicity and irritation
Harmful
Irritant
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.
A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.
16. Other Information
SDS preparation date
18 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.