Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position 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. If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Call a POISON CENTER /doctor if you feel unwell. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Skin
(or hair) Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
Environment
In case of fire: Use CO₂, powder or water spray for extinction. 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
4-methylpentan-2-one
108-10-1
>25-≤50%
Mixture
4. First Aid Measures
Ingestion
If symptoms persist consult doctor.
Inhalation
Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Consult doctor if symptoms persist.
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably inside position for transportation.
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, 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
Mouth respiratory protective device.
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 container 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
4-methylpentan-2-one
50ppm
205mg/m³
75ppm
307mg/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
Wear protective gloves. The glove material has to be impermeable 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
Wear protective clothing.
Respiratory protection
In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use self-contained respiratory protective device.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
General information
Appearance
Silver-coloured liquid
Odour
Solvent-like
pH
7
Vapour Pressure
20hPa
Density
1.77g/cm³
Boiling Point
116°C
Melting Point
<0°C
Solubility
Fully miscible
Specific Gravity of Density
Not available.
Flash Point
16°C
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Lower: 1.2 Vol%
Upper: 8 Vol%
Ignition Temperature
Product is not selfigniting.
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
108-10-1 4-methylpentan-2-one
Oral LD50 2080mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 16000mg/kg (rabbit)
Inhalative LC50/4 h 8.3-16.6 mg/l (rat)
Eye contact
Irritating effect.
Skin contact
No irritant effect.
Ingestion
Not available.
Inhalation
No sensitising effects known.
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 together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
Recommended cleansing agents: Water, if necessary together with cleansing agents.
14. Transport Information
ADG label required
Marine pollutantClass 3 Flammable liquid
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available.
UN Number
UN1245
Proper shipping name
1245 METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE
Transport hazard class
3 flammable liquids
Packing group
II
Environmental hazard
Yes (DOT) Symbol (fish and tree)
Special precautions for users
Warning: Flammable liquids.
Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 33
EMS Number: F-E,S-D
Stowage category: A
Additional information
Limited quantities (LQ): 5L
Excepted quantities (EQ): Code: E1
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000ml
15. Regulatory Information
Poisons Schedule Number
7440-22-4 silver S2
108-10-1 4-methylpentan-2-one S5
Other Information
A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.
16. Other Information
SDS preparation date
27 February 2026
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.