FISHER SCITIFIC CO;CHEMICAL MFG DIV -- METHYL ETHYL KETONE  -- 6810-00-687-8429
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:METHYL ETHYL KETONE
MSDS Date:06/28/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-687-8429
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCITIFIC CO;CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1-REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Info Phone Num:3201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100
CAGE:LO823
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464
Company Name:FISHER SCITIFIC CO;CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1-REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:3201-796-7100
CAGE:LO823

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:METHYL ETHYL KETONE (2-BUTANONE) (MEK) (SARA III)
CAS:78-93-3
RTECS #:EL6475000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:200 PPM/300 STEL
ACGIH TLV:200 PPM/300STEL 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RAT 2737 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITATION OF EYES<SKIN MUCOUS
    MEMBRANE AND RESPIRATORY TRACTS;CNS EFFECTS;CNS
    DEPRESSION;HEADACHE, DIZZINESS,NAUSEA,VOMITING.
    CHRONIC:CONJUNCTIVITIS,DERMATITIS,DEFATTING OF SKIN,LUNG DISEASE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THERE ARE NO INGREDIENTS ABOVE 0.1%
    WHICH ARE IDENTIFIED AS CARCINOGENS BY NTP,IARC OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
    WORSEN.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES AND SKIN:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR ABOUT 15
    MINUTES;CALL A PHYSICIAN. INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR;CONSULT A
    PHYSICIAN. INGESTION:IF CONSCIOUS,INDUCE VOMITING;CALL A PHYSICIAN
    IMMEDIATELY. NO SPECIFIC ANTIDOTE.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:16F/-9C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:759F
Lower Limits:1.4
Upper Limits:11.4
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL,CO2,HALON,WATER SPRAY,FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED
    AREA;COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER OR WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPOR-AIR MIXTURE ARE EXPLOSIVE ABOVE
    FLASH POINT.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;ELIMINATE ALL
    IGNITION SOURCES;CONTAIN FREE LIQUID IF POSSIBLE:USE SUITABLE INERT
    ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND RECOVER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATED
    AREA; KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,OPEN FLAMES.KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED WHEN
    NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:NONE

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC
    VAPORS/MIST IF ABOVE PEL/TLV OR SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,EYE-WASH FACILITIES.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN:DO NOT BREATHE
    VAPOR/MIST;WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE:DO NOT SMOKE,EAT/RRINK
    WORK-AR
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:=80.C, 176.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-86.1C, -123.F
Vapor Pres:100 MMHG
Vapor Density:2.5
Spec Gravity:0/8054
Viscosity:0.40 CPS
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:2.7 (ETHER=1)
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE (27.5%)
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID WITH AN ACETONE-LIKE ODOR

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZER,PLASTICS
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT,OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC OXIDES OF CARBON

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF COLLECT MATERIAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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