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MSDS  : METHYL ETHYL KETONE
CAS  : 78-93-3
NAME  : methyl ethyl ketone (2-butanone) (mek) (sara iii)
===================== Product Identification =====================

MSDS NAME:METHYL ETHYL KETONE
NIIN:00-687-8429
MSDS Number: BTHNL
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:CELANESE CHEMICAL CO
Address:1211 AVE OF THE AMERICAS
City:NEW YORK
State:NY
ZIP:10036
Country:US
Info Phone Num:212-719-8000 / FAX 212-719-8588
Emergency Phone Num:212-719-8000
CAGE:80447
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:CELANESE CHEMICAL CO
Address:1211 AVE OF THE AMERICAS
Box:City:NEW YORK
State:NY
ZIP:10036
Country:US
Phone:212-719-8000
CAGE:80447

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

Name:METHYL ETHYL KETONE (2-BUTANONE) (MEK) (SARA III)
CAS:78-93-3
RTECS #:EL6475000
Fraction by Wt: >99%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:200 PPM/300 STEL
ACGIH TLV:200 PPM/300STEL 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 4.8 G/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INGESTION CAN CAUSE MENTAL
SLUGGISHNESS. INHALATION CAUSES IRRITATION OF RESPIRATORY TRACT AND
STUPOR (CNS DEPRESSION). SKIN CONTACT CAN CAUSE MODERATE SKIN
INJURY. REPEATED OR PROLONGED CONTACT CAN C AUSE DRYING AND
DERMATITIS. EYE CONTACTWITH LIQUID & VAPORS IS IRRITATING AND MAY
CAUSE SEVERE INJURY.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS PRODUCT IS NOT LISTED BY IARC, NTP,
OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INGESTION CAN CAUSE MENTAL SLUGGISHNESS.
INHALATION CAUSES IRRITATION OF RESPIRATORY TRACT AND STUPOR (CNS
DEPRESSION). SKIN CONTACT CAN CAUSE MODERATE SKIN INJURY. REPEATED
OR PROLONGED CONTACT CAN C AUSE DRYING AND DERMATITIS. EYE
CONTACTWITH LIQUID & VAPORS IS IRRITATING AND MAY CAUSE SEVERE
INJURY.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO THIS
CHEMICAL MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT PEOPLE WITH CHRONIC DISEASE OF THE
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, SKIN, PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, CENTRAL
NERVOUS SYSTEM AND/OR EYES.

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

First Aid:INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE 2 GLASSES OF WATER.
GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT
BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. GIVE OXYGEN IF NEEDED. GET
MEDICAL AT TENTION. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH SKIN
WITH RUNNING WATER. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
EYE: FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:19.4F,-7.0C
Lower Limits:2.0
Upper Limits:11.0
Extinguishing Media:USE CO2 OR DRY CHEMICAL OR SMALL FIRES,
ALCOHOL-TYPE AQUEOUS FILM FORMING FOAM OR WATER SPRAY FOR LARGE
FIRES.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR COMPLETE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT,
INCLUDING SCBA OPERATED IN PRESSURE-DEMAND MODE. USE WATER SPRAY TO
DILUTE SPILLS ANDREDUCE INTENSITY OF FLAMES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WATER MAY BE INEFFECTIVE BUT MAY BE USED
TO COOL FIRE-EXPOSED STRUCTURES AND VESSELS. VAPOR IS HEAVIER THAN
AIR AND CAN TRAVEL TO IGNITION SOURCE AND FLASHBACK.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES. WEAR SCBA AND
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AS REQUIRED. PLACE LEAKERS IN WELL-VENTILATED
AREA WITH SPILL CONTAINMENT. DIKE TO CONTAIN SPILL. CLEAN-UP WITH
ABSORBENT MATERIALS OR VA CUUM TRUCK. KEEP RUNOFF AWAY FROM
SEWERSETC.
Neutralizing Agent:DILUTE WITH WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, WELL VENTILATED AREA.
KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS & FLAME. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED WHEN
NOT IN USE. ALWAYS OPEN SLOWLY TO VENT PRESSURE.
Other Precautions:USE ONLY DOT-APPROVED CONTAINERS. USE SPARK-RESISTANT
TOOLS. WHEN TRANSFERRING FOLLOW PROPER GROUNDING PROCEDURES. USE
WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. AVOID BREATHING VAPOR. AVOID CONTACT
WITH EYES, SKIN A ND CLOTHING.

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

Respiratory Protection:BASED ON CONTAMINATION LEVEL & WORKING LIMITS OF
THE RESPIRATOR, USE A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED AIR-PURIFYING FULL
FACEPIECE RESPIRATOR WITH ORGANIC VAPOR CANISTER OR A POSITIVE
PRESSURE FULL FACEPIECE SUP PLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION IS REQUIRED. LOCAL EXHAUST
RECOMMENDED FOR ENCLOSED AREAS TO MEET TLV REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE OR RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:WHERE SPILLS OR SPLASHING CAN OCCUR, USE
CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND BOOTS. SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH
RECOMMENDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTER
HANDLING. DECONTAMINATE SOILED CLOTHING THOROUGHLY BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CALL THE NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER (800-424- 8802) IF THE QUANTITY
SPILLED IS EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN THE REPORTABLE QUANTITY UNDER
CERCLA "SUPERFUND". DISCARD CONTAMINATED LEATHER CLOTHING.

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

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:175F,79C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-124F,-87C
Vapor Pres:77.5
Vapor Density:2.5
Spec Gravity:0.806
pH:7
Evaporation Rate & Reference:5.7 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID. MODERATELY SHARP,
FRAGRANT, MINT- OR ACETONE-LIKE ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CAUSTIC SODA AND OTHER STRONG ALKALIS; HYDROCHLORIC, SULFURIC AND OTHER
STRONG INORGANIC ACIDS; AMINES; OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, AND FLAME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:ALL NOTIFICATON, CLEAN-UP AND DISPOSAL SHOULD BE
CARRIED OUT IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS. PREFERRED METHODS OF WASTE DISPOSAL ARE INCINERATION
OR BIOLOGICAL TREATMENT IN FE DERAL/STATE APPROVED FACILITY.

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expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
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5124-30-1
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81972-48-7
BLACK NON-PRODUCTIVE FOR 5923C, 5924C-0A, COMPONENT OF A 78-93-3
1333-86-4
CROSS-LINKER, 5962C, PART OF COMPONENT A 68479-98-1
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