=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:METHYL ETHYL KETONE
NIIN:00-281-6929
MSDS Number: BDTBR
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:UNION CARBIDE CORP LINDE DIV
Address:39 OLD RIDGEBURY RD
City:DANBURY
State:CT
ZIP:06817-0001
Country:US
Info Phone Num:203-744-3487
Emergency Phone Num:203-744-3487
CAGE:36346
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:EAGLE MILL SUPPLY CO INC
Address:2819 W 7TH STREET
Box:City:TEXARKANA
State:TX
ZIP:75501-6423
Country:US
Phone:214-794-0800
CAGE:2V894
Company:UNION CARBIDE CORP   LINDE DIV
Address:39 OLD RIDGEBURY RD
Box:City:DANBURY
State:CT
ZIP:06817-0001
Country:US
Phone:800-822-4357; 304-744-3487
CAGE:36346

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

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  =====================

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 EYE AND
    SKIN;HEADACHE,NAUSEA,DIZZINESS. CHRONIC:CNS
    DEPRESSION,NARCOSIS,LUNG DAMAGE.
Effects of Overexposure:INGESTION:NAUSEA,VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.
    SKIN:IRRITATION. INHALATION:NOSE,THROAT
    IRRITATION,HEADACHE,NAUSEA,DROWSINESS,DIZZINESS,INCO-ORDINATION.
    EYES:SEVERE IRRITATION.

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

First Aid:INHALE:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, GIVE CPR/O*2 IF
    NEED;EYES/SKIN:FLUSH W LG AMTS H*2O FOR 15 MIN;INGEST:RINSE MOUTH;
    GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR EYES, BREATHING DIFFICULTY, OR OTHER
    SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE.

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

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:21F/-6.1C
Lower Limits:1.8
Upper Limits:10.1
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY,CO*2,DRY CHEMICAL,FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED
    AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS FORM FROM THIS PRODUCT,MAY TRAVEL
    OR MOVE AIR CURRENTS AND IGNITED BY PILOT LIGHTS,OTHER FLAMES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;CONTAIN SPILL
    IN A CONTAINER;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,SPARKS.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
    EACH USE.
Other Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC
    VAPORS/MIST IF ABOVE TLV.
Ventilation:PROVIDE MECHAN(GEN/LOCAL EXHAUST)VENT TO MAINTN