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

MSDS NAME:O-C-265,CHEM ANALYTICAL;GEN SPEC FOR;(MEK)
NIIN:00-281-6929
MSDS Number: BDTBT
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:J.T.BAKER CHEM. CO.(CHEM.COMM.AGENCY DISTR.)
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151
CAGE:KO749
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:J.T.BAKER CHEM. (CHEM COMMODITIES-DIST)
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Phone:201-859-2151
CAGE:KO749
Company:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Name:METHYL ETHYL KETONE (2-BUTANONE) (MEK)  (SARA III)
CAS:78-93-3
RTECS #:EL6475000
Fraction by Wt: >98%
OSHA PEL:200 PPM/300 STEL
ACGIH TLV:200 PPM/300STEL 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

Effects of Overexposure:CAUSES EYE IRRIT.

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

Eyes:FLUSH W/WATER 15 MIN.SKIN:FLUSH WITH WATER.CALL A
    DR.INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.

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

Flash Point:24F(-4.4C)-TCC
Lower Limits:2
Upper Limits:10
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, ALCOHOL FOAM,DRY CHEMICAL OR CO*2
Fire Fighting Procedures:COOL HEAT-EXPSD CONT W/H*2O;WEAR SELF-CNTND
    BRTHNG APP
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTNR MAY EXPLODE IN HEAT OF FIRE;SPILL
    RUN-OFF MAY CAUSE POLLUTION,FIRE &/OR EXPLOSION.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION &
    FLAMMABLES. ABSORB ON PAPER.EVAPORATE ON AN IRON PAN IN A HOOD.BURN
    THE PAPER,PROVIDING LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS PERMIT.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,SPARK,AND OPEN
    FLAME.KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES.AVOID
    BREATHING VAPOR & PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT
Other Precautions:AVOID SKIN,EYE CLOTHING CONTACT.USE W ADEQUATE
    VENTILATION.WASH WELL AFTER HANDLING.

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

Respiratory Protection:SELF CONTANED BREATHING APPARATUS
Ventilation:LOCAL & MECHANICAL EXHAUST:REQUIRED
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:LARGE HEAVY FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:APPROVED WORKING CLOTHES
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:175F/79.6C
Vapor Pres:100
Vapor Density:2.5
Spec Gravity:0.81
Solubility in Water:VERY SOLUBL
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID,ACETONE LIKE ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING & CORROSIVE MATL.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT,SPARK & OPEN FLAME

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

Waste Disposal Methods:ATOMIZE INTO AN APPROVED INCINERATOR,PROVIDING
    LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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