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

MSDS NAME:METHYL ETHYL KETONE
NIIN:00-281-6929
MSDS Number: BDTBV
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:SHELL OIL CO.
Address:1 SHELL PLAZA
Box:2463
City:HOUSTON
State:TX
ZIP:77001
Emergency Phone Num:713-473-9461
CAGE:EO135
=== 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:SHELL OIL CO
Address:1 SHELL PLAZA
Box:2463
City:HOUSTON
State:TX
ZIP:77001
Country:US
Phone:713-473-9461/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:93508
Company:SHELL OIL CO.
Address:1 SHELL PLAZA
Box:2463
City:HUSTON
State:TX
ZIP:77001
CAGE:EO135

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

Effects of Overexposure:IRRIT TO EYES & SKIN. INHAL-PROLONGED EXP IRRIT
    TO RESPIR TRACT.

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

First Aid:EYE-FLUSH W/WATER,GET MED ATTN. SKIN-WASH W/SOAP & WATER.
    INHALE-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR,GET MED ATTN. INGEST-IF CONSC. GIVE 2
    GLASSES WATER & INDUCE VOMITING. KEEP VICTIMS HEAD BELOW HIPS WHILE
    VOMIT. GE T MED ATTN.

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

Flash Point:23F/-5C/TCC
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:960F
Lower Limits:1.8
Upper Limits:11.5
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG,ALCOHOL FOAM,DRY CHEMICAL,CARBON DIOXIDE
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPRD SLF-CONTD BREATH APPAR &
    PROTECT CLOTHING
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINER W/WATER

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

Spill Release Procedures:FLAM. ELIM ALL IGN SOURC. HADLG EQUIP MUST BE
    GROUNDED. EVAC ALL PERS. WEAR APPROP RESPIR & PROTECT CLOTH. DIKE &
    CONTAIN. REMOVE W/VACUUM PUMP TO STORAGE VESSELS. SOAK UP RESIDUE
    W/ABSORBENT LIKE CLA Y/SAND. FLUSH AREA W/WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,SPARKS & OPEN
    FLAME. KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE AWAY FM STRONG OXID
    AGNTS IN COOL,DRY PLACE W/ADEQ EXPLOS-PRF VENTILATN
Other Precautions:IF POURING/TRANSER MATLS,CONTNRS MUST BE BONDED &
    GROUNDED, WASH W/SOAP & WATER BEFORE EATING,DRINKING,SMOKING,USING
    TOILET FACILITIES.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE AIR-SUPPLY OR AIR-PURIFY RESPIRATOR FOR
    ORGANIC VAPOR
Ventilation:EXPLOSION-PROOF VENT AS REQD TO CONTROL VAPOR CONC
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:ADEQ TO PREVENT SKIN CONTACT
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DTD 3/82;PROD CODE-31210

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

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:175F/80C
Vapor Pres:75
Vapor Density:2.5
Spec Gravity:0.81
Evaporation Rate & Reference:3.8 (BU ACET=1)
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS,MOBILE LIQUID,PUNGENT ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT,SPARKS,OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE & UNIDENT ORGAN CMPDS

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

Waste Disposal Methods:PLACE IN A DISPOSAL FACILITY APPRD UNDER RCRA
    REGS FOR HAZ WASTE. USE NON-LEAKING CONTRS,SEAL TIGHTLY & LABEL
    PROPERLY. EPA HAZ WASTE # U159.

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