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

MSDS NAME:METHYL ETHYL KETONE
NIIN:00-687-8429
MSDS Number: BFLTM
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:SHELL CHEM CO
Address:1 SHELL PLAZA
Box:2463
City:HOUSTON
State:TX
ZIP:77001
Country:US
Info Phone Num:713-241-4819
Emergency Phone Num:713-473-9461
CAGE:LO011
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:SHELL CHEM CO
Address:1 SHELL PLAZA
Box:2463
City:HOUSTON
State:TX
ZIP:77001
Country:US
Phone:713-241-4819
CAGE:LO011
Company:SHELL CHEMICAL COMPANY A DIV. OF SHELL OIL CO.
Address:1 SHELL PLAZA
Box:2463
City:HOUSTON
State:TX
ZIP:77001
Country:US
Phone:713-473-9461
CAGE:86961

=============  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:EYE:LIQ/VAP IRRITNT.SKIN:IRRITNT;CONTACT CAUSES
    DEFAT/DRYNESS.INHALE:OVINASAL IRRITNT,HEAD,DIZ,UNCON

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

Eyes:FLUSH W H*2O 15 MIN. SKIN:WASH W SOAP & H*2O,REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHES,INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GIVE CPR/O*2 IF
    NEED.INGEST:GIVE 2 GLASSES H*2O,30 CC IPECAC,THEN INDUCE
    VOMIT.DONOT GIVE LIQ  TO UNCONS.PERSON.GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point:23F/-5C TCC
Lower Limits:1.8
Upper Limits:11.5
Extinguishing Media:USE H2O FOG,ALCOHOL FOAM,DRY CHEMICAL OR CO2
Fire Fighting Procedures:COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CONT WH2O.NIOSH APP SELF-
    CNTND BRTHG APP.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE CONDITIONS MAY EVOLVE TOXIC FUMES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SM SPILL:TAKE UP W ABSORBENT MATL,PLACE IN
    NON-LEAK CONT,SEAL FOR DISPOSAL.ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES.GROUND
    HANDLING EQUIP.LG SPILL:EVAP AREA.STOP LEAK.DIKE.PUMP TO SALVAGE
    TANK.SOAK RESIDUE W CLAY,S AND,OTHER ABSORB.FLUSH AREA W
    H*2O.DISPOSE FLUSH.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID HEAT,SPARKS,OPEN FLAMES.KEEP
    CONTAINERS CLOSED.STORE IN COOL,DRY PLACE.IF POURING OR
    TRANSFERRING,GROUND EQUIPMENT/CONT TO PREVENT STATIC CHARGE
Other Precautions:DONOT WELD/HEAT OR DRILL NEAR CONT(EVEN EMPTY).CAN
    CONTAIN EXPLOSV VAPORS.WASH W SOAP & H*2O BEFORE
    EATING,DRINKING,SMOKING,USEING TOILET FACILITIES.LAUNDER
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF EXCEED TLF,NIOSH APP RESPIR.AIR SUPPLIED/AIR
    PURIFIED RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:USE EXPLOSV PROOF VENT TO CONTROL VAPOR CONCENTRATIONS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EXPLOSV PROOF VENTILATION.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:=79.4C, 175.F
Vapor Pres:75
Vapor Density:2.5
Spec Gravity:0.81
Evaporation Rate & Reference:3.8(BU AC)
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
AVOID CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID HEAT,SPARKS,OPEN FLAME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:COMBUSTION PRODUCES CO & UNIDENTIFIED
    ORGANIC COMPOUNDS

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

Waste Disposal Methods:USE NON-LEAKING CONTAINERS,SEAL TIGHTLY.PLACE IN
    A DISPOSAL FACILITY APPROVED UNDER RCRA REGULATIONS FOR HAZARDOUS
    WASTE(SEE SEC XIII)

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