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

MSDS NAME:METHYL ETHYL KETONE
NIIN:00-281-2762
MSDS Number: BHCJX
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:EXXON CORP,EXXON CHEMICAL AMERICAS DIV
Box:3272
City:HOUSTON
State:TX
ZIP:77001
Country:US
Info Phone Num:713-870-6000
Emergency Phone Num:713-870-6000,800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:LO127
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:CHEMICAL SPECIALISTS AND DEVELOPMENT INC
Address:2210 HACKBERRY LN
Box:687
City:CONROE
State:TX
ZIP:77305
Country:US
Phone:409-756-1065
CAGE:4N760
Company:EXXON CORP,EXXON CHEMICAL AMERICAS DIV
Box:3272
City:HOUSTON
State:TX
ZIP:77001
Country:US
Phone:713-870-6000
CAGE:LO127
Company:EXXONMOBIL CHEMICAL CO, DIV OF EXXON MOBILCORP.
Address:13501 KATY FWY
Box:3272
City:HOUSTON
State:TX
ZIP:77253-3272
Country:US
Phone:281-870-6000 / 800-726-2015
CAGE:72190

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV: 200 PPM
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: SEVERLY IRRITATING. IF NOT
    REMOVED PROMPTLY, MAY RESULT IN PERMANENT DAMAGE. SKIN: PROLONGED
    CONTACT MAY IRRITATE AND CAUSE DERMITITIS. INHALATION: VAPORS ARE
    IRRITATING TO RESPIRATORY TRACT AND  MAY AFFECT THE CNS. INGESTION:
    LIQUID ASPIRATED INTO THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DURING INGESTION MAY
    CAUSE PULMONARY EDEMA.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THE COMPONENTS OF THIS PRODUCT HAVE NOT
    SHOWN ANY EVIDENCE OF BEING CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: MAY CASUE HEADACHE AND DIZZINESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Eyes: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER. GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH AREA WITH SOAP
    AND WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS.
    INHALATION: REMOVE TO FR ESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE CPR.
    GETMEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. KEEP AT
    REST. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:25.0F,-3.9C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:860F
Lower Limits:1.8
Upper Limits:11.5
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, ALCOHOL TYPE FOAM, OR DRY CHEMICAL.
    USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED SURFACES.
Fire Fighting Procedures:EITHER ALLOW FIRE TO BURN UNDER CONTROLLED
    CONDITIONS OR EXTINGUISH WITH ALCOHOL TYPE FOAM AND DRY CHEMICAL.
    TRY TO COVER LIQUID SPILLS WITH FOAM.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:"EMPTY" CONTAINERS RETAIN PRODUCT RESIDUE
    AND CAN BE DANGEROUS. DO NOT CUT, WELD, BRAZE, SOLDER, DRILL, GRIND
    OR EXPOSE SUCH CONTAINERS TO SOURCES OF IGNITION.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE SOURCES OF IGNITION. PREVENT
    ADDITIONAL DISCHARGE OF MATERIAL, IF POSSIBLE TO DO SO WITHOUT
    HAZARD. FOR SMALL SPILLS IMPLEMENT CLEANUP PROCEDURES.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE TEMPERATURE: AMBIENT. USE
    PROPER GROUNDING EQUIPMENT.
Other Precautions:NONE.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATORS MAY BE NECESSARY
    TO PREVENT OVEREXPOSURE BY INHALATION.
Ventilation:THE USE OF MECHNAICAL DILUTION VENTILATION IS RECOMMENDED
    WHENEVER THIS PRODUCT IS USED IN CONFINED SPACES.
Protective Gloves:LONG SLEEVED CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES AND FACESHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR LONG SLEAVES. HAVE EYE WASH STATION AND
    SAFETY SHOWER AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:175 TO 177F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:<32F,<0C
Vapor Pres:83 AT 75F
Vapor Density:>1.0,AIR=1
Spec Gravity:0.81
Viscosity:1 CST @68F
Evaporation Rate & Reference:6.0 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:26 WT % AT 68F
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CAUSTICS, AMINES, ALKANOLAMINES, ALDEHYDES, AMMONIA, STRONG OXIDIZING
    AGENTS, AND CHLORINATED COMPOUNDS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT AN EXPERT ON DISPOSAL OF RECOVERED
    MATERIAL AND ENSURE CONFORMITY TO LOCAL DISPOSAL REGULATIONS.

 Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
 This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
 of Defense.  The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
 expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
 disclaims all liability for its use.  Any person utilizing this
 document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
 assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
 particular situation.

*** END OF RECORD ***