Material Safety Data Sheet
Methyl N-Propyl Ketone
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: Methyl N-Propyl Ketone
OTHER/GENERIC NAMES: MPK, Ethyl acetone, 2-Pentanone
PRODUCT USE: Electronics; industrial.
MANUFACTURER: General Chemical Corporation
2340 Bert Drive
Hollister, CA 95023
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
973-515-1840 (EST) or 800-631-8050
CALL:
(Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:30pm) 831-636-5151 (PST)
(24 Hours/Day, 7 Days/Week)
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT NAME CAS NUMBER WEIGHT %
Methyl propyl ketone 107-87-9 >99
Trace impurities and additional material names not listed above may appear in Section 15 of this MSDS. These
materials may be listed for local "Right-To-Know" compliance and for other reasons.
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard: This product is considered hazardous under the OSHA Hazard
Communication Standard.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: A colorless liquid with an acetone-like odor. May cause skin
and eye irritation. May be harmful if swallowed or inhaled. Flammable.
POTENTIAL HEALTH HAZARDS
SKIN: May cause irritation.
EYES: May cause irritation.
INHALATION: May cause respiratory tract irritation. Symptoms may include drowsiness, dizziness,
disorientation, vertigo.
INGESTION: May be harmful if swallowed.
DELAYED EFFECTS: None known.
Ingredients found on one of the three OSHA designated carcinogen lists are listed below.
INGREDIENT NAME NTP STATUS IARC STATUS OSHA LIST
No ingredients listed in this section.
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
SKIN: Promptly wash the skin with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Get
medical attention for any symptoms.
EYES: Flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
INHALATION: Move victim to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult,
give oxygen provided a qualified operator is available. Get medical attention.
INGESTION: Immediately give 2 鈥? 4 glasses of water and induce vomiting by touching finger to the back of the
throat. Never make an unconscious person vomit or drink fluids. Get immediate medical attention.
ADVICE TO PHYSICIAN: Treat symptomatically.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES
FLASH POINT: 46F
FLASH POINT METHOD: TCC
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: 838F
UPPER FLAME LIMIT (volume % in air): 8.70
LOWER FLAME LIMIT (volume % in air): 1.56
FLAME PROPAGATION RATE (solids): Not applicable
OSHA FLAMMABILITY CLASS: Flammable liquid, 1B
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Water spray, fog or mist, 鈥渁lcohol鈥? foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemicals, sand, dolomite, etc.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
Vapors are heavier than air and may spread near ground to sources of ignition. May travel considerable distance
to source of ignition and flash back. Forms explosive mixtures with air.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PRECAUTIONS/INSTRUCTIONS:
Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full, protective clothing. Cool containers exposed
to flames with water from the side until well after the fire is out.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
IN CASE OF SPILL OR OTHER RELEASE: (See section 8 for recommended personal protective equipment.)
Extinguish all ignition sources. Avoid sparks, flames, heat and smoking. Ventilate area. Runoff or release to
sewer, waterway or ground is forbidden. Absorb small quantities with paper towels and evaporate in a safe place
(fume hood). Allow sufficient time for vapors to completely clear the hood ducts, then burn the paper in a location
away from combustible materials.
Spills and releases may have to be reported to Federal and/or local authorities. See Section 15 regarding
reporting requirements.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
NORMAL HANDLING: (See section 8 for recommended personal protective equipment.)
Keep away from heat, sparks and open flames. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid breathing vapors.
Ventilate area well. Use approved respirator if air contamination is above accepted level.
STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS:
Flammable liquid storage. Keep away from oxidizers, heat, sparks and open flames. Ground container and
transfer equipment to eliminate static electric sparks.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
Provide adequate general and local exhaust ventilation.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
SKIN PROTECTION: Use protective gloves and other protective clothing to prevent skin contact.
EYE PROTECTION: Use chemical safety goggles.
RESPIRATORY Use approved respirator if high airborne concentrations exist.
PROTECTION:
ADDITIONAL Eyewash and quick-drench showers.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES
INGREDIENT NAME ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL OTHER LIMIT
Methyl propyl ketone 200 ppm TWA 200 ppm TWA ------
250 ppm STEL
1
= Limit established by General Chemical Corporation.
2
= Workplace Environmental Exposure Level (AIHA).
3
= Biological Exposure Index (ACGIH).
OTHER EXPOSURE LIMITS FOR POTENTIAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
None.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE: Colorless liquid.
PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid.
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 86.13
CHEMICAL FORMULA: C5H10O
ODOR: Acetone, ketone
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (water = 1.0): 0.81 @ 68F
SOLUBILITY IN WATER (weight %): Slightly soluble in water, soluble in most organic solvents
pH: Not determined.
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BOILING POINT: 212F @ 760 mm Hg
MELTING POINT: -108F
VAPOR PRESSURE: 16 mm Hg @ 68F
VAPOR DENSITY (air = 1.0): 2.90
EVAPORATION RATE: COMPARED TO:
2.3 Butyl acetate
% VOLATILES: 100
FLASH POINT: 46F
(Flash point method and additional flammability data are found in Section 5.)
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
NORMALLY STABLE? (CONDITIONS TO AVOID):
Stable under normal conditions. Avoid heat, sparks and flame.
INCOMPATIBILITIES:
Strong oxidizing agents.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
Oxides of carbon.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
Will not polymerize.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
IMMEDIATE (ACUTE) EFFECTS:
LD50 (oral-rat): 1600 mg/kg
LD50 (skin-rabbit): 6500 mg/kg
Rabbit eye / 405 mg / Mild
DELAYED (SUBCHRONIC AND CHRONIC) EFFECTS:
Data not available.
OTHER DATA:
None.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Data not available.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
RCRA
Is the unused product a RCRA hazardous If yes, the RCRA ID number is: D001
waste if discarded? Yes
OTHER DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:
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The information offered in section 13 is for the product as shipped. Use and/or alterations to the product such as
mixing with other materials may significantly change the characteristics of the material and alter the RCRA
classification and the proper disposal method.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
US DOT HAZARD CLASS: Class 3, PG II
US DOT ID NUMBER: UN1249
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Methyl propyl ketone
For additional information on shipping regulations affecting this material, contact the information number found in
Section 1.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)
TSCA INVENTORY STATUS: Listed on the TSCA Inventory.
OTHER TSCA ISSUES: None
SARA TITLE III/CERCLA
"Reportable Quantities" (RQs) and/or "Threshold Planning Quantities" (TPQs) exist for the following ingredients.
INGREDIENT NAME SARA/CERCLA RQ (lb) SARA EHS TPQ (lb)
No ingredients listed in this section.
Spills or releases resulting in the loss of any ingredient at or above its RQ requires immediate notification
to the National Response Center [(800) 424-8802] and to your Local Emergency Planning Committee.
SECTION 311 HAZARD CLASS: Immediate. Fire.
SARA 313 TOXIC CHEMICALS:
The following ingredients are SARA 313 "Toxic Chemicals" and may be subject to annual reporting requirements.
CAS numbers and weight percents are found in Section 2.
INGREDIENT NAME COMMENT
No ingredients listed in this section.
STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW
In addition to the ingredients found in Section 2, the following are listed for state right-to-know purposes.
INGREDIENT NAME WEIGHT % COMMENT
No ingredients listed in this section.
ADDITIONAL REGULATORY INFORMATION:
None.
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WHMIS CLASSIFICATION (CANADA):
Not determined.
FOREIGN CHEMICAL CONTROL INVENTORY STATUS:
Listed on EINECS and Canadian DSL.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
CURRENT ISSUE DATE: September, 2001
PREVIOUS ISSUE DATE: August, 1991
CHANGES TO MSDS FROM PREVIOUS ISSUE DATE ARE DUE TO THE FOLLOWING:
Change in company name. Revised to ANSI format.
OTHER INFORMATION: HMIS: 2-3-0
NFPA: 2-3-0
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