*  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  *
Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR BASED ON
    CONTAMINATION LEVEL AND WORKING LIMITS OF RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST RECOMMENDED WHEN APPROPRIATE TO CONTROL
    EMPLOYEE EXPOSURE. MECHANICAL VENT. NOT RECOMMENDED AS SOLE MEANS
Other Protective Equipment:CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, INCLUDING
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTER
    HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE
*  Product Identification  *
Product ID:METHYL ETHYL KETONE
Preparer's Name:CHEMICAL GROUP
CAGE:0RIR4
CAGE:0RIR4
*  Composition/Information on Ingredients  *
Ingred Name:METHYL ETHYL KETONE (2-BUTA) (MEK)  (SARA III)
Other REC Limits: RECOMMENDED
*  Hazards Identification  *
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:UNKNOWN  IARC:UNKNOWN  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INGESTION: MENTAL SLUGGISHNESS.
    INHALATION: CAUSES IRRITATION OF NASAL PASSAGES AND THROAT. CAUSES
    STUPOR (CNS DEPRESSION). SKIN: MODERATE SKIN INJURY, DRYING,
    DERMATITIS. EYE: LIQUID AND VAPORS ARE I RRITATING. CAN CAUSE
    SEVERE INJURY- DAMAGE REVERSIBLE
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:MFG. STATES "NO INFORMATION"
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: SEVERE INJURY. SKIN: DRYING OF SKIN,
    DERMATITIS. INHALATION: STUPOR (CENTERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
    DEPRESSION). INGESTION: SLUGGISHNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO THIS
    CHEMICAL MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT PEOPLE WITH CHRONIC DISEASE OF
    RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, SKIN, PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, CENTRAL
    NERVOUS SYSTEM, AND/OR EYES.
*  First Aid Measures  *
First Aid:INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING, GIVE 2 GLASSES WATER/MILK.
    CONTACT A PHYSICIAN. INHALATION: REMOVE PATIENT FROM CONTAMINATED
    AREA. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTIFICAL RESPIRATION, THEN OXYGEN IF
    NEEDED . CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. SKIN:REMOVE CLOTHES/WASH
    CONTAMINATED SKIN WITH WATER. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, CONTACT A
    PHYSICIAN.
*  Fire Fighting Measures  *
Flash Point Method:TOC
Lower Limits:2.0
Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE OR DRY CHEMICALS FOR SMALL
    FIRES, ALCOHOL-TYPE AQUEOUS FILM-FORMING FOAM OR WATER SPRAY ON
    LARGE FIRE
Fire Fighting Procedures:IF POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO VAPORS/PRODUCTS OF
    COMBUSTION EXISTS,WEAR COMPLETE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. WATER SPRAY
    CAN BE USED TO REDUCE INTENSITY OF FLAME.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPOR HEAVIER THAN AIR AND CAN TRAVEL
    GREAT DISTANCE TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION AND FLASHBACK.  MATERIAL
    CREATES SPECIAL HAZARD BECAUSE TO FLOATS ON WATER.
*  Accidental Release Measures  *
Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES. AVOID EYE/SKIN
    CONTACT.PLACE LEAKING CONTAINERS IN WELL VENTILATED AREA WITH SPILL
    CONTAINMENT. IF FIRE POTENTIAL EXIST, BLANKET SPILL WITH  ALCOHOL
    TYPE AQUEOUS FILM-FORMI NG FOAM OR USE WATER SPRAY TO DISPERSE
    VAPORS.
Neutralizing Agent: SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
*Handling and Storage  *
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, WELL-VENTILATED AREA.
    KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS & FLAME. KEEP CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
    ALWAYS OPEN CONTAINERS SLOWLY TO VENT PRESSURE.
Other Precautions:USE SPARK RESISTANT TOOLS. WHEN TRANSFERING FOLLOW
    PROPER GROUNDING PROCEDURES. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. AVOID
    BREATHING VAPOR, CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING. DISCARD
    CONTAMINATED LEATHER  CLOTHING.
*  Physical/Chemical Properties  *
HCC:F2
Vapor Density:2.5
Evaporation Rate & Reference:5.7 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS, MOBILE LIQUID WITH STRONG
    CHARACTERISTIC "KETONE" ODOR.
*  Stability and Reactivity Data  *
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CAUSTIC SODA & OTHER STRONG ALKALIS; HYDROCHLORIC, SULFURIC & OTHER
    STRONG INORGANIC ACIDS; AMINES, OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, AND FLAME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONIXIDE
*  Disposal Considerations  *
Waste Disposal Methods:ALL NOTIFICATION, CLEAN-UP & DISPOSAL SHOULD BE
    CARRIED OUT IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
    REGULATIONS. PREFERRED METHODS OF WASTE DISPOSAL ARE INCINERATION
    OR BIOLOGICAL TREATMENT IN FED ERAL/STATE APPROVED FACILITY.
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