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METHYL PROPYL KETONE ICSC: 0816
METHYL PROPYL KETONE
2-Pentanone
Ethyl acetone
MPK
C5H10O / CH3(CH2)2COCH3
Molecular mass: 86.1
CAS # 107-87-9
RTECS # SA7875000
ICSC # 0816
UN # 1249
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Highly flammable.
NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.
AFFF, alcohol-resistant foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION Vapour/air mixtures are explosive.
Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Prevent build-up of electrostatic charges (e.g., by grounding). Do NOT use compressed air for filling, discharging, or handling.
In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
EXPOSURE


  • INHALATION
    		• Cough. Dizziness. Drowsiness. Dullness. Headache. Sore throat.
    		Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
    		Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
  • SKIN
    		• Dry skin. Redness.
    		Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
    		Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
  • EYES
    		• Redness. Pain.
    		Safety goggles, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
    		First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
  • INGESTION
    		• Abdominal pain. Nausea. (see Inhalation).
    		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
    		Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention.
    SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
    Ventilation. Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Do NOT wash away into sewer.
    		Fireproof.

    UN Hazard Class: 3
    UN Packing Group: II
    SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
    ICSC: 0816 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

    International Chemical Safety Cards

    METHYL PROPYL KETONE ICSC: 0816

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    PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
     COLOURLESS LIQUID , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

    PHYSICAL DANGERS:
     The vapour mixes well with air, explosive mixtures are easily formed. As a result of flow, agitation, etc., electrostatic charges can be generated.

    CHEMICAL DANGERS:
     Reacts violently with strong oxidants, strong bases, amines and isocyanates.

    OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
     TLV: 200 ppm; 705 mg/m3 (as TWA); 250 ppm; 881 mg/m3 (as STEL) (ACGIH 1997).


    		ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
     The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour and by ingestion.

    INHALATION RISK:
     A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20░C.

    EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
     The substance irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract. Exposure above OEL could cause lowering of consciousness.

    EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
     Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis.
    PHYSICAL
    PROPERTIES
    Boiling point: 102░C
    Melting point: -78░C
    Relative density (water = 1): 0.8
    Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20░C: 4 (moderate)
    Vapour pressure, kPa at 20░C: 1.6
    Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.0
    		 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20░C (air = 1): 1.03
    Flash point: 7░C c.c.
    Auto-ignition temperature: 505░C
    Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.5-8.2
    Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.91
    ENVIRONMENTAL
    DATA
    N O T E S
    Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30G30
    NFPA Code: H2; F3; R0
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


    ICSC: 0816 METHYL PROPYL KETONE
    © IPCS, CEC, 1993
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