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Document ID (ISN)67202
CIS number 96-1235
Year 1993
Convention or series no. IPCS ICSC 10-0815
Title Methyl isoamyl ketone
Bibliographic information Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg; International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), World Health Organization, 1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, 1993. 2p.
Abstract International Chemical Safety Card. Synonym: 5-methyl-2-hexanone. Short-term exposure effects: skin absorption; irritates the eyes and skin; lowering of consciousness. Long-term exposure effects: dermatitis; skin sensitization. Occupational exposure limit: TLV-TWA: 50ppm, 234mg/m3 (ACGIH 1991-1992).
Descriptors (primary) threshold limit values; 5-methyl-2-hexanone; IPCS
Descriptors (secondary) fire fighting; data sheet; sensitization dermatitis; fire hazards; skin absorption; unconsciousness; dermatitis; explosion hazards; labelling; storage; elimination of spills; waste disposal; first aid; health hazards; irritants
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Country / State or ProvinceEuropean Union; WHO
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Ketones
Occupational exposure limits