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Document ID (ISN)67203
CIS number 96-1236
Year 1993
Convention or series no. IPCS ICSC 10-0816
Title Methyl propyl 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: pentanone. Short-term exposure effects: skin absorption; irritates the eyes, skin and respiratory tract; lowering of consciousness. Long-term exposure effects: liquid defats the skin. Occupational exposure limits: TLV-TWA: 200ppm, 705mg/m3; TLV-STEL: 250ppm, 881mg/m3 (ACGIH 1991-1992).
Descriptors (primary) threshold limit values; pentanone; IPCS
Descriptors (secondary) fire fighting; irritants; fire hazards; skin absorption; unconsciousness; explosion hazards; data sheet; storage; elimination of spills; waste disposal; first aid; chemical hazards; health hazards; labelling
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) Occupational exposure limits
Ketones