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Document ID (ISN)67644
CIS number 96-1579
Year 1993
Convention or series no. IPCS ICSC 10-0889
Title Ethyl n-butyl 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: 3-heptanone. Short-term exposure effects: irritates the eyes, skin and respiratory tract; affects the central nervous system; swallowing the liquid may cause aspiration into the lungs with the risk of chemical pneumonitis. Long-term exposure effects: dermatitis. Occupational exposure limit: 50ppm, 234mg/m3 (ACGIH 1990-1991).
Descriptors (primary) threshold limit values; 3-heptanone; IPCS
Descriptors (secondary) neurotoxic effects; data sheet; irritants; fire hazards; chemical pneumonitis; dermatitis; explosion hazards; labelling; storage; elimination of spills; waste disposal; first aid; chemical hazards; health hazards; fire fighting
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