| Document ID (ISN) | 76953 |
| CIS number |
01-976 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0888-1626 - Noticias de seguridad |
| Year |
2001 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Title |
2-Hexanone |
| Original title |
2-Hexanona [in Spanish] |
| Bibliographic information |
Apr. 2001, Vol.63, No.4, 5p. Insert. |
| Abstract |
Chemical safety information sheet published by the Consejo Interamericano de Seguridad, 33 Park Place, Englewood, NJ 07631, USA. Exposure limits: 410mg/m3 or 100ppm (OSHA); 4mg/m3 or 1ppm (NIOSH); 20mg/m3 or 5ppm (ACGIH). Exposure routes: inhalation and ingestion. Acute toxicity: headache; drowsiness; unconsciousness; moderate irritation of the eyes, nose and throat. Chronic toxicity: nausea; loss of weight; fatigue; tingling and shooting pain in the arms and legs; peripheral neuropathy; skin irritation and inflammation. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
threshold limit values; health hazards; 2-hexanone; USA |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
neurotoxic effects; data sheet; irritants; fire hazards; migraine; unconsciousness; fatigue; explosion hazards; labelling; storage; vertigo; limitation of exposure; elimination of spills; waste disposal; first aid; personal protective equipment; respirators; determination in air; medical supervision; translation; fire fighting |
| Document type |
B - Chemical safety information sheets |
| Country / State or Province | USA |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
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| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
Occupational exposure limits
Ketones
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