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Document ID (ISN)78018
CIS number 02-55
ISSN - Serial title 0888-1626 - Noticias de seguridad
Year 2002
Convention or series no.
Title 2-Pentanone
Original title 2-Pentanona [in Spanish]
Bibliographic information Mar. 2002, Vol.64, No.3, 4p. Insert.
Abstract Chemical safety information sheet published by the Consejo Interamericano de Seguridad, 33 Park Place, Englewood, NJ 07631, USA. Exposure limits: 700mg/m3 or 200ppm (OSHA); TWA 530mg/m3 or 150ppm (NIOSH); 700mg/m3 or 200ppm and short-term exposure 875mg/m3 or 250ppm (ACGIH). Exposure routes: inhalation and ingestion. Toxicity: irritation of the eyes and respiratory tract; dermatitis; headache; nausea; vertigo; disturbances of coordination and eyes.
Descriptors (primary) threshold limit values; health hazards; pentanone; USA
Descriptors (secondary) fire fighting; data sheet; fire hazards; migraine; disturbances of coordination; dermatitis; labelling; storage; vertigo; limitation of exposure; elimination of spills; waste disposal; first aid; personal protective equipment; respirators; neurological effects; determination in air; medical supervision; translation; irritants
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Country / State or ProvinceUSA
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Ketones
Occupational exposure limits