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METHYL n-AMYL KETONE ICSC: 0920
March 1996
2-Heptanone
Amyl methyl ketone
Methyl pentyl ketone
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CAS No: 110-43-0
RTECS No: MJ5075000
UN No: 1110
EC No: 606-024-00-3
    C7H14O / CH3(CH2)4COCH3
Molecular mass: 114.18

TYPES OF
HAZARD /
EXPOSURE
ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS      PREVENTION      FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Flammable. NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking. AFFF, alcohol-resistant foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION Above 48°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed. Above 48°C use a closed system, ventilation, and explosion-proof electrical equipment. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
 
EXPOSURE      
Inhalation Cough. Dizziness. Headache. Unconsciousness. Blurred vision. Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection. Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin Dry skin. Redness. Protective gloves. Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes Redness. Safety spectacles. First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion   Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Ventilation. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable metal containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in dry sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Do NOT wash away into sewer. Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours. Xn Symbol
R: 10-20/22
S: (2-)24/25
UN Hazard Class: 3
UN Pack Group: III


EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30GF1-III
NFPA Code: H1; F2; R0
Fireproof.

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Chemical dangers
Reacts with oxidizing materials. Attacks some forms of plastics.

Occupational exposure limits
TLV: 50 ppm as TWA; (ACGIH 2004).

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. Exposure far above OEL could cause lowering of consciousness.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The liquid defats the skin.


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: 151°C
Melting point: -35.5°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.8
Solubility in water: poor
Vapour pressure, kPa at 25°C: 0.2
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.9
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.01
Flash point: 39°C
Auto-ignition temperature: 393°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1-5.5
 

NOTES
Card has been partly updated in October 2004. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, EU classification, Emergency Response.

IPCS
International
Programme on
Chemical Safety
WHO ILO UNEP EC Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety and the European Commission
© IPCS 2004
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