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Document ID (ISN)100031
CIS number 02-1059
Year 1997
Convention or series no. Fiche toxicologique No.56
Title 4-Methyl-2-pentanone
Original title 4-Méthyl-2-pentanone [in French]
Bibliographic information Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, CD-ROM CD 613, May 2000. Rev.ed. 3p. Illus. 12 ref.
Abstract Chemical safety information sheet. Synonym: hexone. Update of data sheet already summarized in CIS 88-752. Acute toxicity: eye, nose and throat irritation. Chronic toxicity: neurological, gastrointestinal and respiratory symptoms; skin dryness. Exposure limits (France): TWA = 205mg/m3 (50ppm). EC number and mandatory labelling codes: No. 606-004-00-4; F, R11, S9, S16, S23, S33, 293-550-1. The complete datasheet collection on CD-ROM has been analysed under CIS 01-201.
Descriptors (primary) threshold limit values; hexone; France
Descriptors (secondary) dangerous substances; data sheet; rhinitis; fire hazards; toxicology; bronchitis; gastrointestinal diseases; explosion hazards; labelling; limitation of exposure; waste disposal; first aid; personal protective equipment; spills; neurological effects; health hazards; legislation; sampling and analysis; irritants
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Country / State or ProvinceFrance
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Occupational exposure limits
Ketones