MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Printed: Jun 17, 2010 10:57:36
Product #: 600 METHYL AMYL KETONE
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SECTION 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Bedoukian Research, Inc. Emergency Phone Numbers:
21 Finance Drive 1-800-424-9300 Chemtrec (North America)
Danbury, CT 06810-4192 1-703-527-3887 Chemtrec (International)
UNITED STATES
Phone: 1-203-830-4000
Product Code: 600
Product Name: METHYL AMYL KETONE
Last Revision: Jun 17, 2010
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SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
HMIS HAZARD CLASSIFICATIONS
HEALTH = 2 FLAMMABILITY = 2 REACTIVITY = 0 PROTECTION = B
LABEL PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
FLAMMABLE LIQUID (U.S. Definition)
U.S. HAZARD LABELING
Flammable.
Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
This flavor may pose an inhalation hazard if improperly handled.
EUROPEAN SYMBOLS
Harmful
EUROPEAN R PHRASES
Flammable.
Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
EUROPEAN S PHRASES
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
GHS SIGNAL WORD
Warning
GHS SYMBOLS
Exclamation mark
Flame
GHS LABELING/HAZARD STATEMENTS
Flammable liquid and vapour
Harmful if inhaled
Harmful if swallowed
GHS LABELING/PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapour/spray.
Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with
local/regional/national/international regulations.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable
for breathing.
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated
clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and hot surfaces. -- No smoking.
Keep container tightly closed.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment.
Use only non-sparking tools.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Wear protective gloves and eye/face protection.
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SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CAS #: 110-43-0
FEMA #: 2544 COE #: 136
MF: C7H14O
EC NO: 203-767-1
SYNONYM(S)
2-Heptanone
Heptan-2-one
Ketone C-7
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SECTION 4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
INHALATION EXPOSURE: Remove to fresh air. Give oxygen and call a physician.
EYE CONTACT: Flush with water for 15 min. Seek medical help if necessary.
SKIN CONTACT: Wash area well with water. Seek medical help if necessary.
INGESTION: Administer water and call a physician or poison control
center immediately. Do not induce vomiting.
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SECTION 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
CO2, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
Use standard fire fighting procedures.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
None.
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SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED
Standard absorbents can be used.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Incineration or sanitary landfill in
accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
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SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING
Observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.
Use in accordance with good manufacturing and industrial
hygiene practices. Use product in a properly ventilated work
area. Do not eat, drink or smoke while handling product.
STORAGE
Container: UNLINED OR HDPE
Store tightly sealed under inert gas in a cool, well-ventilated area.
FIRE PROTECTION
Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.
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SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
VENTILATION: Local exhaust preferred. General ventilation required.
RESPIRATORY: Avoid inhaling vapor; use NIOSH apprvd respirator as needed.
SKIN: Avoid skin contact. Use chemical resistant gloves.
EYES: Splash-proof safety glasses or goggles.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Safety shower, eye wash
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SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid
APPEARANCE: colorless liquid
ODOR DESCRIPTION: fruity, spicy, cinnamon-like note.
BOILING POINT: 55C @ 24 mm Hg
VAPOR PRESSURE : 3.59 mmHg (20C, EPI 4.0)
VAPOR DENSITY (Air = 1): > 1
SPECIFIC GRAVITY @ 25C (water = 1): 0.8110:0.8160
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol.
FLASH POINT (CC): 115 F 46 C
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SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
INCOMPATIBILITIES
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Presents no special reactivity hazard.
MATERIALS TO AVOID: Strong oxidizing agents
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS
CO, CO2, water
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SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE EFFECTS
Most likely route of entry is through the skin.
Breathing high concentrations of vapor may cause anesthetic effects.
May be irritating to eyes.
Target organ effects: Warning. Prolonged or repeated ingestion may cause
damage to the liver, kidneys, stomach, testes
TOXICITY DATA
LD50 Dermal (rabbit) > 5 g/kg.
LD50 Oral (rat) 1.67 g/kg.
OTHER DATA
4% in petrolatum produced no sensitization in humans.
Acute Toxicity Inhalation Rat: 0.2 ml positive effects.
THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE (TLV): 100ppm;465mg/m3
OSHA PERMISSABLE EXPOSURE LIMIT (PEL): 100ppm;465mg/m3
LISTED AS CARCINOGEN BY NTP, IARC, OR OSHA?: NO
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SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
GENERAL
Prevent contamination of soil, ground- and surface water.
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SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Incineration or sanitary landfill in
accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
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SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Proper Ship Name: n-AMYL METHYL KETONE
Class Pack Group Sub. Risk UN No.
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Road(U.S.-DOT): not regulated.
Air (IATA): 3 III n/a 1110
Sea (IMDG): 3 III n/a 1110
NOTE: n/a = not applicable.
Transport Label(s): FLAMMABLE LIQUID
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SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EUROPEAN INFORMATION
Harmful
The following risk and safety phrases were assigned based on toxicological
studies in the published literature:
R10
Flammable.
R20/22
Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
S24/25
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S37/39
Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
REVIEWS, STANDARDS, AND REGULATIONS
This chemical is listed on the following inventories:
TSCA AICS CHINA DSL ECL EINECS(203-767-1) ENCS PICCS SWISS
LISTED AS CARCINOGEN BY NTP, IARC, OR OSHA?: NO
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SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
THE INFORMATION IN THIS MSDS WAS OBTAINED FROM SOURCES WHICH
WE BELIEVE ARE RELIABLE. HOWEVER, THE INFORMATION IS PROVIDED
WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED REGARDING ITS CORRECTNESS.
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