ICSC 0815 - METHYL ISOAMYL KETONE

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METHYL ISOAMYL KETONE	ICSC: 0815 (March 1998)
5-Methylhexan-2-one MIAK 2-Methyl-5-hexanone

CAS #: 110-12-3

UN #: 2302

EC Number: 203-737-8

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Flammable. Above 36°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. Above 36°C use a closed system, ventilation and explosion-proof electrical equipment.	Use AFFF, alcohol-resistant foam, powder, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Headache. Dizziness. Drowsiness. Laboured breathing. Sore throat.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Dry skin. Redness.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	First rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, then remove contaminated clothes and rinse again. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes	Redness.	Wear safety spectacles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Nausea. See Inhalation.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Ventilation. Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. Do NOT wash away into sewer.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 3; UN Pack Group: III
STORAGE
Fireproof.
PACKAGING

METHYL ISOAMYL KETONE

ICSC: 0815

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers The vapour mixes well with air, explosive mixtures are easily formed. Chemical dangers Reacts violently with strong oxidants, strong bases, amines and isocyanates. This generates fire and explosion hazard. Attacks some plastics.	Formula: C₇H₁₄O / CH₃CO(CH₂)₂CH(CH₃)₂ Molecular mass: 114.2 Boiling point: 144°C Melting point: -74°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.89 Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.5 (poor) Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.6 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.9 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.02 Flash point: 36°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 191°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.0-8.2 (at 93°C) Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.72 (estimated)

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers
The vapour mixes well with air, explosive mixtures are easily formed.

Chemical dangers
Reacts violently with strong oxidants, strong bases, amines and isocyanates. This generates fire and explosion hazard. Attacks some plastics.

Formula: C₇H₁₄O / CH₃CO(CH₂)₂CH(CH₃)₂
Molecular mass: 114.2
Boiling point: 144°C
Melting point: -74°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.89
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.5 (poor)
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.6
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.9
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.02
Flash point: 36°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 191°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.0-8.2 (at 93°C)
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.72 (estimated)

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the kidneys. This may result in kidney impairment. Exposure above the OEL could cause lowering of consciousness.	Inhalation risk A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C; rather slowly. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the kidneys. This may result in kidney impairment. Exposure above the OEL could cause lowering of consciousness.

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

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 20 ppm as TWA; 50 ppm as STEL. MAK: 47 mg/m³, 10 ppm; peak limitation category: I(2); pregnancy risk group: D. EU-OEL: 95 mg/m³, 20 ppm as TWA

ENVIRONMENT

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: Xn; R: 10-20; S: (2)-23-24/25

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