ICSC 0816 - METHYL PROPYL KETONE

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METHYL PROPYL KETONE	ICSC: 0816 (March 1998)
2-Pentanone Ethyl acetone MPK

CAS #: 107-87-9

UN #: 1249

EC Number: 203-528-1

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Highly flammable. Vapour/air mixtures are explosive.	NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Prevent build-up of electrostatic charges (e.g., by grounding). Do NOT use compressed air for filling, discharging, or handling.	Use alcohol-resistant foam, powder, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Dizziness. Drowsiness. Lethargy. Headache. Sore throat.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Dry skin. Redness.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles 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	Abdominal pain. 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
Ventilation. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. 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: II
STORAGE
Fireproof.
PACKAGING

METHYL PROPYL KETONE

ICSC: 0816

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers The vapour mixes well with air, explosive mixtures are easily formed. As a result of flow, agitation, etc., electrostatic charges can be generated. Chemical dangers Reacts violently with strong oxidants, strong bases, amines and isocyanates.	Formula: C₅H₁₀O / CH₃(CH₂)₂COCH₃ Molecular mass: 86.1 Boiling point: 102°C Melting point: -78°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.8 Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 4 (moderate) Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 1.6 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.0 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.03 Flash point: 7°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 505°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.5-8.2 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.91

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers
The vapour mixes well with air, explosive mixtures are easily formed. As a result of flow, agitation, etc., electrostatic charges can be generated.

Chemical dangers
Reacts violently with strong oxidants, strong bases, amines and isocyanates.

Formula: C₅H₁₀O / CH₃(CH₂)₂COCH₃
Molecular mass: 86.1
Boiling point: 102°C
Melting point: -78°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.8
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 4 (moderate)
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 1.6
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.0
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.03
Flash point: 7°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 505°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.5-8.2
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.91

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. 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. 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 and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. 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.

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

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 150 ppm as STEL

ENVIRONMENT

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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