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METHYL PROPYL KETONE

ICSC: 0816

2-Pentanone
Ethyl acetone
MPK
C5H10O / CH3(CH2)2COCH3
Molecular mass: 86.1
ICSC # 0816 		CAS # 107-87-9
RTECS # SA7875000
UN # 1249
March 26, 1998 Validated

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE

ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS

PREVENTION

FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING

FIRE Highly flammable.
NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.
Alcohol-resistant foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION Vapour/air mixtures are explosive.
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.
In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
EXPOSURE


•INHALATION Cough. Dizziness. Drowsiness. Dullness. Headache. Sore throat.
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.
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 take to a doctor.
•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

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Ventilation. Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Do NOT wash away into sewer.
Fireproof.

UN Hazard Class: 3
UN Packing Group: II
ICSC: 0816 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

METHYL PROPYL KETONE

ICSC: 0816

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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.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV: 200 ppm; 705 mg/m3 (as TWA); 250 ppm; 881 mg/m3 (as STEL) (ACGIH 1997).
MAK: IIb (not established but data is available) (DFG 2007).
OSHA PEL†: TWA 200 ppm (700 mg/m3)
NIOSH REL: TWA 150 ppm (530 mg/m3)
NIOSH IDLH: 1500 ppm See: 107879


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour and by ingestion.

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 irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract. Exposure above OEL could cause lowering of consciousness.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis.

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 102°C
Melting point: -78°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.8
Solubility in water, g/100 ml 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

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA


N O T E S

Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30G30

NFPA Code: H2; F3; R0
Card has been partially updated in March 2008: see Occupational Exposure Limits.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION



ICSC: 0816 METHYL PROPYL KETONE
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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