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Emergency CHEMTREC 800-424-9300
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SECTION 1 - MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION
NAME: METHYL
ISOBUTYL KETONE
FORMULA: C6H12O M.W. = 100.16
SYNONYMS: MIBK; 4-Methyl-2-Pentanone
MANUFACTURERS: Eastman Chemical Corp,
SECTION 2 -
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone 000108-10-1 100% 50ppm YES
SECTION 3 CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid Boiling Point (oF): 243oF
Odor: Ketone Freezing Point (oF): -121oF
pH: N/A Specific Gravity (H2O=1 @ 70oF): 0.80
Water solubility: Moderate Vapor Pressure, mm Hg, 20oC: 15 mm Hg
Vapor Density (air=1): 3.5 Volatile Organic (VOC) content: 100%
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1) 1.6
SECTION 4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Flash Point (Method): 60oF Explosive Limits: Lower 1.2% Upper 8.0%
Flammable Limits: None Auto Ignition Temperature: 829oF
Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide or alcohol resistant foam.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures and Hazards: Wear chemical protective clothing and positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus. Approach upwind to avoid toxic vapors. Use water spray to keep fire exposed containers cool.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: Flammable! Vapors may cause flash fire or ignite explosively. Vapors may travel along the ground to ignition source and flash back. Could form explosive peroxides.
SECTION 5 REACTIVITY INFORMATION
Stable: X Unstable: Hazardous Polymerization: Occurs: Does not Occur: X
Conditions to Avoid: In concentration, could form explosive peroxides.
Materials to Avoid: Can react violently with strong oxidizing agents, and strong reducing agents. Can react with amines, acids, bases, and halogenated materials.
Decomposition Products: Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide
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SECTION 6 HEALTH HAZARDS PROTECTIVE MEASURES FIRST AID
Carcinogen: No
EYES: Liquid or high vapor concentrations are highly irritating. Use chemical goggles when handling this product. In the event of contact flush with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if symptoms develop.
SKIN: Can cause skin irritation on repeated or prolonged contact. Use neoprene or rubber gloves and apron when handling this product In the event of contact flush with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if symptoms develop.
INHALATION: Mist or vapors can cause drowsiness or irritation. Avoid high vapor concentrations. If symptoms develop remove to fresh air. Treat symptomatically. Get medical attention.
INGESTION: Expected to be a low ingestion hazard. Get medical attention if symptoms develop.
IN ALL CASES: GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IF ADVERSE EFFECTS PERSIST
PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY: Skin, eyes, inhalation, ingestion.
HYGIENE: Wash
hands and face before eating or drinking.
SECTION 7 PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING, STORAGE AND USE
SPILLS AND LEAKS: Eliminate all ignition sources. Contain to prevent loss to the environment. Absorb with vermiculite or other dry material. Collect excess material. For larger spills, use water spray to disperse vapors and to dilute to non-flammable mixture. Prevent runoff from drains, sewers, and waterways.
STORAGE AND HANDLING: Keep containers tightly closed. Store in well-ventilated area, away from heat, light and ignition sources. Do not cut, drill, grind, or weld on or near containers. Do not expose to air. After opening container purge container with nitrogen before reclosing. Periodically test for peroxide formation on long-term storage. If peroxide formation is suspected, do not open or move container. Do not distill to near dryness. Addition of water or appropriate reducing materials will lessen peroxide formation.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Follow recommendations of local, state and federal regulations.
EMPTY CONTAINERS: Replace and firmly tighten closures. Keep away from ignition sources. Residual vapors may explode on ignition. Do not cut, drill, grind, or weld on or near empty containers. Send to a recycling center or return to Wausau Chemical Corporation.
SECTION 8 REGULATORY INFORMATION
DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION: Methyl Isobutyl Ketone, 3, UN1245, PG II RQ=5000 lbs
LABEL REQUIRED Flammable
The
information contained herein is given in good faith, but no warranty,
representation, inducement or license of any kind is made, except that the
information is accurate to the best of Wausau Chemical Corporations
knowledge, or is obtained from sources believed by Wausau Chemical
Corporation to be reliable and accurate. Wausau Chemical Corporation does
not assume any legal responsibility for use or reliance upon the
information being furnished. Customers are encouraged to conduct their own
tests. Before using any product, read the container label directions as
well as the Material Safety Data Sheet.
ND Not Determined NA Not Applicable NE Not Established