International Chemical Safety Cards

METHYL n-AMYL KETONE ICSC: 0920
METHYL n-AMYL KETONE
2-Heptanone
Amyl methyl ketone
Methyl pentyl ketone
C7H14O/CH3(CH2)4COCH3
Molecular mass: 114.18
CAS # 110-43-0
RTECS # MJ5075000
ICSC # 0920
UN # 1110
EC # 606-024-00-3
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Flammable.
NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.
AFFF, alcohol-resistant foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION Above 48°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
Above 48°C use a closed system, ventilation, and explosion-proof electrical equipment.
In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
 
EXPOSURE


INHALATION Cough. Dizziness. Headache. Unconsciousness. Blurred vision.
Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
SKIN Dry skin. Redness.
Protective gloves.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
EYES Redness.
Safety spectacles.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
INGESTION
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rinse mouth.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Ventilation. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable metal containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in dry sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Do NOT wash away into sewer. (Extra personal protection: filter A for organic vapour).
Fireproof.

Xn symbol
R: 10-22
S: (2-)23
UN Hazard Class: 3
UN Packing Group: III
SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
ICSC: 0920 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

International Chemical Safety Cards

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS LIQUID , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:
Reacts with oxidizing materials. Attacks some forms of plastics.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV: 50 ppm; 233 mg/m3 (ACGIH 1995-1996).


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

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 and the respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. Exposure far above OEL could cause lowering of consciousness.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
The liquid defats the skin.
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
 Boiling point: 151°C
Melting point: -35.5°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.8
Solubility in water: poor
Vapour pressure, kPa at 25°C: 0.2		 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.9
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.01
Flash point: 39°C
Auto-ignition temperature: 393°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1-5.5
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA
N O T E S
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30G35
NFPA Code: H1; F2; R0;
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 0920 METHYL n-AMYL KETONE
© IPCS, CEC, 1993
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