Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK), also known as butanone, is a colorless, volatile liquid with a sweet, sharp odor. It is a versatile solvent used in various industrial applications.
Packing:
Typically available in 20kg/drum, 160kg/steel drum, and ISO tank.
Applications:
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) is a versatile solvent with various applications:
- Solvent: Used as a solvent for paints, coatings, adhesives, and printing inks.
- Chemical Intermediate: Used in the production of various chemical compounds.
- Extraction Solvent: Used as an extraction solvent in the pharmaceutical and food industries.
Hazard Identification:
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) is a flammable and irritant chemical. The main hazards associated with its use include:
- GHS Hazard Pictograms:
- Signal Word: Warning
- Hazard Statements:
- H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
- H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
- H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Precautionary Statements:
To handle Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) safely, the following precautions are recommended:
- Prevention:
- P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
- P233: Keep container tightly closed.
- P240: Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.
- P241: Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment.
- P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
- P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- Response:
- P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
- P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P312: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
- P370+P378: In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish.
- Storage:
- P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
- P405: Store locked up.
- Disposal:
- P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
REACH CERTIFICATE
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Substance Name | Methyl Ethyl Ketone |
| EC/List Number | 201-159-0 |
| CAS Number | 78-93-3 |
| Registration Number | (Specify Registration Number Here) |
| Registration Date | (Specify Registration Date Here) |
| Tonnage Band | >1000 tonnes/year |
| Registration Type | Full Registration |
| EC/List Name | Methyl Ethyl Ketone |
| Current Only Representative | Various ORs / Joint Submission |
| Company UID | (Not publicly available for joint submissions) |
