PRODUCT NAME: METHYL ETHYL KETONE HMIS CODES: H F R P
PRODUCT CODE: 72 3*3 0
================== SECTION I - MANUFACTURER IDENTIFICATION =================
MANUFACTURER'S NAME: ELLIS PAINT CO.
ADDRESS : 3150 E. PICO BOULEVARD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90023-3683
EMERGENCY PHONE(CHEMTREC) : (800) 424-9300 DATE PRINTED : 8/13/2008
INFORMATION PHONE : (323) 261-8114 NAME OF PREPARER :
========== SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS/SARA III INFORMATION =========
~Indicates toxic chemical(s) subject to the reporting requirements of section
313 of Title III and of 40 CFR 372.
=============== SECTION III - PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS ============
BOILING RANGE (Deg F): 175 DENSITY: 6.76 lb/gl
VAPOR DENSITY: HEAVIER THAN AIR SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O=1): .81
MATERIAL V.O.C.: 6.76 lb/gl MATERIAL V.O.C.: 810 g/l
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: EVAPORATION RATE: SLOWER THAN ETHER
V.O.C. COMPOSITE VAPOR PRESSURE: 70.9 mmHg @ 68 Deg F
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Colorless liquid with pungent odor.
================= SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA ==============
FLASH POINT(Deg F): 25 METHOD USED: TCC
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR BY % VOLUME- LOWER: 1.8 UPPER: 11.5
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: ALCOHOL FOAM, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL, WATER FOG
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Fire-exposed containers should be cooled with water to prevent pressure build-up
which could result in container rupture.
======================== SECTION V - REACTIVITY DATA =======================
STABILITY: STABLE
CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Avoid heat, sparks and open flame
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID)
Strong oxidizing agents
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BYPRODUCTS
Thermal decomposition may yield carbon dioxide and/or carbon monoxide.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: WILL NOT OCCUR
==================== SECTION VI - HEALTH HAZARD DATA =======================
INHALATION HEALTH RISKS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
Inhalation: May cause CNS depression.
SKIN AND EYE CONTACT HEALTH RISKS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
Skin and eye contact: May cause irritation to both.
SKIN ABSORPTION HEALTH RISKS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
Skin absorption: May cause irritation.
INGESTION HEALTH RISKS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
Ingestion: May cause CNS depression.
HEALTH HAZARDS (ACUTE AND CHRONIC)
Acute: May cause irritation to nose, eyes and skin. May also cause CNS (central
nervous system) depression which may be evidenced by giddiness, headache,
dizziness and nausea; in extreme cases, unconsciousness and death may occur.
Chronic: Prolonged or repeated contact may result in dermatitis and damage to
central nervous system, liver and kidneys.
CARCINOGENICITY: NTP CARCINOGEN: No IARC MONOGRAPHS: No OSHA REGULATED: No
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE
Pre-existing eye, skin and respiratory disorders may be aggravated.
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR AND PROVIDE OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT.
SPLASH (EYES): FLUSH EYES IMMEDIATELY WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST
15 MINUTES. SPLASH (SKIN): WASH AFFECTED AREAS WITH SOAP AND WATER. REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IF VOMITING OCCURS
SPONTANEOUSLY, KEEP HEAD BELOW HIPS TO PREVENT ASPIRATION OF LIQUID INTO THE
LUNGS. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
=========== SECTION VII - PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE ============
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED
REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION AND PROVIDE VENTILATION. LARGE SPILLS MAY BE
PUMPED TO SALVAGE VESSELS. SMALL SPILLS MAY BE PICKED UP WITH AN ABSORBENT
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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MATERIAL.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD
Place in tightly closed containers and dispose of in accordance with local,
state and federal regulations.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING
Keep away from heat, sparks and open flames. Keep containers closed when not in
use. Use with adequate ventilation.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS
Do not take internally. Ground equipment to prevent accumulation of static
charge. Do not cut, weld, drill or grind on or near containers.
===================== SECTION VIII - CONTROL MEASURES ======================
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
Use self-contained breathing apparatus where vapor concentration may be above
TLV limits. Where vapor does not exceed TLV limits, use NIOSH/MSHA approved
respirator.
VENTILATION
Use explosion-proof ventilation as required to control vapor concentrations.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES
Chemical resistant gloves
EYE PROTECTION
Safety glasses, splash goggles or face shield. Contact lenses should not be
worn.
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT
Safety showers and eyewash stations should be provided.
WORK/HYGIENIC PRACTICES
Wash hands thoroughly before eating or using the washroom. Smoke in smoking
areas only.
==================== SECTION IX - REGULATORY INFORMATION ===================
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
None
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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========================= SECTION X - DISCLAIMER ===========================
The information contained herein is based on the data available to us and is
believed to be correct. However, Ellis Paint Co. makes no warranty expressed or
implied regarding the accuracy of these data or the results to be obtained from
the use thereof. Ellis Paint Co. assumes no responsibility for injury from the
use of the product described herein.