FISHER SCIENTIFIC  CHEMICAL MF -- METHYL ETHYL KETONE                          
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MSDS Safety Information 
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FSC: 6810
NIIN: 00-281-2762
MSDS Date: 04/17/2001
MSDS Num: CLCGY
Product ID: METHYL ETHYL KETONE
MFN: 02
Responsible Party
Cage: 1B464
Name: FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address: 1 REAGENT LANE
City: FAIR LAWN NJ 07410-2802
Info Phone Number: 201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Number: 201-796-7100
Resp. Party Other MSDS No.: ACC# 14460
Chemtrec IND/Phone: (800)424-9300
Review Ind: Y
Published: Y
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Contractor Summary 
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Cage: 1B464
Name: FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address: 1 REAGENT LANE
City: FAIRLAWN NJ 07410-2802
Phone: 201-796-7100
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Item Description Information 
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Item Manager: S9G
Item Name: METHYL ETHYL KETONE,TECHNICAL
Specification Number: NONE
Unit of Issue: CN
Quantitative Expression: 00000000005GL
UI Container Qty: 1
Type of Container: CAN
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Ingredients 
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Cas: 78-93-3
RTECS #: EL6475000
Name: METHYL ETHYL KETONE
> Wt: 99.
OSHA PEL: 590 MG/M3;200 PPM
ACGIH TLV: 200 PPM
ACGIH STEL: 300 PPM
EPA Rpt Qty: 5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty: 5000 LBS
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Health Hazards Data 
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LD50 LC50 Mixture: 2737 MG/KG
Carcinogenicity Inds - NTP: NO
IARC: NO
OSHA: NO
Effects of Exposure: CHRONIC: CHRONIC INHALATION MAY CAUSE EFFECTS SIMILAR TO
  THOSE OF ACUTE INHALATION. PROLONGED OR REPEATED SKIN CONTACT MAY CAUSE
  DEFATTING AND DERMATITIS. ACUTE: EYE: CAUSES EYE IRRITATION. MAY RESULT  IN
  CORNEAL INJURY. SKIN: MAY BE ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN IN HARMFUL AMOUNTS.
  PROLONGED AND/OR REPEATED CONTACT MAY CAUSE IRRITATION AND/OR DERMATITIS. 
  INGESTION: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF THE DIGESTI VE TRACT. MAY CAUSE CENTRAL
  NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION, CHARACTERIZED BY EXCITEMENT, FOLLOWED BY HEADACHE,
  DIZZINESS, DROWSINESS, AND NAUSEA.
Explanation Of Carcinogenicity: CAS# 78-93-3: NOT LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN BY
  ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, OSHA, OR CA PROP 65.
Signs And Symptions Of Overexposure: EYE:CAUSES EYE IRRITATION. MAY RESULT IN
  CORNEAL INJURY. SKIN: MAY BE ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN IN HARMFUL AMOUNTS.
  PROLONGED AND/OR REPEATED CONTACT MAY CAUSE IRRITATION AND/OR DERMATITIS.
  INGESTION:  MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF THE DIGESTIVE TRACT. MAY CAUSE CENTRAL
  NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION, CHARACTERIZED BY EXCITEMENT, FOLLOWED BY HEADACHE,
  DIZZINESS, DROWSINESS, AND NAUSEA. ADVANCED STAGES MAY CAU SE COLLAPSE,
  UNCONSCIOUSNESS, COMA AND POSSIBLE DEATH DUE TO RESPIRATORY FAILURE.
Medical Cond Aggravated By Exposure: NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER
First Aid: EYES: FLUSH EYES WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES,
  OCCASIONALLY LIFTING THE UPPER AND LOWER LIDS. GET MEDICAL AID IMMEDIATELY.
  DO NOT ALLOW VICTIM TO RUB OR KEEP EYES CLOSED. SKIN: GET MED ICAL AID. RINSE
  AREA WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. REMOVE CONTAMINATED
  CLOTHING AND SHOES. INGESTION: IF VICTIM IS CONSCIOUS AND ALERT, GIVE 2-4
  CUPFULS OF MILK OR WATER. GET ME DICAL AID IMMEDIATELY. INHALATION: GET
  MEDICAL AID IMMEDIATELY. REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE TO FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY. IF
  NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE
  OXYGEN.
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Handling and Disposal
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Spill Release Procedures: ABSORB SIPILL WITH INERT MATERIAL( E.G., DRY SAND OR
  EARTH), THEN PLACE INTO A CHEMICAL WASTE CONTAINER. CLEAN UP SPILLS
  IMMEDIATELY.	USE A SPARK-PROOF TOOL. EYES: WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE
  EYEGLAS SES OR CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES AS DESCRIBED BY OSHA'S EYE AND FACE
  PROTECTIONS REGULATIONS IN 29 CFR 1910.133 OR EUROPEAN STANDARD EN166.
Waste Disposal Methods: DISPOSE OF IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH FEDERAL, STATE,
  AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. RCRA P SERIES WASTES: NONE OF THE COMPONENTS ARE ON
  THIS LIST. RCRA U SERIES WASTES: CAS#78-93-3: WASTE U159(IGNITABLE WAS TE;
  TOXIC WASTE).
Handling And Storage Precautions: USE ONLY IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA. GROUND
  AND BOND CONTAINERS WHEN TRANSFERRING MATERIAL. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES,
  SKIN, AND CLOTHING. EMPTY CONTAINERS RETAIN PRODUCT RESIDUE, (LIQUID AND/OR
  VAPOR),  AND CAN BE DANGEROUS. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. AVOID CONTACT
  WITH HEAT, SPARKS AND FLAME.
Other Precautions: AVOID INGESTION AND INHALATION. DO NOT PRESSURIZE, CUT,
  WELD, BRAZE, SOLDER, DRILL, GRIND OR EXPOSE EMPTY CONTAINERS TO HEAT, SPARKS
  OR OPEN FLAMES. STORAGE: KEEP AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION. STORE  IN A
  COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES.
  FLAMMABLES-AREA.
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Fire and Explosion Hazard Information 
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Flash Point: =-7.C, 19.4F
Autoignition Temp: =404.C, 759.2F
Lower Limits: 1.80
Upper Limits: 11.50
Extinguishing Media: FOR SMALL FIRES, USE DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER
  SPRAY OR ALCOHOL-RESISTANT FOAM. FOR LARGE FIRES, USE WATER SPRAY, FOG, OR
  ALCOHOL-RESISTANT FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures: AS IN ANY FIRE, WEAR A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
  APPARATUS IN PRESSURE-DEMAND, MSHA/NIOSH (APPROVED OR EQUIVALENT), AND FULL
  PROTECTIVE GEAR. VAPORS CAN TRAVEL TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION AND FLASH BACK. F
  LAMMABLE LIQUID. CAN RELEASE VAPORS THAT FORM EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES AT
  TEMPERATURES ABOVE THE FLASHPOINT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard: MATERIAL IS LIGHTER THAN WATER AND A FIRE MAY BE
  SPREAD BY THE USE OF WATER. VAPORS ARE HEAVIER THAN AIR. THEY CAN SPREAD
  ALONG THE GROUND AND COLLECT IN LOW OR CONFINED AREAS. MAY POLYMERIZE
  EXPLOSIV ELY WHEN INVOLVED IN A FIRE. CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE WHEN HEATED.
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Control Measures 
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Respiratory Protection: FOLLOW THE OSHA RESPIRATOR REGULATIONS FOUND 29CFR
  1910.134 OR EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 149. ALWAYS USE A NIOSH OR EUROPEAN STANDARD
  EN 149 APPROVED RESPIRATOR WHEN NECESSARY.
Ventilation: USE ADEQUATE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP AIRBORNE
  CONCENTRATIONS BELOW THE PERMISSABLE EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves: WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE GLOVES TO PREVENT SKIN EXPOSURE.
Eye Protection: PROTECTIVE EYEGLASSES OR CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment: WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECT CLOTHING TO PREVENT SKIN
  EXPOSURE. FACILITIES STORING OR UTILIZING THIS MATERIAL SHOULD BE EQUIPPED
  WITH AN EYEWASH FACILITY AND A SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices: AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health: NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER
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Physical/Chemical Properties 
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HCC: F2
Boiling Point: =80.C, 176.F
B.P. Text: 760.00MM HG
Melt/Freeze Pt: =-87.C, -124.6F
Decomp Text: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
Vapor Pres: 71.2 MM HG
Vapor Density: 2.5(AIR=1)
Spec Gravity: .8050 G/CM3
Viscosity: 0.42 MPAS 15C
Evaporation Rate & Reference: 2.7(ETHER=1)
Solubility in Water: MISCIBLE WITH OILS
Appearance and Odor: LIQUID NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE. SWEETISH ODOR -
  ALCOHOL-LIKE
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Reactivity Data 
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Stability Indicator: YES CID.
Stability Condition To Avoid: INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS, IGNITION SOURCES, EXCESS
  HEAT.
Materials To Avoid: AMINES, AMMONIA, CAUSTICS, CHLOROFORM + ALKALI,
  CHLOROSULFONIC ACID, COPPER, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE + NITRIC ACID, INORGANIC
  ACIDS, ISOCYANATES, POTASSIUM-T-BUTOXIDE, 2-PROPANOL, PYRIDINES, STRONG
  OXIDIZERS, AND FUMING SULFURIC
Hazardous Decomposition Products: CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE.
Hazardous Polymerization Indicator: NO
Conditions To Avoid Polymerization: HAS NOT BEEN REPORTED.
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Toxicological Information 
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Toxicological Information: LD50/LC50: INHALATION, MOUSE: LC50=40 GM/M3/2H;
  INHALATION, RAT: LC50=23500 MG/M3/8H; ORAL, MOUSE: LD50=4050 MG/KG; ORAL,
  RAT: LD50=2737 MG/KG; SKIN, RABBIT: LD50=6480 MG/KG. EPIDEMIOLOGY: NO
  INFORMAT ION AVAILABLE. TERATOGENICITY: EMBRYO OR FETUS: FETOTOXICITY,
  IHL-RAT TCLO=100 PPM. SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENTAL ABNORMALITIES: CRANIOFACIAL AND
  UROGENITAL, IHL-RAT TCLO=3000 PPM/7H; MUSCULOSKELETAL, IHL-RA T TCLO=1000
  PPM. REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE. NEUROTOXICITY: NO
  INFORMATION AVAILABLE. MUTAGENICITY: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE. MUTAGENICITY:
  SEX CHROMOSOME LOSS/NON-DYSJUNCTION: S.  CEREVISIAE 33800 PPM.
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Ecological Information 
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Ecological: ECOTOXICITY: FATHEAD MINNOW LC50=3220 MG/L/96H BLUEGILL TLM=5640 TO
  1690 MG/L/24 TO 96H. ENVIRONMENTAL FATE: SUBSTANCE EVAPORATES IN WATER WITH
  T1/2=3D (RIVERS) TO 12D (LAKES). SUBSTANCE NOT EXPECTED  TO BIOCONCENTRATE IN
  AQUATIC ORGANISMS. PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL: SUBSTANCE PHOTODEGRADES IN AIR WITH
  TQ/2=2.3 DAYS. OTHER: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
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MSDS Transport Information 
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Transport Information: US DOT: SHIPPING NAME: METHYL ETHYL KETONE. HAZARD
  CLASS: 3. UN NUMBER: UN1193. PACKING GROUP II. CANADA TDG: SHIPPING NAME:
  METHYL ETHYL KETONE. HAZARD CLASS: 3. UN NUMBER: UN1193. PACKING GROUP II. 
  ADDITIONAL INFO: FLASHPOINT: -9C.
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Regulatory Information 
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Sara Title III Information: SECTION 302: FINAL RQ=5000 LBS (2270 KG). SECTION
  302 (TPQ): NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT HAVE A TPQ. SARA CODES:
  ACUTE, FLAMMABLE. SECTION 313: THIS MATERIAL CONTAINS METHYL ETHYL KETONE (CA
  S# 78-93-3, 99%), WHICH IS SUBJECT TO THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION
  313 OF SARA TITLE III AND 40 CFR PART 373.
Federal Regulatory Information: CLEAN AIR ACT: CAS# 78-93-3 IS LISTED AS A
  HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANT (HAP). THIS MATERIAL DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY CLASS 1 OR
  CLASS 2 OZONE DEPLETORS. CLEAN WATER ACT: NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THIS
  PRODUCT  ARE LISTEDD AS HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, PRIORITY POLLUTANTS OR TOXIC
  POLLUTANTS UNDER THE CWA. 
OSHA: NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT ARE CONSIDERED HIGHLY HAZARDOUS BY
  OSHA. TSCA: CAS# 78-93-3 IS L ISTED ON THE TSCA INVENTORY. HEALTH &
  SAFETY REPORTING LIST: CAS# 78-93-3: EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 4, 1982 ; SUNSET DATE:
  OCTOBER 4, 1992. (SEE OTHER INFORMATION FOR MORE REGULATORY INFORMATION.)
State Regulatory Information: CAS# 78-93-3 CAN BE FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING STATE
  RIGHT TO KNOW LISTS: CALIFORNIA, NEW JERSEY, FLORIDA, PENNSYLVANIA,
  MINNESOTA, MASSACHUSETTS. CALIFORNIA NO SIGNIFIGANT RISK LEVEL: NONE OF THE
  CHEMICA LS IN THIS PRODUCT ARE LISTED.
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Other Information 
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Other Information: TSCA CONTINUED: CHEMICAL TEST RULES: NONE OF THE CHEMICALS
  IN THIS PRODUCT ARE UNDER A CHEMICAL TEST RULE. SECTION 12B: NONE OF THE
  CHEMICALS ARE LISTED UNDER TSCA SECTION 12B. TSCA SIGNIFIGANT NEW US E RULE:
  NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THIS MATERIAL HAVE A SNUR UNDER TSCA. RCRA P-SERIES:
  NONE LISTED. RCRA-U SERIES: CAS# 79-93-3: WASTE NUMBER U159; (IGNITABLE
  WASTE, TOXIC WASTE). DLA- STAFF NOTE:  FOR INFORMATION ON INTERNATIONAL
  REGULATIONS GET MANUFACTURER'S MSDS FROM:
  HTTP://FSCIMAGE.FISHERSCI.COM/MSDS/14460.HTM.
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Transportation Information 
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Responsible Party Cage: 1B464
Trans ID NO: 156835
Product ID: METHYL ETHYL KETONE
MSDS Prepared Date: 04/17/2001
Review Date: 04/25/2001
MFN: 2
Net Unit Weight: 33 LBS
Multiple KIT Number: 0
Unit Of Issue: CN
Container QTY: 1
Type Of Container: CAN
Additional Data: PROPER SHIPPING IS PER MSDS.
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Detail DOT Information 
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DOT PSN Code: FWQ
DOT Proper Shipping Name: ETHYL METHYL KETONE OR METHYL ETHYL KETONE
Hazard Class: 3
UN ID Num: UN1193
DOT Packaging Group: II
Label: FLAMMABLE LIQUID
Special Provision: T8
Packaging Exception: 150
Non Bulk Pack: 202
Bulk Pack: 242
Max Qty Pass: 5 L
Max Qty Cargo: 60 L
Vessel Stow Req: B
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Detail IMO Information 
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IMO PSN Code: JYD
IMO Proper Shipping Name: METHYL ETHYL KETONE
IMDG Page Number: 3226
UN Number: 1193
UN Hazard Class: 3.2
IMO Packaging Group: II
Subsidiary Risk Label: -
EMS Number: 3-06
MED First Aid Guide NUM: 300
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Detail IATA Information 
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IATA PSN Code: QWB
IATA UN ID Num: 1193
IATA Proper Shipping Name: METHYL ETHYL KETONE
IATA UN Class: 3
IATA Label: FLAMMABLE LIQUID
UN Packing Group: II
Packing Note Passenger: 305
Max Quant Pass: 5L
Max Quant Cargo: 60L
Packaging Note Cargo: 307
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Detail AFI Information 
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AFI PSN Code: LNF
AFI Proper Shipping Name: ETHYL METHYL KETONE OR METHYL ETHYL KETONE
AFI Hazard Class: 3
AFI UN ID NUM: UN1193
AFI Packing Group: II
Special Provisions: P5
Back Pack Reference: A7.3
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HAZCOM Label 
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Product ID: METHYL ETHYL KETONE
Cage: 1B464
Company Name: FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Street: 1 REAGENT LANE
City: FAIRLAWN NJ
Zipcode: 07410-2802
Health Emergency Phone: 201-796-7100
Label Required IND: Y
Date Of Label Review: 04/25/2001
Status Code: A
Origination Code: F
Eye Protection IND: YES
Skin Protection IND: YES
Signal Word: DANGER
Respiratory Protection IND: YES
Health Hazard: Severe
Contact Hazard: Moderate
Fire Hazard: Severe
Reactivity Hazard: None
Hazard And Precautions: EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR!  TARGET ORGANS:
  CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE
  CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM EFFECTS. MAY CAUSE SEVERE EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION 
  WITH POSSIBLE BURNS. MAY CAUSE DIGESTIVEE TRACT IRRITATION WITH NAUSEA,
  VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MAY CAUSE FETAL EFFECTS.
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