CELANESE CHEMICAL COMPANY,INC. -- METHYL ETHYL KETONE (MEK)  -- 6810-00-281-2762
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:METHYL ETHYL KETONE (MEK)
MSDS Date:11/25/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-281-2762
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CELANESE CHEMICAL COMPANY,INC.
Address:1250 W. MOCKINGBIRD LANE
City:DALLAS
State:TX
ZIP:75247
Country:US
Info Phone Num:214-689-4000
Emergency Phone Num:(806)665-5522
CAGE:62215
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CELANESE CHEMICAL CO INC; (HOECHST CELANESE CORP)
Address:1250 W MOCKINGBIRD LN
Box:City:DALLAS
State:TX
ZIP:75246
Country:US
Phone:800-424-9300
CAGE:62215

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:METHYL ETHYL KETONE (2-BUTANONE) (MEK)  (SARA III)
CAS:78-93-3
RTECS #:EL6475000
Fraction by Wt: 99%
OSHA PEL:200 PPM/300 STEL
ACGIH TLV:200 PPM/300STEL 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SEE EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE-IRRIT;CAN CAUSE SEVERE,REVERSIBLE DAMAGE.
    SKIN-REDDENING,SWELLING;REPEAT/PROLONG CONTACT-DRYING,DERMATITIS.
    INHAL-IRRIT OF NASAL PASSAGES,THROAT;CAUSE STUPOR;SLIGHTLY TOX TO
    ANIMALS. INGEST-MENTAL  SLUGGISHNESS;SLIGHTLY TOX TO ANIMALS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE GIVEN.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYE-FLUSH W/WATER 15 MIN;SEE PHYSICIAN IMMED. SKIN-REMV
    CONTAM CLOTH,WASH CONTAM SKIN W/LGE AMTS WATER;IF IRRITATION
    DEVEL/PERSIST,GET MED ATTN. INHAL-GET TO FRESH AIR;GIVE ARIFIC
    RESPIR/OXYGEN IF NEE DED;CONTACT PHYSICIAN IMMED. INGEST-IF
    CONSCIOUS, INDUCE VOMIT;CONTACT PHYSICIAN IMMED.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:30F(TOC)20F(TCC)
Lower Limits:2.0
Upper Limits:11.0
Extinguishing Media:CO*2,DRY CHEMICAL,FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SLF-CONTND BREATH APPARATUS & COMPLETE
    PERSONAL PROTECT EQUIP WHEN POTENTIAL FOR EXPOS TO VAPORS EXIST.
    WATER SPRAY CAN REDUCE INTENSITY OF FLAMES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPOR HEAVIER THAN AIR-CAN TRAVEL
    CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE TO SOURCE OF IGNITION & FLASHBACK. MATL
    CREATES SPECIAL HAZ BECAUSE IT FLOATES ON WATER.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:ELIM IGNITION SOURCES;AVOID SKIN/EYE CONTACT.
    PUT LEAK CONTNRS IN WELL-VENTD AREA. IF FIRE POTENTL EXISTS,BLANKET
    SPILL W/FOAM OR USE WATER SPRAY TO DISPERSE VAPORS. CONTAIN SPILL
    TO MINIMIZE CONTAM A REA. USE ABSORBENT. KEEP OUT OF WATERWAYS.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,WELL-VENT AREA. KEEP
    AWAY FM HEAT,SPARKS & FLAME. KEEP CONTNRS CLOSED. USE SPARK-RESIST
    TOOLS. WHEN TRANSFERRING,USE PROP GROUNDING PROC
Other Precautions:USE W/ADEQUATE VENT. AVOID BREATHING VAPOR. AVOID
    CONTACT W/EYES,SKIN,CLOTHING. WASH THOROUGHLY W/SOAP & WATER AFTER
    HANDLING. WASH CONTAM CLOTH BEFORE RE-USE. DISCARD CONTAM LEATHER
    CLOTHING.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MESA APPROVED ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE
    OR USE SCBA
Ventilation:PROVIDE MECHAN(GEN/LOCAL EXHAUST)VENT TO MAINTN <TLV
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:SAFETY/CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS APRON AND BOOTS,EYE BATH AND
    SAFETY SHOWER.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:=78.9C, 174.F
Vapor Pres:78
Vapor Density:2.5
Spec Gravity:0.8064
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:5.7  (BU AC=1)
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS,MOBILE LIQUID W/STRONG
    CHARACTERISTIC KETONE ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CAUSTIC SODA & STRONG ALKALIES;HYDROCHLORIC,SULFURIC,OTHER STRONG
    INORGAN ACIDS;OXIDIZING AGENTS-HYDROGEN PEROXIDE,ETC.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT,SPARKS & FLAME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:WHEN SPILLED/DISPOSED OF,IS A HAZ SOLID WASTE
    UNDER RCRA. PREFERRED METHOD IS INCINERATION OR BIOLOGICAL
    TREATMENT IN FED/STATE APPROVED FACILITY.

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