2-Heptanone
Amyl methyl ketone
Methyl pentyl ketone
C7H14O / CH3(CH2)4COCH3
Molecular mass: 114.18
ICSC # 0920
CAS # 110-43-0
RTECS # MJ5075000
UN # 1110
EC # 606-024-00-3
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Types of Hazard/ Exposure
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Acute Hazards/ Symptoms
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Prevention
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First Aid/
Fire Fighting
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FIRE
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Flammable.
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NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.
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AFFF,
alcohol-resistant foam,
powder,
carbon dioxide.
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Explosion
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Above 48°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
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Above 48°C use a closed system, ventilation, and explosion-proof electrical equipment.
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In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
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Exposure
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•Inhalation
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Cough.
Dizziness.
Headache.
Unconsciousness.
Blurred vision.
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Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
Refer for medical attention.
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•Skin
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Dry skin.
Redness.
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Protective gloves.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
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Safety spectacles.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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•Ingestion
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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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.
Personal protection:
filter respirator for organic gases and vapours.
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Fireproof.
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Xn symbol
R: 10-20/22
S: 2-24/25
UN Hazard Class: 3
UN Packing Group: III
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Important Data
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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:
TLV: 50 ppm as TWA; (ACGIH 2004).
OSHA PEL: TWA 100 ppm (465 mg/m3)
NIOSH REL: TWA 100 ppm (465 mg/m3)
NIOSH IDLH: 800 ppm See: 110430
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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
is irritating to
the eyes
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the skin
and
the respiratory tract
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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.
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Physical
Properties
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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
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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
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Environmental
Data
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N O T E S
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Card has been partly updated in October 2004. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, EU classification, Emergency Response.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30GF1-III
NFPA Code: H1; F2; R0;
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 0920
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METHYL n-AMYL KETONE
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:
Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH,
the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this
information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may
not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation
on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation
in the country of use.
The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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