109709
Ethyl methyl ketone
reference substance for gas chromatography
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| Product information | |||
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| Synonyms | 2-Butanone, Methyl ethyl ketone, MEK | ||
| Hill Formula | C4H8O | ||
| Chemical formula | C2H5COCH3 | ||
| HS Code | 2914 12 00 | ||
| EC number | 201-159-0 | ||
| Molar mass | 72.11 g/mol | ||
| EC index number | 606-002-00-3 | ||
| CAS number | 78-93-3 | ||
| Chemical and physical data | |||
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| Ignition temperature | 514 °C | ||
| Solubility | 292 g/l (20 °C) | ||
| Saturation concentration (air) | 310 g/m3 (20 °C) Air | ||
| Melting point | -86 °C | ||
| Molar mass | 72.11 g/mol | ||
| Density | 0.805 g/cm3 (20 °C) | ||
| pH value | 5.5 (300 g/l, H2O, 20 °C) | ||
| Boiling point | 79.6 °C (1013 hPa) | ||
| Vapor pressure | 105 hPa (20 °C) | ||
| Explosion limit | 1.8 - 11.5 %(V) | ||
| Flash point | -1 °C | ||
| Refractive index | 1.3814 (15 °C) | ||
| Evaporation number | 6.3 | ||
| Safety information according to GHS | |||
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| Hazard Statement(s) |
H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness. EUH066: Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. |
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| Precautionary Statement(s) |
P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P403 + P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. |
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| Signal Word | Danger | ||
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| Storage class | 3 Flammable liquids | ||
| WGK | WGK 1 slightly water endangering | ||
| Disposal |
1 Strongly contaminated halogen-free organic solvents: container A. |
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| Safety information | |||
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| R Phrase |
R 11-36-66-67 Highly flammable.Irritating to eyes.Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. |
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| S Phrase |
S 9-16 Keep container in a well-ventilated place.Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. |
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| Categories of danger | highly flammable, irritant | ||
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| Transport information | |||
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| Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RID | UN 1193 Ethylmethylketon, 3, II | ||
| Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-Code | UN 1193 ETHYL METHYL KETONE, 3, II | ||
| Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGR | UN 1193 ETHYL METHYL KETONE, 3, II | ||
| Toxicological data | |||
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| LD 50 oral | LD50 rat 3400 mg/kg | ||
| LD 50 dermal | LD50 rabbit > 8000 mg/kg | ||
