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106014 Ethyl methyl ketone

(2-butanone) EMPLURA®

Ethyl methyl ketone MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.

Synonyms: 2-Butanone, Methyl ethyl ketone, MEK

CAS #: 78-93-3 EC Number: 201-159-0 Molar Mass: 72.11 g/mol Chemical Formula: CH₃COC₂H₅ Hill Formula: C₄H₈O
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CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaChemical FormulaMolar Mass
78-93-3201-159-0C₄H₈OCH₃COC₂H₅72.11 g/mol
Description
Catalogue Number106014
Synonyms2-Butanone, Methyl ethyl ketone, MEK
DescriptionEthyl methyl ketone
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Product Information
CAS number78-93-3
EC index number606-002-00-3
EC number201-159-0
Hill FormulaC₄H₈O
Chemical formulaCH₃COC₂H₅
Molar Mass72.11 g/mol
HS Code2914 12 00
Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
Quality LevelMQ200
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Biological Information
Physicochemical Information
Boiling point79.6 °C (1013 hPa)
Density0.805 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Explosion limit1.8 - 11.5 %(V)
Flash point-1 °C
Ignition temperature514 °C
Melting Point-87 °C
Vapor pressure95 hPa (20 °C)
Solubility292 g/l
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
LD 50 oralLD50 Rat 3400 mg/kg
LD 50 dermalLD50 Rabbit > 8000 mg/kg
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.
Precautionary Statement(s)P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P233: Keep container tightly closed.
P240: Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.
P241: Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment.
P242: Use non-sparking tools.
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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Transport Information
Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RIDUN 1193 , 3, II
Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGRUN 1193 , 3, II
Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-CodeUN 1193 , 3, II
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Specifications
Purity (GC)≥ 99.0 %
Identity (IR)conforms
Free acid (as CH₃COOH)≤ 0.002 %
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C)0.804 - 0.805
Water≤ 0.1 %

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