MEK Methyl Ethyl Ketone

MEK Methyl Ethyl Ketone

This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.

Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.

Description of first aid measures
General advice
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a 
physician.
In case of skin contact Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
If swallowed
Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2)
and/or in section 11

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Use personal protective equipment. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Remove all sources of ignition. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Beware of vapours
accumulating to form explosive concentrations. Vapours can accumulate in low areas.

Environmental precautions
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Contain spillage, and then collect with an electrically protected vacuum cleaner or by wetbrushing and place in container for disposal according to local regulations.

Personal protective equipment Eye/face protection
Face shield and safety glasses Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved
under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Skin protection
Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product.
Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good
laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it.
Body Protection
Impervious clothing, Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing., The type of
protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of
the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
Respiratory protection
Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use (US) or type ABEK (EN14387) respirator cartridges as a backup to enginee protection, use a full-face supplied air 
respirator. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government 
standards. Control of environmental exposure Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains

ABOUT FUWA

FUWA Global Heavy Industry Co., Ltd, located in Fushun City, the North-East of China, is one famous manufacturer for engineering & construction equipment. FUWA Group was setup in 1904, and is the only one manufacturer in china with longest history for construction equipment, and made the huge contribution in the industry sector.

FUWA attracts more professional graduated staff and engaging smart co-operations with foreign companies and experts, updating the manufacturing facility with new technology inside each workshop.

FUWA always provides the products with good quality for all the clients, and still develop the new products with the latest technology. Meanwhile, FUWA also improves the management step by step, and try its best to provide the best service to the clients. FUWA has the perfect organization with much efficiency to ensure the completion of the continuous development.

In future, FUWA aims to be the leading manufacturer in the world through its rich experience and much advantages, and will provide more & more new products and the better service for all the clients all over the world.