Methyl Ethyl Ketone

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Description

1. Introduction of Methyl ethyl ketone

Methyl ethyl ketone is an organic compound with chemical formula CH3COCH2CH3 and molecular weight 72.11. It is a colorless transparent liquid with a smell similar to acetone. Volatile. It can be miscible with ethanol, ether, benzene, chloroform and oil. Soluble in 4 parts of water, but the solubility decreases when the temperature rises, and can form an azeotropic mixture with water.

Chemical Name Methyl ethyl ketone
CAS No. 78-93-3
Molecular Formula C4H8O
Molecular Weight 72.11

2. Properties of Methyl ethyl ketone

Appearance & Physical State Colorless transparent liquid
Boiling Point 76.9 ℃
Melting Point -85.9 ℃
Density 0.806 g/cm³
Flash point -9 ℃(CC)
Solubility Soluble in water, ethanol, ether, can be mixed in oil
EINECS NO. 201-159-0

2.1 GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements

Pictogram           1649744542(1)1649744612(1)
Signal word Danger
Hazard statement(s Highly flammable liquid and vapour
Cause serious eye irritatio
May cause drowsiness or dizziness
Precautionary statement(s) Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
Keep container tightly closed
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spra
Use non-sparking tools.
Response If skin (or hair) is contaminated: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse affected areas with water [or shower].
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/..
Get medical help if you feel unwell
Storage Store in a well-ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed
Keep cool.
Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.