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EC number: 208-793-7 | CAS number: 541-85-5
- Life Cycle description
- Uses advised against
- Endpoint summary
- Appearance / physical state / colour
- Melting point / freezing point
- Boiling point
- Density
- Particle size distribution (Granulometry)
- Vapour pressure
- Partition coefficient
- Water solubility
- Solubility in organic solvents / fat solubility
- Surface tension
- Flash point
- Auto flammability
- Flammability
- Explosiveness
- Oxidising properties
- Oxidation reduction potential
- Stability in organic solvents and identity of relevant degradation products
- Storage stability and reactivity towards container material
- Stability: thermal, sunlight, metals
- pH
- Dissociation constant
- Viscosity
- Additional physico-chemical information
- Additional physico-chemical properties of nanomaterials
- Nanomaterial agglomeration / aggregation
- Nanomaterial crystalline phase
- Nanomaterial crystallite and grain size
- Nanomaterial aspect ratio / shape
- Nanomaterial specific surface area
- Nanomaterial Zeta potential
- Nanomaterial surface chemistry
- Nanomaterial dustiness
- Nanomaterial porosity
- Nanomaterial pour density
- Nanomaterial photocatalytic activity
- Nanomaterial radical formation potential
- Nanomaterial catalytic activity
- Endpoint summary
- Stability
- Biodegradation
- Bioaccumulation
- Transport and distribution
- Environmental data
- Additional information on environmental fate and behaviour
- Ecotoxicological Summary
- Aquatic toxicity
- Endpoint summary
- Short-term toxicity to fish
- Long-term toxicity to fish
- Short-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
- Long-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
- Toxicity to aquatic algae and cyanobacteria
- Toxicity to aquatic plants other than algae
- Toxicity to microorganisms
- Endocrine disrupter testing in aquatic vertebrates – in vivo
- Toxicity to other aquatic organisms
- Sediment toxicity
- Terrestrial toxicity
- Biological effects monitoring
- Biotransformation and kinetics
- Additional ecotoxological information
- Toxicological Summary
- Toxicokinetics, metabolism and distribution
- Acute Toxicity
- Irritation / corrosion
- Sensitisation
- Repeated dose toxicity
- Genetic toxicity
- Carcinogenicity
- Toxicity to reproduction
- Specific investigations
- Exposure related observations in humans
- Toxic effects on livestock and pets
- Additional toxicological data
Administrative data
First-aid measures
General advice: Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately.
If inhaled: Bring the person into the fresh air and let rest undisturbed. Obtain medical attention.
In case of skin contact: Wash off immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
In case of eye contact: In the case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
If swallowed: Obtain medical attention.
Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media:
- Alcohol-resistant foam
- Dry powder
- Carbon dioxide (CO2)
- Water spray
Advice for firefighters: Cool containers / tanks with water spray.
Accidental release measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Ensure adequate ventilation.
Environmental precautions:
- Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.
- Do not allow material to contaminate ground water system.
Methods for cleaning up:
- Soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid binder, universal binder, sawdust).
- The material taken up must be disposed of in accordance with regulations.
Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling
Advice on safe handling:
- Ensure adequate ventilation.
- Vapours are heavier than air and may spread along floors.
- Avoid formation of aerosol.
Advice on protection against fire and explosion:
- Do not allow to enter drains (danger of explosion).
- Use only explosion-proof equipment.
- Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
- Vapours may form explosive mixtures with air.
- Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Requirements for storage areas and containers:
- Keep tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
- German storage class: 3 Flammable Liquids
Specific end uses: Consult the technical guidelines for the use of this substance/mixture.
Transport information
Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)
- UN number:
- 2271
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- ETHYL AMYL KETONE
- Chemical name:
- 5-methylheptan-3-one
- Labels:
- 3
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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))
- UN number:
- 2271
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- ETHYL AMYL KETONE
- Chemical name:
- 5-methylheptan-3-one
- Labels:
- 3
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)
- UN number:
- 2271
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- ETHYL AMYL KETONES
- Chemical name:
- 5-methylheptan-3-one
- Labels:
- 3
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)
- UN number:
- 2271
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- ETHYL AMYL KETONE
- Chemical name:
- 5-methylheptan-3-one
- Labels:
- 3
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Additional transport information
Additional information
- Special provisions / remarks / other:
- Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
- Ship type : 3
- Pollution category : Z
Exposure controls / personal protection
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection: In inadequately ventilated areas, where workplace limits are exceeded, where unpleasant odours exist or where aerosols are in use, or smoke and mist occur, use self-contained breathing apparatus or breathing apparatus with a type A filter or appropriate combined filter (e.g. where aerosols are in use, or smoke and mist occur, A-P2 or ABEK-P2), in compliance with EN 141.
Eye protection: Tightly fitting safety goggles
Skin protection: Wear substance/task appropriate gloves;
Hygiene measures: Take off all contaminated clothing immediately.
Protective measures:
- Do not breathe vapours or spray mist.
- Avoid contact with the skin and the eyes.
Organisational measures: Due to lack of data on the respective endpoints, employment restrictions for pregnant workers, workers who have recently given birth and nursing mothers in accordance with Directive 92/85/EEC and the respective national provisions are to be observed.
Environmental exposure controls
General advice:
- Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.
- Do not allow material to contaminate ground water system.
Stability and reactivity
Reactivity: no dangerous reactions known
Chemical stability: no data available
Possibility of hazardous reactions: None known.
Conditions to avoid: None known
Incompatible materials: no data available
Hazardous decomposition products: None known.
Disposal considerations
Waste treatment methods
Product: Following pre-treatment and observing the regulations for hazardous wastes, it must be taken to hazardous wastes incinerator.
Contaminated packaging : Contaminated packaging should be emptied optimally and after being suitably cleaned returned for re-use.
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