Material Safety Data Sheet


SECTION I - Material Identity
SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
SECTION V - Reactivity Data
SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
SECTION VIII - Control Measures
SECTION IX - Label Data
SECTION X - Transportation Data
SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information



SECTION I - Material Identity
Item Name                               
Part Number/Trade Name                   CROWN METHYL ETHYL KETONE
National Stock Number                    6810002812762
CAGE Code                                9V846
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              104861
HAZ Code                                 D


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        PACKAGING SERVICES INC
P.O. Box                                 875
Street                                   472 SHANK RD
City                                     PEARLAND
State                                    TX
Country                                  US
Zip Code                                 77581
Emergency Phone                          713-485-1457
Information Phone                        713-485-1457

MSDS Preparer's Information
MSDS Preparer Name                       UNKNOWN
Street                                   UNKNOWN
City                                     UNKNOWN
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               01JAN90
Date of Technical Review                 08OCT92
Active Indicator                         N
Item Manager                             CX

Alternate Vendors
Vendor #5 CAGE                           BNWJW


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Specification Number                     TT-M-261
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        F3
Appearance/Odor                          CLEAR, COLORLESS, SOLUTION WITH UNPLEASANT KETONE ODOR 
Boiling Point                            174F,79C
Melting Point                            -66F,-54C
Vapor Pressure                           72
Vapor Density                            2.5
Specific Gravity                         0.81
Decomposition Temperature                UNKNOWN
Evaporation Rate                         2.5 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water                      APPRECIABLE
Percent Volatiles by Volume              N/K
Chemical pH                              N/A
Corrosion Rate                           UNKNOWN
Container Pressure Code                  4
Temperature Code                         8
Product State Code                       U


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point                              20
Flash Point Method                       TCC
Lower Explosion Limit                    2%
Upper Explosion Limit                    12%
Extinguishing Media                      USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY CHEMICAL 
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY 
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           CONTAINERS MAY RUPTURE FROM INTERNAL PRESSURE IF EXPOSED TO FIRE. COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS 


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES AND OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION
Materials to Avoid                       STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Hazardous Decomposition Products         CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       NOT APPLICABLE
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 2737 MG/KG


SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
Route of Entry: Skin                     YES
Route of Entry: Ingestion                YES
Route of Entry: Inhalation               YES
Health Hazards - Acute and Chronic       ACUTE: MAY IRRITATE RESPIRATORY TRACT OR CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION IF VAPORS INHALED. MAY IRRITATE SKIN AND EYES ON CONTACT. MAY CAUSE SYMPTOMS OF NERVE POISONING IF SWALLOWED. CHRONIC: CENTRAL NERVOUS SYTEM DEPRESSION 
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NO
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NO
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NO
Explanation of Carcinogenity             THIS PRODUCT IS NOT LISTED BY IARC, NTP, OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN 
Symptoms of Overexposure                 INHALATION OF VAPORS MAY CAUSE NAUSEA, VOMITING, HEADACHE, OR LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS. INGESTION MAY CAUSE DIZZINESS, VOMITTING, NAUSEA. CONTACT MAY CAUSE TEARING OF EYES, BLURRED VISION, REDNESS OF SKIN AND EYES, ITCHING OF SKIN 
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF AILMENTS OR WITH A PRE-EXISTING DISEASE INVOLVING THE EYES, SKIN, LUNGS OR CNS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE 
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. GIVE OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH WITH SOAP & WATER. GET MEDICAL ADVICE IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. INGESTION: GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION 


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. ELIMINATE ALL IGNITION SOURCES. STOP LEAK IF POSSIBLE WITHOUT RISK. USE WATER SPRAY TO REDUCE VAPORS. ABSORB WITH SAND OR OTHER INERT MATERIAL AND PLACE INTO DISPOSAL CONTAINER 
Neutralizing Agent                       DILUTE WITH WATER 
Waste Disposal Method                    DISPOSAL SHOULD BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. CERCLA RQ 5000. HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER= D001 IGNITABLE. SARA TITLE III REPORTABLE, SECTION 313 
Handling and Storage Precautions         RE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED FLAMMABLE LIQUID AREA. KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED. BOND AND GROUND CONTAINERS WHEN TRANSFERRING LIQUID. KE
Other Precautions                        KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS, FLAME. AVOID BREATHING VAPOR. KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. IN CASE OF FIRE, USE WATER SPRAY, ALCOHOL FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, OR CARBON DIOXIDE. FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH WATER SPRAY 


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   WEAR A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR FOR CONCENTRATIONS UP TO 1000 PPM. WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS FOR HIGHER LEVELS OF AIRBORNE CONTAMINATES 
Ventilation                              MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION IS REQUIRED. LOCAL EXHAUST RECOMMENDED FOR ENCLOSED AREAS TO MEET TLV REQUIREMENTS 
Protective Gloves                        BUTYL RUBBER OR PVA
Eye Protection                           SAFETY GLASSES - CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment               EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER. INDUSTRIAL-TYPE WORK CLOTHING AND APRON AS REQUIRED 
Work Hygenic Practices                   USE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE WEARING. FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH WATER SPRAY 
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. DO NOT GET ON SKIN OR IN EYES. DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS OR MISTS. DO NOT INGEST. READ PRECAUTIONS ON LABEL BEFORE USE 
Disposal Code                            O


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              YES
Protect Skin                             YES
Protect Respiratory                      YES
Chronic Indicator                        UNKNOWN
Contact Code                             SLIGHT
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN


SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity                       5
Unit of Measure                          GL


SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
Volatile Organic Compounds (P/G)         6.76
Volatile Organic Compounds (G/L)         810.1105


SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information
Ingredient #                             01
Ingredient Name                          METHYL ETHYL KETONE (2-BUTANONE) (MEK) (SARA III)
CAS Number                               78933
NIOSH Number                             EL6475000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  100
OSHA PEL                                 200 PPM/300 STEL
ACGIH TLV                                200 PPM/300STEL 9192
Recommended Limit                        NONE RECOMMENDED
Ingredient #                             02
Ingredient Name                          VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND, 806 GRAMS/LITER
CAS Number                               UNKNOWN
NIOSH Number                             9999999VO
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  UNKNOWN
OSHA PEL                                 NOT ESTABLISHED
ACGIH TLV                                NOT ESTABLISHED
Recommended Limit                        NONE RECOMMENDED