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109708 Ethyl methyl ketone

109708
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Key Spec Table

CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaChemical FormulaMolar MassGrade Value
78-93-3201-159-0C₄H₈OCH₃COC₂H₅72.11 g/molACS,Reag. Ph Eur

Products

Catalogue NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
1.09708.1000 Glass bottle 1 l
1.09708.2500 Glass bottle 2.5 l
1.09708.6025 Drum stainl. st. 25 l
Description
Catalogue Number109708
Synonyms2-Butanone, Methyl ethyl ketone, MEK, MEK
DescriptionEthyl methyl ketone
OverviewEMSURE® grade solvents are suitable for a broad spectrum of classical lab applications, and are frequently used in regulated and highly demanding lab applications. EMSURE® provides worldwide best and most extensive product specifications. We declare our EMSURE® range to be in compliance with the ACS, with the reagent part of the European Pharmacopoeia (Reag. Ph Eur) and also with the ISO standards.
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Product Information
CAS number78-93-3
EC index number606-002-00-3
EC number201-159-0
GradeACS,Reag. Ph Eur
Hill FormulaC₄H₈O
Chemical formulaCH₃COC₂H₅
Molar Mass72.11 g/mol
HS Code2914 12 00
Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
Quality LevelMQ300
Applications
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
Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Pictogram(s)
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.
Signal WordDanger
Storage class3 Flammable liquids
WGKWGK 1 slightly hazardous to water
Disposal1
Strongly contaminated halogen-free organic solvents: container A.
Safety Information
Categories of dangerhighly flammable, irritant
Product Usage Statements
Storage and Shipping Information
StorageStore at +2°C to +30°C.
Packaging Information
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
Supplemental Information
Specifications
Purity (GC)≥ 99.5 %
Identity (IR)conforms
Appearanceclear
Color≤ 10 Hazen
Titrable acid≤ 0.0005 meq/g
Alkalinity≤ 0.0002 meq/g
Density (d 20 °C/20 °C)0.805 - 0.815
Boiling point79 - 80 °C
Acetone (GC)≤ 0.05 %
2-Butanol (GC)≤ 0.1 %
Methanol (GC)≤ 0.05 %
2-Methylpropan-2-ol (GC)≤ 0.1 %
Substances reducing potassium permanganate (as O)≤ 0.0003 %
Al (Aluminium)≤ 0.00002 %
B (Boron)≤ 0.000002 %
Ba (Barium)≤ 0.00001 %
Ca (Calcium)≤ 0.00005 %
Cd (Cadmium)≤ 0.000005 %
Co (Cobalt)≤ 0.000002 %
Cr (Chromium)≤ 0.000002 %
Cu (Copper)≤ 0.000002 %
Fe (Iron)≤ 0.00001 %
Mg (Magnesium)≤ 0.000005 %
Mn (Manganese)≤ 0.000002 %
Ni (Nickel)≤ 0.000002 %
Pb (Lead)≤ 0.00001 %
Sn (Tin)≤ 0.00001 %
Zn (Zinc)≤ 0.00001 %
Evaporation residue≤ 0.001 %
Water≤ 0.05 %
Global Trade Item Number
Catalogue Number GTIN
1.09708.1000 04022536117652
1.09708.2500 04022536117676
1.09708.6025 04022536117690

Documentation

Ethyl methyl ketone SDS

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Safety Data Sheet (SDS) 

Ethyl methyl ketone Certificates of Analysis

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1.09708.1000 Glass bottlePDF Specification Document
1.09708.2500 Glass bottlePDF Specification Document
1.09708.6025 Drum stainl. st.PDF Specification Document

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