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hexan-2-one; methyl butyl ketone; butyl methyl ketone; methyl-n-butyl ketone

CAS 591-78-6 · C6H12O

Hazard class

Danger — Flammable, Health hazard, Irritant / harmful

Pictograms

FlammableHealth hazardIrritant / harmful

H-statements

H226 Flammable liquid and vapour
H361f Suspected of damaging fertility
H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Workplace exposure limits

NIOSH REL TWA 1 ppm (4 mg/m3)
OSHA PEL TWA 100 ppm (410 mg/m3)
IDLH 1600 ppm

Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.

Synonyms

2-HEXANONE · Hexan-2-one · Butyl methyl ketone · Methyl butyl ketone · 2-Oxohexane · Propylacetone · Methyl N-butyl ketone · n-Butyl methyl ketone

Molecular weight

100.16 g/mol

Data source

Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI

Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.

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