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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
Browse similar
Flammable · Health hazard · Irritant / harmful
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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