2,6-dimethylheptan-4-one

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Eye Contact: Flush eyes thoroughly with water for several minutes.  Remove contact lenses after the initial 1-2 minutes and continue flushing for several additional minutes.  If effects occur, consult a physician, preferably an ophthalmologist.  

Skin Contact: Wash skin with plenty of water.  

Inhalation: Move person to fresh air.  If not breathing, give artificial respiration; if by mouth to mouth use rescuer protection (pocket mask, etc).  If breathing is difficult, oxygen should be administered by qualified personnel.  Call a physician or transport to a medical facility.  

Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician and/or transport to emergency facility immediately.  

Notes to Physician: If lavage is performed, suggest endotracheal and/or esophageal control.  Danger from lung aspiration must be weighed against toxicity when considering emptying the stomach.  The decision of whether to induce vomiting or not should be made by a physician.  Maintain adequate ventilation and oxygenation of the patient.  No specific antidote.  Treatment of exposure should be directed at the control of symptoms and the clinical condition of the patient.  

Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Skin contact may aggravate preexisting dermatitis.  

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing Media: Water fog or fine spray.  Dry chemical fire extinguishers.  Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers.  Foam.  Alcohol resistant foams (ATC type) are preferred. General purpose synthetic foams (including AFFF) or protein foams may function, but will be less effective.  

Fire Fighting Procedures: Keep people away.  Isolate fire and deny unnecessary entry.  Stay upwind.  Keep out of low areas where gases (fumes) can accumulate.  Use water spray to cool fire exposed containers and fire affected zone until fire is out and danger of reignition has passed.  Do not use direct water stream.  May spread fire.  Eliminate ignition sources.  Burning liquids may be moved by flushing with water to protect personnel and minimize property damage.  Avoid accumulation of water.  Product may be carried across water surface spreading fire or contacting an ignition source.  

Special Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Wear positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and protective fire fighting clothing (includes fire fighting helmet, coat, trousers, boots, and gloves).  If protective equipment is not available or not used, fight fire from a protected location or safe distance.

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Violent steam generation or eruption may occur upon application of direct water stream to hot liquids.  Vapors are heavier than air and may travel a long distance and accumulate in low lying areas. Ignition and/or flash back may occur.  

Hazardous Combustion Products: During a fire, smoke may contain the original material in addition to combustion products of varying composition which may be toxic and/or irritating.  Combustion products may include and are not limited to:  Carbon monoxide.  Carbon dioxide.  

Accidental release measures

Steps to be Taken if Material is Released or Spilled: Contain spilled material if possible.  Pump into suitable and properly labeled containers.  Pump with explosion-proof equipment.  If available, use foam to smother or suppress.  Collect in suitable and properly labeled containers.  Small spills:  Wash the spill site with large quantities of water.  

Personal Precautions: No smoking in area.  Eliminate all sources of ignition in vicinity of spill or released vapor to avoid fire or explosion.  Ground and bond all containers and handling equipment.  Vapor explosion hazard.  Keep out of sewers.  Keep personnel out of low areas.  Keep upwind of spill.  Ventilate area of leak or spill.  Isolate area.  Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering the area.  Use appropriate safety equipment.

Environmental Precautions: Material may float on water and any runoff may create an explosion or fire hazard if ignited.  Prevent from entering into soil, ditches, sewers, waterways and/or groundwater.

Handling and storage

Handling

General Handling: Keep away from heat, sparks and flame.  Avoid breathing vapor.  Avoid contact with eyes.  Do not swallow.  Wash thoroughly after handling.  Keep container closed.  Use with adequate ventilation.  No smoking, open flames or sources of ignition in handling and storage area.  Vapors are heavier than air and may travel a long distance and accumulate in low lying areas. Ignition and/or flash back may occur.  Electrically ground and bond all equipment.  Containers, even those that have been emptied, can contain vapors. Do not cut, drill, grind, weld, or perform similar operations on or near empty containers.  Use of non-sparking or explosion-proof equipment may be necessary, depending upon the type of operation.  

Storage

Use of non-sparking or explosion-proof equipment may be necessary, depending upon the type of operation.  Minimize sources of ignition, such as static build-up, heat, spark or flame.  Additional storage and handling information on this product may be obtained by calling your Dow sales or customer service contact.  Ask for a product brochure.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

UN1157

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

DIISOBUTYL KETONE

Chemical name:

DIISOBUTYL KETONE

Language:

English

Labels:

Class 3 (flammable liquids)

SpecialProvisions

Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:

UN1157

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

DIISOBUTYL KETONE

Chemical name:

DIISOBUTYL KETONE

Language:

English

Labels:

Class 3 (Flammable liquids)

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

UN1157

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

DIISOBUTYL KETONE

Chemical name:

DIISOBUTYL KETONE

Labels:

Class 3 (flammable liquids)

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

UN1157

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

DIISOBUTYL KETONE

Chemical name:

DIISOBUTYL KETONE

Labels:

class 3 (flammable liquids)

Remarks

SpecialProvisions

Exposure controls / personal protection

Personal Protection

Eye/Face Protection: Use chemical goggles.  Chemical goggles should be consistent with EN 166 or equivalent.  If exposure causes eye discomfort, use a full-face respirator.  

Skin Protection: Wear clean, body-covering clothing.  

Hand protection: Use gloves chemically resistant to this material when prolonged or frequently repeated contact could occur.  Use chemical resistant gloves classified under Standard EN374: Protective gloves against chemicals and micro-organisms.  Examples of preferred glove barrier materials include:  Butyl rubber.  Polyethylene.  Ethyl vinyl alcohol laminate ("EVAL").  Examples of acceptable glove barrier materials include:  Chlorinated polyethylene.  Natural rubber ("latex").  Neoprene.  Nitrile/butadiene rubber ("nitrile" or "NBR").  Polyvinyl alcohol ("PVA").  Polyvinyl chloride ("PVC" or "vinyl").  Viton.  When prolonged or frequently repeated contact may occur, a glove with a protection class of 3 or higher (breakthrough time greater than 60 minutes according to EN 374) is recommended.  NOTICE: The selection of a specific glove for a particular application and duration of use in a workplace should also take into account all relevant workplace factors such as, but not limited to: Other chemicals which may be handled, physical requirements (cut/puncture protection, dexterity, thermal protection), potential body reactions to glove materials, as well as the instructions/specifications provided by the glove supplier.  

Respiratory Protection: Atmospheric levels should be maintained below the exposure guideline.  When respiratory protection is required, use an approved air-purifying or positive-pressure supplied-air respirator depending on the potential airborne concentration.  For emergency and other conditions where the exposure guideline may be exceeded, use an approved positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus or positive-pressure air line with auxiliary self-contained air supply.  Use the following CE approved air-purifying respirator:  Organic vapor cartridge with a particulate pre-filter, type AP2.  

Ingestion: Use good personal hygiene.  Do not consume or store food in the work area.  Wash hands before smoking or eating.  

Engineering Controls

Ventilation: Provide general and/or local exhaust ventilation to control airborne levels below the exposure guidelines.

Stability and reactivity

Stability/Instability

Thermally stable at typical use temperatures.  

Conditions to Avoid: Exposure to elevated temperatures can cause product to decompose.  

Incompatible Materials: Avoid contact with:  Strong acids.  Strong oxidizers.  

Hazardous Polymerization

Will not occur.  

Thermal Decomposition

Decomposition products depend upon temperature, air supply and the presence of other materials.  

Disposal considerations

This product, when being disposed of in its unused and uncontaminated state should be treated as a hazardous waste according to EC Directive 91/689/EEC.  Any disposal practices must be in compliance with all national and provincial laws and any municipal or local by-laws governing hazardous waste.  For used, contaminated and residual materials additional evaluations may be required.  Do not dump into any sewers, on the ground, or into any body of water.