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2,6-dimethylheptan-4-one
EC / List no.: 203-620-1
CAS no.: 108-83-8
Mol. formula: C9H18O
Warning! According to the harmonised classification and labelling (CLP00) approved by the European Union, this substance is a flammable liquid and vapour and may cause respiratory irritation.
This substance is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 1 000 to < 10 000 tonnes per annum.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Consumer Uses
This substance is used in the following products:
washing & cleaning products,
coating products,
adhesives and sealants,
air care products,
plant protection products,
polishes and waxes,
biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products),
inks and toners and
leather treatment products.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and
outdoor use.
Article service life
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment).
ECHA has no public registered data indicating whether or into which articles the substance might have been processed.
Widespread uses by professional workers
This substance is used in the following products:
coating products,
adhesives and sealants,
biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products),
fertilisers,
plant protection products and
washing & cleaning products.
This substance is used in the following areas:
agriculture, forestry and fishing,
mining and
building & construction work.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
chemicals,
plastic products,
mineral products (e.g. plasters, cement) and
furniture.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and
outdoor use.
Formulation or re-packing
This substance is used in the following products:
inks and toners and
adhesives and sealants.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
formulation of mixtures and
formulation in materials.
Uses at industrial sites
This substance is used in the following products:
coating products,
inks and toners,
polymers,
adhesives and sealants,
biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products) and
washing & cleaning products.
This substance is used in the following areas:
mining.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
machinery and vehicles,
chemicals,
fabricated metal products,
electrical, electronic and optical equipment and
furniture.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
in the production of articles,
in processing aids at industrial sites,
as processing aid and
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates).
Manufacture
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
manufacturing of the substance.
The InfoCard summarises the non-confidential data on substances as held in the databases of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), including data provided by third parties. The InfoCard is automatically generated. Information requirements under different legislative frameworks may therefore not be up–to–date or complete. Substance manufacturers and importers are responsible for consulting official publications. This InfoCard is covered by the ECHA Legal Disclaimer.
about INFOCARD - Last updated: 06/09/2023