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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
A colorless liquid with a sweet ketone-like odor. Methyl butyl ketone is used as a solvent for [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=lacquer%2C%20synthetic lacquer] and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=plastic plastics] as well as a component in paint and varnish [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=paint%20remover removers].
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A colorless liquid with a sweet ketone-like odor. Methyl butyl ketone is used as a solvent for  
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[[lacquer%2C%20synthetic|lacquer]] and  
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[[plastic|plastics]] as well as a component in paint and varnish  
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[[paint%20remover|removers]].
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
  
 
MBK; 2-hexanone; propylacetone
 
MBK; 2-hexanone; propylacetone
 
 
[[[SliderGallery rightalign|methyl butyl ketone.jpg~Chemical structure]]]
 
[[[SliderGallery rightalign|methyl butyl ketone.jpg~Chemical structure]]]
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== Risks ==
  
== Other Properties ==
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* Flammable. Flash point = 23C 
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* Moderate fire risk.
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* Inhalation, ingestion and skin absorption causes irritation. 
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* Narcotic effects at high concentrations. 
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* May be toxic. 
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* ThermoFisher: [https://www.fishersci.com/store/msds?partNumber=M2131&productDescription=MET+ISOBUTYL+KETONE+CR+ACS+1L&vendorId=VN00033897&countryCode=US&language=en SDS]
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== Physical an Chemical Properties ==
  
 
Soluble in ethanol, ether. Slightly soluble in water.
 
Soluble in ethanol, ether. Slightly soluble in water.
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== Hazards and Safety ==
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==Resources and Citations==
 
 
Flammable. Flash point = 23C  Moderate fire risk. Inhalation, ingestion and skin absorption causes irritation.  Narcotic effects at high concentrations.  May be toxic. 
 
 
 
LINK: [http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ipcsneng/neng0489.html International Chemical Safety Card]
 
 
 
== Sources Checked for Data in Record ==
 
  
 
* Michael McCann, ''Artist Beware'', Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979
 
* Michael McCann, ''Artist Beware'', Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979

Latest revision as of 14:33, 18 October 2022

Description

A colorless liquid with a sweet ketone-like odor. Methyl butyl ketone is used as a solvent for lacquer and plastics as well as a component in paint and varnish removers.

Synonyms and Related Terms

MBK; 2-hexanone; propylacetone

Chemical structure

Methyl butyl ketone.jpg

Risks

  • Flammable. Flash point = 23C
  • Moderate fire risk.
  • Inhalation, ingestion and skin absorption causes irritation.
  • Narcotic effects at high concentrations.
  • May be toxic.
  • ThermoFisher: SDS

Physical an Chemical Properties

Soluble in ethanol, ether. Slightly soluble in water.

Composition CH3COC4H9
CAS 591-78-6
Melting Point -57 C
Density 0.830 g/ml
Molecular Weight mol. wt. = 100.2
Refractive Index 1.395
Boiling Point 127 C

Resources and Citations

  • Michael McCann, Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979
  • The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 6112
  • CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, Robert Weast (ed.), CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, v. 61, 1980 Comment: ref. index=1.395