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What happens if you get MEK on your skin?
* Methyl Ethyl Ketone can irritate the skin causing a rash or burning feeling on contact. Repeated exposure can cause drying and cracking of the skin. * Contact can severely irritate and burn the eyes, leading to permanent damage.
Is MEK harmful to humans?
People exposed to MEK have nose, throat, skin and eye irritation. If MEK is inhaled with other harmful chemicals, the damage can be more serious. Animals that breathed or swallowed high levels of MEK had serious health effects, including birth defects, fainting and death.
Is MEK a hazardous chemical?
Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) is an organic solvent used throughout the paint and print industry. It is listed as a hazardous chemical by the United States Environmental Protection Agency but the neuropsychological and neuropathic effects from exposure are reported variously.
Can MEK be absorbed through the skin?
A severe exposure can cause unconsciousness. Skin Contact: May cause mild irritation. Can be absorbed through the skin, but harmful effects are not expected.
Why is MEK banned?
On March 30, 1998, EPA denied the petition based on the conclusion that Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), such as MEK, contribute to the formation of tropospheric ozone which is known to cause significant adverse effects to human health and the environment.
Do you need a respirator for MEK?
A disposable mask cannot be used with MEK. It must be a full facepiece reusable respirator with organic vapor chemical cartridges up to 3000 PPM. Anything over 3000 ppm work site concentration would be supplied air only.
How do chemical burns occur?
Many chemical burns occur accidentally through misuse of products such as those for hair, skin, and nail care. Although injuries do occur at home, the risk of sustaining a chemical burn is much greater in the workplace, especially in businesses and manufacturing plants that use large quantities of chemicals.
What is MEK in magnetic tape?
It is also a component of the solvent system used to produce the magnetic tape. MEK is also a solvent necessary for the polymerization process of polysterenes, acrylonitril-butadien-styrene (ABS) and butadien-styrene rubber (SBR).
What is Mekmek?
MEK is also a solvent necessary for the polymerization process of polysterenes, acrylonitril-butadien-styrene (ABS) and butadien-styrene rubber (SBR).
What household products can cause chemical burns?
A variety of household products can cause chemical burns, including: 1 Ammonia 2 Battery acid 3 Bleach 4 Concrete mix 5 Drain or toilet bowl cleaners 6 Metal cleaners 7 Pool chlorinators 8 Tooth -whitening products More