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Methyl Ethyl Ketone

C4H8O molecular formula for methyl ethyl ketone (MEK).

C4H8O (Methyl Ethyl Ketone)

Colorless fairly volatile liquid with a pleasant pungent odor. Does not react with water or many common materials. Stable in normal transportation. 

Specifications we measure

RangeResolutionTechnologySensor Module
300 PPM1Photo Ionization DetectorES-VOC-4PI300

OSHA Guidelines

  • TWA : 200 PPM (8-hr )

NIOSH Guidelines

  • TWA : 200 PPM (10-hr )
  • STEL : 300 PPM (15 min.)

Health effects

Liquid causes eye burn.Vapor irritates eyes, nose, and throat; can cause headache, dizziness, nausea, weakness, and loss of consciousness.