Synonyms
3-Hexanone (natural); 3-Oxohexane; Aethylpropylketon [German]; Ethyl propyl ketone; [ChemIDplus] UN1224
Description
Colorless liquid; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Used as a solvent; [Hawley]
Comments
A strong irritant; [Hawley] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Vapor Pressure
13.9 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LCLo (rat) = 4,000 ppm/4h
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Ketones, liquid, n.o.s." VP from ChemIDplus;
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: