Chemical Sampling Information
Methyl Isopropyl Ketone
 Field Definitions
 Analytical Methods
General Description

NAME: Methyl Isopropyl Ketone

SYNONYM(s): (1)RTECS 85-86

IMIS: M165

CAS: 563-80-4

NIOSH: RTECS EL9100000; 21822

DOT: UN2397 Flammable Liquid

DESCRIPTION:

Colorless liquid; BP 93 C; Very slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol and ether.
MW: 86.15;
MOLFM: C5H10O



Exposure Limits

ACGIH TLV: 200 ppm, 705 mg/m3 -TWA

NIOSH REL: 200 ppm TWA

Health Factors


Monitoring

PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):



MEDIA: Charcoal Tube (100/50 mg sections; 20/40 mesh)
ANL SOLVENT: Carbon Disulfide
MAX V: 10 Liter   MAX F: 0.1 L/min
ANL 1: Gas Chromatography; GC/FID
REF: 2 (OSHA In-house file)
CLASS: Partially Validated
NOTE: Keep samples cold and ship overnight.


Revision Date: 06/25/1992
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