Re: [VAC] Sticker Removal

[Toby Folwick <toby_folwick@xxxxxxxxx>]

Interesting: Bill -- I had to look it up before I
replied just in case methyl ethyl keytone was the
technical name for urine or some other cruel joke
(teasing).  (information attached) - also - where does
one obtain this substance? (Garnett?)

<--- information about MEK (LONG) --->

Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) is a colourless liquid with
a sweet/sharp, fragrant, acetone-like odour. It is an
EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOUR. The vapour is
heavier than air and may spread long distances and
distant ignition and flashback are possible. MEK is
highly volatile. It is irritating to eyes and
respiratory tract and a central nervous system
depressant. High vapour concentrations may cause
headache, nausea, dizziness, drowsiness,
incoordination and confusion. MEK also causes eye
irritation. It is an aspiration hazard. Swallowing or
vomiting of the liquid may result in aspiration into
the lungs. MEK is a POSSIBLE REPRODUCTIVE HAZARD - may
cause fetotoxicity based on animal data. 

The major use is as a solvent, particularly for
various coating systems, such as vinyl, adhesives,
nitrocellulose, and acrylic coatings; for paint
removers, lacquers, varnishes, spray paints, sealers,
glues, magnetic tapes, printing inks, resins, rosins,
cleaning solutions, and polymerization. Used in
dewaxing lubricating oils, degreasing of metals, in
the production of synthetic leathers, transparent
paper and aluminum foil, and as a chemical
intermediate and catalyst. Extraction solvent in the
processing of foodstuffs and food ingredients. MEK is
found in some fruits and vegetables and occurs
naturally in blood, urine and exhaled air, probably as
a minor product of normal metabolism.

Methyl ethyl ketone is also known as 2-butanone,
3-butanone, butanone, ethyl methyl ketone, MEK, methyl
acetone and methyl-2-propanone. 




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Toby Folwick WBCCI # 2029
email. toby_folwick@yahoo.com