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4-hydroxy-4-methylpentan-2-one
EC / List no.: 204-626-7
CAS no.: 123-42-2
Mol. formula: C6H12O2
Warning! According to the harmonised classification and labelling (CLP00) approved by the European Union, this substance causes serious eye irritation.
Additionally, the classification provided by companies to ECHA in REACH registrations identifies that this substance is a flammable liquid and vapour, is suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child and may cause respiratory irritation.
This substance is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 10 000 to < 100 000 tonnes per annum.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Consumer Uses
This substance is used in the following products:
coating products,
anti-freeze products,
biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products),
lubricants and greases,
fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay and
finger paints.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and
outdoor use.
Article service life
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials) and
indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment).
This substance can be found in complex articles, with no release intended:
vehicles.
This substance can be found in products with material based on:
stone, plaster, cement, glass or ceramic (e.g. dishes, pots/pans, food storage containers, construction and isolation material),
metal (e.g. cutlery, pots, toys, jewellery) and
plastic (e.g. food packaging and storage, toys, mobile phones).
Widespread uses by professional workers
This substance is used in the following products:
coating products,
fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay,
polymers,
adhesives and sealants,
air care products,
anti-freeze products,
biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products),
finger paints,
fertilisers,
plant protection products,
perfumes and fragrances and
washing & cleaning products.
ECHA has no public registered data on the types of manufacture using this substance.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and
outdoor use.
Formulation or re-packing
This substance is used in the following products:
coating products,
fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay,
polymers,
adhesives and sealants,
air care products,
anti-freeze products,
biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products),
finger paints,
fertilisers,
plant protection products,
perfumes and fragrances and
washing & cleaning products.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
formulation of mixtures,
in processing aids at industrial sites,
formulation in materials,
manufacturing of the substance,
in the production of articles and
as processing aid.
Uses at industrial sites
This substance is used in the following products:
coating products,
inks and toners,
textile treatment products and dyes and
adhesives and sealants.
This substance is used in the following areas:
printing and recorded media reproduction and
building & construction work.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
chemicals,
food products,
textile, leather or fur,
wood and wood products,
pulp, paper and paper products,
fabricated metal products,
electrical, electronic and optical equipment and
machinery and vehicles.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
in processing aids at industrial sites,
of substances in closed systems with minimal release,
in the production of articles,
formulation in materials and
as processing aid.
Manufacture
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
manufacturing of the substance,
formulation of mixtures,
in processing aids at industrial sites and
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates).
The InfoCard summarises the non-confidential data on substances as held in the databases of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), including data provided by third parties. The InfoCard is automatically generated. Information requirements under different legislative frameworks may therefore not be up–to–date or complete. Substance manufacturers and importers are responsible for consulting official publications. This InfoCard is covered by the ECHA Legal Disclaimer.
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