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Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Methyl ethyl ketone
Solvent commonly used in cleaning products and coatings; also known as 2-butanone. Classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC) with moderate acute toxicity and irritant properties.
Tracked contaminantUpdated Apr 25, 2024
Health score-3.0
-5Poor5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Eye irritation, skin irritation, respiratory tract irritation, dizziness, central nervous system depression at high exposures, potential reproductive toxicity with chronic high-level exposure
Benefits
Effective solvent for removing oils, greases, and resins