Class 3 Dangerous Goods: 2-Butanone (UN1193) - Full Guide to Sea Freight Export Operations and Required Documents & Precautions

2-Butanone, commonly known as methine ketone (MEK), is a colorless, transparent, volatile organic compound with a sweet or spicy taste. It is miscible with ethanol, ether, benzene, chloroform, and oils. It can be used as a solvent and synthetic intermediate.

CAS No.: 78-93-3

UN Category: Class 3 UN1193 PGII

Reference Customs Code HS: 2914120000

Packaging: Galvanized steel drums and ISOTANK (capacity 27 tons). UN Correct Transport Name (Chinese): Ethyl Methyl Ketone (甲乙한)

UN Correct Transport Name (English): ETHYL METHYL KETONE (METHYL ETHYL KETONE)

EmS No.: F-E, S-D

Marine Pollutant: No

Commodity Inspection Requirements: 1. No commodity inspection required by HS; 2. Listed in the 2015 Hazardous Chemicals List, therefore this product requires commodity inspection; Additionally, a dual-use item license is required under regulatory conditions.

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