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IRIS Toxicological Review of Methyl Ethyl Ketone (2003 Final)
Citation:
U.S. EPA. IRIS Toxicological Review of Methyl Ethyl Ketone (2003 Final). 2003.
Impact/Purpose:
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) is used as a solvent in the application of protective coatings (varnishes) and adhesives (glues and cements), in magnetic tape production, in smokeless powder manufacture, in the dewaxing of lubricating oil, in vinyl film manufacture, and in food processing.
Description:
EPA announced the release of the final report, Toxicological Review of Methyl Ethyl Ketone: in support of the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS). The updated Summary for Methyl Ethyl Ketone and accompanying toxicological review have been added to the IRIS Database.
Record Details:
Record Type:DOCUMENT( IRIS ASSESSMENT)
Product Published Date:05/13/2003
Record Last Revised:03/09/2017
Record ID:
56432