Methyl Isobutyl Ketone
CAS Number
108-10-1Synonym
MIBK; MIK; Isobutyl methyl ketone; Isopropylacetone; 2-Methyl-4-pentanone; 4-Methyl-2-Pentanone; 4-Methyl-2-oxopentane; 2-Methylpropylmethylketone; Hexone; Isohexanone; Isobutylmethyl ketone
Occurrence/Use
Solvent, denaturant, excipient in drugs; component of adhesives used for packaging, transporting, or holding food
Proposition 65
Chemical Status
| Cancer: | Currently listed |
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| Reproductive Toxicity : | Currently listed |
Cancer
Cancer - Listing Mechanism
Labor Code
| Listed as causing : | Listed as causing: Cancer |
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Reproductive Toxicity
| Listed as causing: | Developmental Toxicity |
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| Basis for Listing : | Authoritative Bodies-US Environmental Protection Agency |
Documents, Presentations, and Publications
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Public notices related to this chemical
- Chemicals Listed As Known to the State to Cause Cancer (Megestrol Acetate) and Reproductive Toxicity (Methyl Isobutyl Ketone)
- Notice of Intent to List: Methyl Isobutyl Ketone
- Request for Relevant Information on Chemical Being Considered for Listing by the Authoritative Bodies Mechanism: Methyl Isobutyl Ketone
- Estrogen–progestogen (combined) used as menopausal therapy, Etoposide, Etoposide in combination with cisplatin and bleomycin, Methyl isobutyl ketone, MOPP (vincristine-prednisone-nitrogen mustard-procarbazine mixture) Listed as Carcinogens
- Notice of Intent to List Chemicals: Estrogen–progestogen (combined) used as menopausal therapy, Etoposide, Etoposide in combination with cisplatin and bleomycin, Methyl isobutyl ketone, MOPP (vincristine-prednisone-nitrogen mustard-procarbazine mixture)
Water
California Public Health Goals Data
| Notification Level (μg/L): | 120 |
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| Notification Level - Download: | Proposed Action Level for Methyl Isobutyl Ketone |