Toxicity Profile for Methyl n-amyl ketone (1988)
Abstract
Methyl n-amyl ketone (MAK) has been reported to be a skin, eye, nose and throat irritant in man and laboratory animals. It did not exhibit any skin sensitizing potential in human or guinea-pig studies. Acute toxicity in laboratory animals was low by the dermal route, but moderate following oral administration. Inhalation of the vapour by rats, mice and guinea-pigs caused central nervous system effects. Mild effects on the liver and kidney were described following oral studies in rats. MAK enhanced the toxicity of another solvent.
What are Toxicity Profiles?
Toxicity Profiles are comprehensive, yet concise, monographs on the hazard potential of individual chemicals.
They are written by scientists specially trained in the evaluation of toxicity data and are prepared principally from primary information sources.
View the full list of Toxicity Profiles currently available.
For further information on these expert toxicity reviews including prices, please complete the
enquiry form on the contact us page.
