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Acetone (Ketone, Dimethyl)

Protective equipment:

Safety Glass
Eyes:

Wear Chemical safety Glasses and Faceshield(8-inch minimum).


Wear Chemical safety Glasses and Faceshield(8-inch minimum).

Safety Glass
Skin:

Wear chemical resistant gloves and other clothing to prevent contact. 

Safety Glass
Respiratory:

An NIOSH/MSHA-approved Respirator is recommended.

Mechanical Exhaust is Required.

Do NOT breath vapor.

Safety Glass
Protective Clothing:

 

Special Precaution:

 

Toxicity

Toxicity Data

  • UNR-MAN LDLO: 1159 mg/kg
  • ORL-RAT LD50: 5800 mg/kg
  • IHL-RAT LC50: 50100 mg/kg
  • ORL-MUS LD50: 3 gm/kg
  • IPR-MUS LD50: 1297 mg/kg

Target Organs:

  • Brain and Coverings (Recordings from specific areas of cns)
  • Sense Organs (Other olfaction effects)
  • Sense Organs (Conjunctiva irritation)
  • Behavioral (General anesthetic)
  • Behavioral (Muscle weakness)
  • Behavioral (Muscle contraction or spasticity)
  • Lungs, Thorax or Respiration (Respiratory depression)
  • Lungs, Thorax or Respiration (Other changes)
  • Kidney, Urethra, or Bladder (Renal function tests depressed)
  • Fertility (Post-implantation mortality)
  • Only selected entries shown here.

Health

Effects:

  • Inhalation: irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.
  • Eyes: severe irritant to eyes, may cause severe damage.
  • Skin: irritating to skin, may be harmful if absorbed through skin.

*This product is subject to SARA section 313 reporting requirements.

First Aid:

  • Inhalation: remove to fresh air, assist victim in breathing if necessary.
  • Eyes: immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes while separating eyelids with fingers.
  • Skin: Immediately flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes, while removing contaminated clothing.
  • Ingestion: wash out mouth with water. Call a physician.

PEL/TLV

PEL

  • OSHA PEL (General Industry):2400 mg/m3 (1000 ppm)
  • ACGIH STEL 1000 ppm

TLV

  • OSHA TWA 8Hr. (General Industry):2400 mg/m3 (1000 ppm)
  • TLV/TWA 750ppm
  • NIOSH REL (air) 10Hr.TWA 250 ppm

Fire Hazard Data

  • Flash point: 1°F (-17°C)
  • Autoingnition Temperature: 869°F (464°C)
  • Explosion Limits: upper -13% lower-2%
  • Extinguishing Media: carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder or appropriate foam. water may be effective for cooling, but may not effect extinguishments.
  • Special Fire-Fighting Procedures: wear self-contained breathing apparatus, rubber boots and heavy rubber gloves.
  • Unusual Fire Hazards: : extremely flammable. vapor may travel considerable distance to source of ignition and flash back.

NFPA

Health: 1

Flammability: 3

Reactivity: 0

 

Synonyms

Acetone (German, Dutch, polish) 
Chevron Acetone 
Dimethylformaldehyde 
Dimethylketal 
Dimethyl Ketone 
Ketone Propane 
Beta-ketopropane 
2-Propanone 
Pyroacetic Acid 
Pyroacetic Ether

CAS # 67-64-1

Incompatibles

Bases 
Oxidizing Agents 
Reducing Agents 

Structure

Formula: C3H6O

Disposal

Spill Procedures:

  • Evacuate area.
  • Shut off all sources of ignition.
  • Wear self-contained breathing apparatus, rubber boots, and heavy rubber gloves.
  • Cover with an activated carbon absorbent,
  • take up and place in closed containers.
  • Transport outdoors.
  • Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete. 

Disposal:

  • Burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.
  • Caution this material is highly flammable.
Hazardous Decomposition
  • Carbon Monoxide
  • Carbon Dioxide
Physical Data
  • Boiling point: 56°C
  • Melting point: -94°C
  • Flashpoint: 1°F -17°C
  • Explosion limits in air:
    • Upper 13.2%
    • Lower 2.15%
  • Auto ignition temperature: 869°F 464°C
  • Specific gravity: 0.791
  • Vapor Pressure: 184mm 20°C (400mm 39.5°C)
  • Vapor Density: 2

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