Acetone

(Ketone, Dimethyl)

02/24/97

Protective Equipment

Eyes

• Wear Chemical safety Glasses and Faceshield(8-inch minimum).
• Eye bath should be present nearby

Skin

• Wear chemical resistant gloves and other clothing to prevent contact.
  

Respiratory

• An NIOSH/MSHA-approved Respirator is recommended.
• Mechanical Exhaust is Required.
• Do NOT breath vapor
  

Special Precautions

• Safety shower should be nearby
• Wash thoroughly after handling.
• Storage:

1. store in a cool dry place
2. store away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

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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