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Date of Issue: May 2011 Pages: 1 of 3 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET PRODUCT: ACETONE IDENTIFICATION CLASSIFICATION : HAZARDOUS. According to criteria of Worksafe Australia. Product Name : ACETONE Other Names : DIMETHYL KETONE Manufacturers Product Code : 3014 UN Number : 1090 Correct Shipping Name : Solvent. Flammable Liquid. Dangerous Goods Class & Subsidiary Risk : 3.1 Hazchem Code : 3 [Y] P.G. III Poison Schedule Number : 5 Use : As a solvent or blending agent. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION/PROPERTIES Appearance : Clear, Colourless Liquid with a strong odour. Boiling Point °C : 56 Vapour Pressure 25°C ° : 25kPA at 20 deg. C Specific Gravity : 0.79 Flashpoint °C : -17 (ABEL) Flammability limits : : LEL 2.6 UEL 12.8 Solubility in water : Miscible in Water

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Page 2 of 3 - Acetone INGREDIENTS Chemical Entity CAS Number Proportions Acetone 67-64-1 >99% HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION Health Effect : Highly volatile and inflammable product. Handle with EXTREME care. Avoid inhalation and ingestion. Eye and skin contact. Acute : Swallowed : May cause irritation of mouth, throat and digestive tract. Large dose may cause drowsiness and may lead to unconsciousness. Eye : Eye irritant, may cause corneal damage. Skin : Skin irritant, prolonged and repeated contact may cause defatting or dermatitis or both. Inhaled : Vapour is irritant to mucous membrane and...

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Page 3 of 3 - Acetone PRECAUTION FOR USE Exposure standards : 750 ppm 8 hour time, weighted average. Engineering controls : Use only in well ventilated areas. Avoid breathing solvent vapour. Ensure ventilation is adequate to maintain air concentration below exposure standards. Personal Protection : Avoid eye and skin contact. Wear chemical goggles or faceshield. Wear chemical resistant gloves. Wear supplied air breathing apparatus in confined areas. Wear protective clothing to avoid skin contact. Flammability : Flammable liquid - avoid heat sparks and all sources of ignition. Avoid vapour...

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