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acetone

Product catalog summary

Product Identification
Product Name: Acetone
Other Names: Dimethyl Ketone
UN Number: 1090
Classification: Hazardous according to Worksafe Australia
Dangerous Goods Class: 3.1
Hazchem Code: 3 [Y] P.G. III
Poison Schedule Number: 5
Use: Solvent or blending agent

Physical Description/Properties
Appearance: Clear, colourless liquid with a strong odour
Boiling Point: 56°C
Vapour Pressure: 25kPA at 20°C
Specific Gravity: 0.79
Flashpoint: -17°C (ABEL)
Flammability Limits: LEL 2.6, UEL 12.8
Solubility: Miscible in water

Ingredients
Chemical Entity: Acetone
CAS Number: 67-64-1
Proportion: >99%

Health Hazard Information
Highly volatile and inflammable. Avoid inhalation, ingestion, and contact with eyes and skin.
Acute Effects:
Swallowed: May cause irritation, drowsiness, or unconsciousness.
Eye: Irritant, may cause corneal damage.
Skin: Irritant, may cause dermatitis.
Inhaled: Irritant to mucous membranes, may cause headaches, dizziness, or unconsciousness.
Chronic Effects: Not known.

First Aid
Swallowed: Contact a doctor or Poison Information Centre immediately. Induce vomiting only if conscious.
Eye: Rinse with water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention.
Skin: Wash with soap and water, remove contaminated clothing.
Inhaled: Move to fresh air, keep warm and at rest, seek medical advice.
First Aid Facilities: Eyewash fountains and safety showers.
Advice to Doctor: Gastric lavage only after endotracheal intubation.

Precaution for Use
Exposure Standards: 750 ppm 8-hour time-weighted average.
Engineering Controls: Use in well-ventilated areas.
Personal Protection: Avoid contact, wear goggles, gloves, and protective clothing.
Flammability: Avoid heat, sparks, and ignition sources.

Safe Handling Information
Storage and Transport: Store in a cool, ventilated area away from heat and flames.
Spills and Disposal: Extinguish ignition sources, use absorbents, dispose of according to regulations.
Fire/Explosion Hazard: Use alcohol foam, CO2, or BCF extinguishers.

Contact Information
Contact Point: Mr. Les Baker, NORGLASS LABORATORIES PTY. LIMITED

Catalog excerpts

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 respiratory...

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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 buildup....

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