Synonyms: Dimethyl; 2-propanone; dimethylketal
.: 67-64-1
: 58.08
: (CH3)2CO
Product Codes:
J.T. Baker: 5008, 5018, 5356, 5580, 5965, 5975, 9001, 9002, 9003, 9004, 9005, 9006, 9007, 9008, 9009, 9010, 9015, 9024, 9036, 9125, 9254, 9271, A134, V655
: 0018, 2432, 2435, 2437, 2438, 2440, 2443, 2850, H451, H580, H981
Ingredient Percent --------------------------------------- ------------ ------------ --------- Acetone 67-64-1 99 - 100% Yes
Emergency Overview
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DANGER! EXTREMELY LIQUID AND . MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRE. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR . CAUSES TO , EYES AND . AFFECTS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.
SAF-T-DATA(tm) Ratings (Provided here for your convenience)
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: 2 - Moderate
: 3 - Severe ()
Reactivity Rating: 0 - None
Contact Rating: 3 - Severe
Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES & SHIELD; LAB COAT & APRON; VENT HOOD; PROPER GLOVES; CLASS B EXTINGUISHER
Storage Color Code: Red ()
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Potential Health Effects
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of s the . May cause coughing, dizziness, dullness, and headache. Higher can produce central nervous system depression, , and unconsciousness.
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Swallowing small amounts is not likely to produce harmful effects. of larger amounts may produce abdominal pain, and . Aspiration into lungs can produce severe lung damage and is a medical emergency. Other symptoms are expected to parallel .
Skin Contact:
due to defatting action on . Causes redness, pain, drying and cracking of the .
Eye Contact:
are to the eyes. Splashes may cause severe , with stinging, tearing, redness and pain.
Exposure:
Prolonged or repeated contact may produce severe or .
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:
Use of ic beverages enhances effects. Exposure may increase the potential of , such as chloroform, trichloroethane.
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Remove to . If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.
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Aspiration hazard. If swallowed, may occur spontaneously, but DO NOT INDUCE. If occurs, keep head below hips to prevent aspiration into lungs. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician immediately.
Skin Contact:
Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.
Eye Contact:
Immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting upper and lower eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention.
Fire:
: -20C (-4F) CC
: 465C (869F)
in % by volume:
lel: 2.5; uel: 12.8
Extremely Liquid and ! may cause flash fire.
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Above , -air are within noted above. can flow along surfaces to distant ignition source and flash back. Contact with strong may cause fire. Sealed containers may rupture when heated. This material may produce a floating fire hazard. Sensitive to static discharge.
Media:
, foam or . Water may be ineffective. Water spray may be used to keep fire exposed containers cool, dilute spills to , protect personnel attempting to stop leak and disperse .
Special Information:
In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and -approved with full facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Remove all sources of ignition. Wear appropriate as specified in Section 8. Isolate hazard area. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. Contain and recover liquid when possible. Use non-sparking tools and equipment. Collect liquid in an appropriate container or absorb with an material (e. g., vermiculite, dry sand, earth), and place in a waste container. Do not use materials, such as saw . Do not flush to sewer! If a leak or spill has not ignited, use water spray to disperse the , to protect personnel attempting to stop leak, and to flush spills away from exposures. US Regulations ( ) require reporting spills and releases to soil, water and in excess of reportable quantities. The toll free number for the US Coast Guard National Response Center is (800) 424-8802.
J. T. Baker SOLUSORB� adsorbent is recommended for spills of this product.
Protect against physical damage. Store in a cool, dry well- location, away from any area where the fire hazard may be acute. Outside or detached storage is preferred. Separate from . Containers should be bonded and grounded for transfers to avoid static sparks. Storage and use areas should be No areas. Use non-sparking type tools and equipment, including proof . Containers of this material may be when empty since they retain product residues (, liquid); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.
Airborne :
Acetone:
- (): 1000 ()
- (): 500 (),
750 () A4 - not classifiable as a human
System:
A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures below the Airborne . is generally preferred because it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work area. Please refer to the document, Industrial , A Manual of Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details.
Personal ( Approved):
If the exposure limit is exceeded and are not feasible, a half-face may be worn for up to ten times the exposure limit, or the maximum use specified by the appropriate regulatory agency or supplier, whichever is lowest. A full-face piece may be worn up to 50 times the exposure limit, or the maximum use specified by the appropriate regulatory agency or supplier, whichever is lowest. For emergencies or instances where the exposure levels are not known, use a full-face piece positive-pressure, -supplied . WARNING: s do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Skin Protection:
Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat, apron or coveralls, as appropriate, to prevent contact.
Eye Protection:
Use safety goggles and/or a full face shield where splashing is possible. Maintain fountain and quick-drench facilities in work area.
Appearance:
Clear, colorless, liquid.
Odor:
Fragrant, mint-like
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in all proportions in water.
:
0.79 @ 20C/4C
No information found.
% by volume @ 21C (70F):
100
:
56.5C (133F) @ 760
:
-95C (-139F)
(Air=1):
2.0
():
400 @ 39.5C (104F)
(BuAc=1):
ca. 7.7
Stability:
Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
Products:
and may form when heated to .
:
Will not occur.
:
Concentrated nitric and sulfuric , materials, chloroform, s, compounds, , t-butoxide.
Conditions to Avoid:
Heat, flames, ignition sources and .
Oral rat : 5800 /kg; rat : 50,100; eye rabbit, Standard Draize, 20 severe; investigated as a tumorigen, , reproductive effector.
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Ingredient Known Anticipated Category
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Acetone (67-64-1) No No None
Environmental Fate:
When released into the soil, this material is expected to readily . When released into the soil, this material is expected to leach into groundwater. When released into the soil, this material is expected to quickly . When released into water, this material is expected to readily . When released to water, this material is expected to quickly . This material has a log octanol-water partition coefficient of less than 3.0. This material is not expected to significantly bioaccumulate. When released into the air, this material may be moderately degraded by reaction with photochemically produced hydroxyl radicals. When released into the air, this material may be moderately degraded by photolysis. When released into the air, this material is expected to be readily removed from the atmosphere by wet deposition.
Environmental :
This material is not expected to be to aquatic life. The /96-hour values for fish are over 100 /l.
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be handled as waste and sent to a approved incinerator or disposed in a approved waste facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.
Domestic (Land, D.O.T.)
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Proper Shipping Name: ACETONE
Hazard Class: 3
UN1090
Packing Group: II
Information reported for product/size: 188L
International (Water, I.M.O.)
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Proper Shipping Name: ACETONE
Hazard Class: 3
UN1090
Packing Group: II
Information reported for product/size: 188L
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Ingredient EC Japan Australia
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Acetone (67-64-1) Yes Yes Yes Yes
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Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
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Acetone (67-64-1) Yes Yes No Yes
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Ingredient TPQ List Catg.
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Acetone (67-64-1) No No Yes No
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Ingredient 261.33 8(d)
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Acetone (67-64-1) 5000 U002 No
Weapons Convention: No 12(b): No CDTA: Yes
311/312: Acute: Yes Chronic: No Fire: Yes Pressure: No
Reactivity: No (Pure / Liquid)
Australian Hazchem Code: 2[Y]E
Schedule: None allocated.
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This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the CPR.
Ratings: Health: 1 : 3 Reactivity: 0
Label Hazard Warning:
DANGER! EXTREMELY LIQUID AND . MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRE. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR . CAUSES TO , EYES AND . AFFECTS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.
Label Precautions:
Keep away from heat, sparks and flame.
Keep container closed.
Use only with adequate .
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Avoid breathing .
Avoid contact with eyes, and clothing.
Label First Aid:
Aspiration hazard. If swallowed, may occur spontaneously, but DO NOT INDUCE. If occurs, keep head below hips to prevent aspiration into lungs. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician immediately. If , remove to . If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. In case of contact, immediately or with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. In all cases, get medical attention.
Product Use:
Laboratory Reagent.
Revision Information:
No Changes.
Disclaimer:
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Baker, Inc. provides the information contained herein in good faith but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. This document is intended only as a guide to the appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a properly trained person using this product. Individuals receiving the information must exercise their independent judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular purpose. BAKER, INC. MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION SET FORTH HEREIN OR THE PRODUCT TO WHICH THE INFORMATION REFERS. ACCORDINGLY, BAKER, INC. WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM USE OF OR RELIANCE UPON THIS INFORMATION.
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Prepared by: Environmental Health & Safety
Phone Number: (314) 654-1600 (U.S.A.)
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