Product ID:ACETONE (DIMETHYL KETONE)
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N006559
MSDS Number: BCNBL

SHELL CHEMICAL COMPANY

1 SHELL PLAZA
HOUSTON, TX 77001
US

Emergency Phone: 713-473-9461

Info Phone: 713-241-4819

Cage: 86961

SHELL CHEMICAL COMPANY A DIV. OF SHELL OIL CO.

2463 HOUSTON, TX 77001 US

Telephone: 713-473-9461

Cage: 86961

ACETONE (SARA III)

CAS: 67-64-1

RTECS: AL3150000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 1000PPM

ACGIH TLV: 750PPM/1000STEL;9293

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

Effects of Overexposure:EYE,NOSE,THROAT IRRIT,DIZZINESS. VAPS DEADEN
SENSE OF SMELL. POSS UNCONSCIOUSNESS FROM HIGH VAP CONC

First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF
BREATHING HAS STOPPED. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES: FLUSH W/H*2O
FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGEST: INDUCE
VOMITING. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & H*2O.

Flash Point:-15F (TCC)
Lower Limits:2.6
Upper Limits:12.8
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL,"ALCOHOL FOAM",CO*2,H*2O SPRAY OR FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:VERY VOLATILE & EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. VERY VOLATILE,EXTREMELY
FLAMMABLE. ELIMINATE IGNITON SOURCES. WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING,BREATHING APPARATUS. KEEP OUT OF SEWERS,OTHER PUBLIC H*2O
SYSTEMS. NOTIFY AUTHORITIES IF THIS HAPPENS/IS THREATENED. (SEE
SUPP DATA)

Handling and Storage Precautions:HIGHLY FLAMMABLE & VERY VOLATILE. USE
IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS.
Other Precautions:USE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED AIR PACK OR ORGANIC
CANISTER.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST AS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN TLV. GENERAL
MECHANICL
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS SLEEVES & APRONS
Supplemental Safety and Health
STEPS FOR RELEASE/SPILL: VENTILATE AREA. DIKE,PUMP OFF LRG SPILLS INTO
SALVAGE/STORAGE CNTNRS. TAKE UP RESIDUE,SM SPILLS W/ABSORBENT.
PLACE IN LEAK-PROOF STEEL DRUMS. SEAL,MARK "FLAMMABLE LIQ"

HCC:F3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:133F
Vapor Pres:181
Vapor Density:2.0
Spec Gravity:0.797
Evaporation Rate & Reference:5.6 (BU AC)
Solubility in Water:100%
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS MOBILE LIQUID. MILD ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:SPARKS & OPEN FLAME.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTROLLED INCINERATION OR BURIAL IN APPROVED
LANDFILL. WASTE DISPOSAL MUST BE IAW FEDERAL,STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

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