Product ID:ACETONE ACS
MSDS Date:04/06/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-8955
MSDS Number: BDQXP

MALLINCKRODT INC. SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION

PARIS BYPASS
PARIS, KY 40361
US

Emergency Phone: 314-982-5000

Info Phone: 314-982-5000

Cage: 62910

SANCHEZ & ASSOCIATES

1649 COLTON (MAY BE OUT OF BUSINESS !), CA 92324 US

Telephone: 714-370-3921/FAX824-0341 ALL WRONG#

Cage: 0HF19

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RAT LD50: 9750 MG/KG (RTECS, 1982)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-EYES:SPLASHES MAY CAUSE SEVERE
IRRITATION, SKIN:IRRITATION, INHALATION:IRRITATING TO THE NOSE,
THROAT, AND MUCOUS MEMBRANE, AFFECTS CNS, INGESTION:MAY PRODUCE
NARCOTIC EFFECTS. CHRONIC-SKIN:PROL ONGED OR REPEATED SKIN CONTACT
MAY PRODUCE SEVERE IRRITATION OR DERMATITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION:CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT
IRRITATION,DIZZINESS,DULLNESS, AND HEADACHE. INGESTION:MAY CAUSE
SYMPTOMS PARALLEL TO INHALATION. MAY PRODUCE NARCOTIC EFFECTS.
EYES/SKIN:CAUSES PAIN,SEVERE IRRITAT ION.VAPORS MAY CAUSE
IRRITATION,BLURREDVISION.PROLONGED/REPEATED CONTACT CAUSES DRYNESS
AND DERMATITS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ENHANCES TOXIC
EFFECTS.PERSONS WITH A SKIN OR RESPIRATORY SYSTEM AILMENT OR
DISORDER MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO EFFECTS OF THIS PRODUCT.

First Aid:SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.WASH WITH SOAP AND
WATER.GET MEDICAL HELP IF IRRITATION PERSISTS; INHALATION:REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR & RESTORE BREATHING IF NECESSARY.GET MEDICAL HELP;
EYE:IMMEDIATELY FL USH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES WHILE HOLDING
EYELIDS OPEN.CALL A PHYSICIAN; INGESTION:IMMEDIATELY CALL A
PHYSICIAN.GIVE TWO GLASSES OF WATER AND INDUCE VOMITING.NOTHING BY
MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:0F,-18C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:869F
Lower Limits:2.6
Upper Limits:12.8
Extinguishing Media:WATER, FOAM, CARBON IOXIDE, OR DRY CHEMICAL. WATER
SPRAY MAY BE USED TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER TO
FLUSH SPILLS AWAY & DILUTE THE MIXTURE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE
PRODUCTION OF HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS. ABOVE FLASH POINT
VAPOR-AIR MIXTURES ARE EXPLOSIVEWITHIN FLAMMABLE LIMITS.

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB ON PAPER,VERMICULITE OR ABSORBENT &
TRANSFER TO HOOD.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,WELL VENTILATED
AREA.KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED.PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE.OUTSIDE
OR DETACHED STORAGE IS PREFERRED.
Other Precautions:BOND AND GROUND PROPERLY THE CONTAINERS WHEN
TRANSFERRING THE LIQUID FROM ONE CONTAINER TO ANOTHER CONTAINER TO
AVOID STATIC SPARKS. STORAGE AND USE AREAS SHOULD BE NO SMOKING
AREAS.USE NON-SPARKING T YPE TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR. AIR-SUPPLIED
OR FILTERING TYPE WITH ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGES ARE RECOMMENDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL AND OR GENERAL EXHAUST RECOMMENDED. REFER TO ACGIH
DOCUMENT,"INDUSTRIAL VENTILATION,A MANUAL OF RECOMM.PRACTICES".
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, NITRILE, OR POLYVINYL ALCOHOL
Eye Protection:USE CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES & FACESHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER.DO NOT WEAR
CONTACT LENSES WHEN WORKING WITH THIS MATERIAL.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES.WASH HANDS
AFTER EACH USE OF PRODUCT.DO NOT EAT/DRINK/SMOKE IN WORK AREA.SHOWR
AFTER
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:134F,56C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-139F,-95C
Vapor Pres:400 MMHG
Vapor Density:2.0
Spec Gravity:0.8
Evaporation Rate & Reference:CA. 7.7(N-BUTYL ACETATE=1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS, VOLATILE LIQUID WITH FRAGRANT,
MINT-LIKE ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS, CHLOROFORM, ALKALIES, ACIDS, POTASSIUM T-BUTOXIDE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES, SPARKS, AND OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE AND
OTHER HYDROCARBON COMPOUNDS DURING COMBUSTION.

Waste Disposal Methods:ALLOW TO EVAPORATE IN HOOD.DISPOSE OF REMAINING
MATERIAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE RULES.

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