Product ID:ACETONE
MSDS Date:01/05/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-003-0262
MSDS Number: BGCPG

J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO

222 RED SCHOOL LANE
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865
US

Emergency Phone: (201) 859-2151/800-424-9300(CHEMTR)

Info Phone: 800-JTBAKER

Cage: DO870

MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC.

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

ACETONE (SARA III)

CAS: 67-64-1

RTECS: AL3150000

Fraction By Weight: 90-100%

OSHA PEL 1000PPM

ACGIH TLV: 750PPM/1000STEL;9293

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 9750 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALED:IRRITATION
NOSE,THROAT,HEADACHE,
NAUSEA,VOMITING,DIZZINESS,NARCOSIS,RESPIRATORY FAILURE,LOW BLOOD
PRESSURE, CNS DEPRESSION,COMA. SKIN:IRRITATION,POSSIBLE DERMATITIS
&/OR ABSORPTION. EYE:SEVERE IRRITATION,POSSIBLE TEMP CORNEAL
DAMAGE. INGESTED:G/I IRRITATION,HEADACHE,NAUSEA,CNS DEPRES.
CHRONIC:LIVER/KIDNEY DAMAG
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE IDENTIFIED
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED:IRRITATION NOSE,THROAT,HEADACHE,
NAUSEA,VOMITING,DIZZINESS,NARCOSIS,RESPIRATORY FAILURE,LOW BLOOD
PRESSURE, CNS DEPRESSION,COMA. SKIN:IRRITATION POSSIBLE DERMATITIS.
EYE:SEVERE IRRITATION,POSS IBLE TEMP CORNEAL DAMAGE. INGESTED:G/I
IRRITATION,HEADACHE, NAUSEA,DIZZINESS,CNS DEPRESSION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:CHRONIC RESPIRATORY DISEASE, SKIN
DISORDERS, EYE DISORDERS.

First Aid:IF ANY IRRITATION PERSISTS OR IS SEVERE, SEE A DOCTOR.
EYE:FLUSH W/WATER 15 MIN. SKIN:FLUSH WITH WATER. INHALED:REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. AID/RESTORE BREATHING IF NECESSARY. INGESTED:DO NOT
INDUCE VOMITING . GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS WATER. NOTHING BY MOUTH IF
UNCONSCIOUS. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN:ASPIRATION HAZARD! IF NECESSARY TO
EVACUATE STOMACH, USE METHOD LEAST LIKELY TO CAUSE ASPIRATION INTO
LUNGS.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:-2F,-18C
Lower Limits:2.2%
Upper Limits:13%
Extinguishing Media:USE ALCOHOL FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL OR CO2. (WATER MAY
BE INEFFECTIVE).
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND SCBA W/
FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED PRESSURE DEMAND MODE. USE WATER TO KEEP
FIRE- EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS ARE HEAVIER THAN AIR AND MAY
TRAVEL ALONG GROUND OR FLOOR, THEN 'FLASH BACK' FROM A DISTANT
IGNITION SOURCE. CONTACT W/STRONG OXIDIZERS MAY CAUSE FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. ELIMINATE
ALL IGNITION SOURCES. STOP LEAK IF POSSIBLE W/OUT RISK. USE H2O
SPRAY TO REDUCE VAPORS. TAKE UP W/SAND/OTHER NON-COMBUSTIBLE
ABSORBANT & PLACE INTO CONTAIN ER FOR DISPOSAL. FLUSH AREA W/WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE IN
COOL,DRY,WELL- VENTED,FLAMMABLE LIQUID STORAGE AREA. ISOLATE FROM
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:BOND & GROUND CONTAINERS WHEN TRANSFERRING LIQUID.

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATORY PROTECTION REQUIRED ABOVE TLV: AT
CONCENTRATIONS UP TO 5000 PPM, CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR
W/ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE IS RECOMMENDED. ABOVE THIS LEVEL, AN SCBA
IS RECOMMENDED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:BUTYL RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY (CHEMICAL SPLASH) GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NO FURTHER EQUIPMENT GIVEN ON MSDS BY MFR.
Work Hygienic Practices:MFR: ? HMIS:USE GOOD CHEMICAL HYGIENE PRACTICE.
AVOID UNNECESSARY CONTACT. WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING OR
DRINKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:F2
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:133F,56C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-139F,-95C
Vapor Pres:184 MM
Vapor Density:2.0
Spec Gravity:0.79
Evaporation Rate & Reference:14.4 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE (100%)
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID. SWEET ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS, STRONG ACIDS & BASES, HALOGEN COMPOUNDS, AMINES &
AMMONIA,
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAME, OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE &
LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER:U002
HMIS SUGGESTS INCINERATION AS DISPOSAL METHOD.

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