Product ID:ACETONE
MSDS Date:12/16/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-015-8437
MSDS Number: BGDNZ

GEORGIA GULF CORPORATION

400 PERIMETER CENTER TER SUITE 595
ATLANTA, GA 30348
US

Emergency Phone: 504-685-2500

Info Phone: 404-395-4585

Preparer: G. J. KOCH

Cage: 49960

GEORGIA GULF CORPORATION

105197 ATLANTA, GA 30348 US

Telephone: 504-685-2500/770-395-4500 GOOD#

Cage: 49960

ACETONE (SARA III)

CAS: 67-64-1

RTECS: AL3150000

Fraction By Weight: 100.0%

OSHA PEL 1000PPM

ACGIH TLV: 750PPM/1000STEL;9293

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:DERMAL RABBIT;20 GM/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACETONE:IRRITATION OF
EYES,SKIN,RESPIRATORY IRRITATION;IRRITATION OF MUCOUS
MEMBRANES,HEADACHE,NAUSEA,DIZZINESS,NARCOSIS.
CHRONIC:DERMATITIS,EYE DAMAGE,KIDNEY OR LIVER DAMAGE;ANESTHETIC
EFFECTS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
LISTED BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF SKIN AND
RESPIRATORY DISORDERS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES;CALL MEDICAL HELP
IMMEDIATELY. SKIN:WASH THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP & WATER.
INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR;SEEK MEDICAL HELP AT ONCE.
INGESTION:GIVE WATER IF CONSC IOUS;CALL A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:1.4/-17C
Lower Limits:2.6
Upper Limits:12.8
Extinguishing Media:FOAM,DRY CHEMICAL,CO*2
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED
AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXPLOSION HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT AND
FLAME

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;REMOVE ALL
IGNITION SOURCES.CONTAIN FREE LIQUID;USE SUITABLE INERT ABSORBENT
MATERIAL AND RECOVER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE, HEAT AND IGNITION SOURCES. KEEP
CONTAINERS CLOSED.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC
VAPORS/MIST IF ABOVE TLV/PEL.
Ventilation:TO MEET TLV REQUIREMENTS.EXPLOSION-PROOF (MECHANICAL OR
GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST)
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE,RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES WITH CUP SHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH. OTHER EQUIPMENT
AS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE EXPOSURE FROM PROLONGED OR REPEATED
CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN. DO NOT
BREATHE VAPORS/MIST.DO NOT EAT,SMOKE OR DRINK IN WORK AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:=56.1C, 133.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-94.4C, -138.F
Vapor Pres:266
Vapor Density:2.0
Spec Gravity:0.792
pH:7.0
Evaporation Rate & Reference:14.48 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:TOTALLY MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS,VOLATILE LIQUID WITH A FRAGRANT
MINT-LIKE ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING MATERIALS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON DIOXIDE, CARBON MONOXIDE AND
WATER.

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATION IS A RECOMMENDED METHOD TO DISPOSE
OF SCRAP ACETONE. WHEN AMOUNTS WARRANT IT, CONSIDER RECLAIMING BY
DISTILLATION.

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