Product ID:ACETONE, CAT #0018
MSDS Date:09/05/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-209-0693
MSDS Number: BGQQH

MALLINCKRODT INC. SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION

PARIS BYPASS
PARIS, KY 40361
US

Emergency Phone: 800-354-2050/314-539-1600

Info Phone: 800-354-2050(PRESS 3)/314-982-5000

Cage: 62910

MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 908-859-2151

Cage: 62910

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Effects of Overexposure:INH:IRRIT NOSE/THROAT. CAUSES HEADACHE;ING:N
RCOTIC EFF;SKIN/EYES:IRRIT,PAIN,REDNESS.VAP IRRIT EYES.

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED;INGEST:IF
SWALLOWED,GIVE TWO GLASSES OF WATER & INDUCE VOMIT.NOTHING BY MOUTH
IF UNCON;SKIN/EYE EXPOSURE:RMV CONTMNTD CLOTHG.WASH SKIN W/SOAP &
H*2O .FLUSH SKIN/EYES W/LG H*2O;GET MED HELPIMMEDIATLY

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:-0F,-18C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:465C
Lower Limits:2.6
Upper Limits:12.8
Extinguishing Media:WATER,DRY CHEM,FOAM,CO*2;WATER SPRAY:TO KEEP EXPSD
CANS COOL
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE H*20 TO COOL EXPD CONTRS. USE SCBA & FULL
PROT.CLTHG.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ABOVE FLASH POINT,VAP-AIR MIXTURES ARE
EXPLOSIVE WITHIN FLAMMABLE LIMITS; AUTO IGN TEMP:465C(869F)

Spill Release Procedures:RMV SOURCES OF IGN.USE PROTCTV
EQUIP/CLOTHG.ISOLATE OR ENCLOSE LEAK/SPILL AREA.ABSORB SM SPILL
W/COMM ABSORBNT &PLACE IN CLOSED CONTNR.DIKE LG SPILL W/DRY SAND OR
EARTH & RECOVER LIQ FOR RECLAMATION W HEN POSSIBLE.SHOVEL ABSORBD
SPILL INTO COVRD DRUM.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED
CONTAINERS,STORED IN COOL,DRY,VENTILATED AREA.PROTECT AGAINST
PHYSICAL DAMAGE.ISOLATE FM INCOMPATIBLE MATL,HEAT & SUNLIGHT,ETC.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING VAP.KEEP CONTNR CLOSED.USE W/ADEQ
VENT.DO NOT GET IN EYES,SKIN,OR ON CLOTHING.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
HANDLG.KEEP AWAY FM HEAT/FLAME.FOR TRNSFR LIQ,BOND & GROUND
CONTNRS.

Respiratory Protection:SUPPLIED AIR RESPIR/SCBA; ESCAPE: GAS MASK
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FROM MFR DATED:09-05-85 WHICH IS IAW OSHA HAZ COMM STD;VAP
PRESSURE 400 AT 103F; CERCLA RQ:SEE DISPOSAL; LD50=ORL
RAT:9750MG/KG,SKIN RABBIT:20MG/KG

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:56.5C(134F)
Vapor Pres:400
Vapor Density:2.0
Spec Gravity:0.8
Evaporation Rate & Reference:7.0(BU-ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS,VOLATILE LIQ FRAGRANT,MINT-LIKE
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS,CHLOROFORM,ALKALIES,POTASSIUM T-BUTOXIDES,ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO*2

Waste Disposal Methods:LG SPILL & LOT SIZES OF HAZ WASTE CAN BE
ATOMIZED IN A RCRA APPRVD COMBUSTION CHAMBER OR DISPOSED OF IN A
RCRA APPROVED LAND FILL FACILITY.DO NOT FLUSH TO SEWER.ENSURE
COMPLIANCE W/FED,STATE & LOCAL R EGS; REPORTABLE QTY (RQ)
(CWA/CERCLA):5000 LBS.

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