Product ID:ACETONE
MSDS Date:12/17/1996
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-8955
MSDS Number: BHXSB

Emergency Phone: 315-516-8000

Info Phone: 213-516-8000

Preparer: E. BRULL

Cage: 63415

Telephone: 916-941-3688

Cage: 1KH20

ACETONE

CAS: 67-64-1

RTECS: AL3150000

OSHA PEL 2400 MG/M3;1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1780 MG/M3;750 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT) 5,800 MG/KG
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:POTENTIAL ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS:
SLIGHTLY DANGEROUS TO DANGEROUS IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT
(PERMEABLE), OF EYE CONTACT (IRRITANT), OF INGESTION, OF
INHALATION. VERY SLIGHTLY TO SLIGHTLYDANGEROUS IN CASE OF SKIN
CONTACT (IRRITANT, SENSITIZER). THIS PRODUCT MAY IRRITATE EYES AND
SKIN UPON CONTACT. POTENTIAL CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS: SLIGHTLY
DANGEROUS TO DANGEROUS IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT (PERMEABLE), OF EYE
CONTACT (IRRITANT), OF INGESTION, OF INHALATION. VERY SLIGHTLY TO
SLIGHTLYDANGEROUS IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT (IRRITANT, SENSITIZER).
REPEATED OR PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO THE SUBSTANCE CAN PRODUCE TA RGET
ORGANS DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CLASSIFIED A5 BY ACGIH.
Effects of Overexposure:NOT PROVIDED
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT PROVIDED

First Aid:EYE: CHECK AND REMOVE CONTACT LENSES. IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES
WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. DO NOT USE
AN EYE OINTMENT. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: GENTLY AND
THOROUGHLY WA SH WITH RUNNING WATER AND NON-ABRASIVE SOAP.
INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. LOOSEN TIGHT CLOTHING. IF
BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, ADMINISTER OXYGEN. IF VICTIM IS NOT
BREATHING, PERFORM MOUTH-TO-MOUTH RE SUSCITATION. ( WARNING: IT MAY
BE DANGEROUS TO DO SO). SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. HAVE CONSCIOUS PERSON DRINK
SEVERAL GLASSES OF WATER OR MILK. SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
ATTENTION.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:=-20.C, -4.F
Autoignition Temp:=465.C, 869.F
Lower Limits:2.6 %
Upper Limits:12.8%
Extinguishing Media:SMALL FIRE: USE DRY CHEMICALS, CARBON DIOXIDE,
WATER SPRAY, ALCOHOL FOAM. LARGE FIRE: USE ALCOHOL FOAM, WATER
SPRAY OR FOG. COOL CONTAINERS WITH WATER JET.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NOT PROVIDED
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NO SPECIFIC INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE
REGARDING THE PRODUCT'S RISKS OF EXPLOSION IN THE PRESENCE OF
VARIOUS MATERIALS.

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL SPILL: DILUTE WITH WATER AND MOP UP, OR
ABSORB WITH AN INERT DRY MATERIAL AND PLACE IN AN APPROPRIATE WASTE
DISPOSAL CONTAINER. LARGE SPILL: FLAMMABLE LIQUID. KEEP AWAY FROM
HEAT AND SOURCES OF IGNITION. STOP LEAK IF WITHOUT RISK. ABSORB
WITH DRY EARTH, SAND/NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL. PREVENT ENTRY INTO
SEWERS, BASEMENTS OR CONFINED AREAS; DIKE IF NEEDED. ELIMINATE ALL
IGNITION SOURCES.
Neutralizing Agent:DILUTE WITH WATER

Handling and Storage Precautions:FLAMMABLE MATERIALS SHOULD BE STORED
IN A SEPARATE SAFETY STORAGE CABINET OR ROOM. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT.
KEEP AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
KEEP IN A COOL, WELL-VENTILAT ED PLACE. GROUND ALL EQUIPMENTS
CONTAINING THIS MATERIAL. A REFRIGERATED ROOM WOULD BE PREFERRABLE.
Other Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT AND SOURCES OF IGNITION. GROUND
ALL EQUIPMENT CONTAINING MATERIAL. DO NOT INGEST. DO NOT BREATHE
GAS, FUMES, VAPORS/SPRAY. IN CASE OF INSUFFICIENT VENTILATION, WEAR
SUITABLE RESPIR ATORY EQUIPMENT. IF INGESTED, SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE
IMMEDIATELY AND SHOW THE LABEL. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.

Respiratory Protection:BE SURE TO USE A MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR
OR EQUIVALENT WHEN VENTILATION IS INADEQUATE. IN CASE OF A LARGE
SPILL A SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS SHOULD BE USED TO AVOID
INHALATION OF THE PR ODUCT.
Ventilation:PROVIDE EXHAUST VENTILATION OR OTHER ENGINEERING CONTROLS
TO KEEP THE AIRBORNE CONCENTRATIONS OF VAPORS BELOW THEIR
RESPECTIVE THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE.
Protective Gloves:DISPOSABLE, VINYL
Eye Protection:SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, FULL SUIT. ENSURE THAT EYE WASH
STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER IS PROXIMAL TO THE WORK-STATION LOCATION.
Work Hygienic Practices:NOT PROVIDED
Supplemental Safety and Health
SUGGESTED PROTECTIVE CLOTHING MIGHT NOT BE SUFFICIENT; CONSULT A
SPECIALIST BEFORE HANDLING THIS PRODUCT. ABBREVIATION: N/A = NOT
APPLICABLE. N/AV = NOT AVAILABLE. N/K = UNKNOWN. N/P = NOT
PROVIDED. N /R = NOT RELEVANT. N/D = NOT DETERMINED. N/E = NOT
ESTABLISHED.

HCC:F2
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=56.2C, 133.2F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-95.4C, -139.7F
Vapor Pres:186.2 MM OF HG @ 20 DEG C
Vapor Density:2 (AIR=1)
Spec Gravity:0.79 (WATER=1)
pH:7 (1%SOLN/WATER
Viscosity:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:VERY SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID, COLORLESS, STRONG PUNGENT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100
Corrosion Rate:NOT PROVIDED

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NO SPECIFIC INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE IN OUR DATABASE REGARDING THE
REACTIVITY OF THIS MATERIAL IN PRESENCE OF VARIOUS OTHER MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NO ADDITIONAL REMARK.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE

Waste Disposal Methods:RECYCLE TO PROCESS, IF POSSIBLE. CONSULT YOUR
LOCAL OR REGIONAL AUTHORITIES.

Toxicological Information:ACUTE DERMAL TOXICITY (LD50): 20000 MG/KG
(RABBIT). ACUTE TOXICITY OF THE VAPOR (LC50): 29853 PPM (RAT),
4-HOUR EXPOSURE.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:PRODUCT OR BIODEGRADATION: CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE)
ARE MORE TOXIC.

Transport Information:DOT CLASSIFICATION: DOT CLASS 3: FLAMMABLE
LIQUID. IDENTIFICATION: ACETONE UN1090, PG: II.

SARA Title III Information:THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT IS LISTED BY CERCLA:
ACETONE.
Federal Regulatory Information:THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT IS LISTED ON TSCA:
ACETONE.
State Regulatory Information:THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT IS LISTED BY THE
STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS: ACETONE. THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT IS LISTED BY
THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA: ACETONE.