Product ID:ACETONE
MSDS Date:05/31/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-003-0262
MSDS Number: BJQXF

ASHLAND CHEMICAL COMPANY

COLUMBUS, OH 43216
US

Emergency Phone: 606-324-1133

Info Phone: 614-889-3333

Cage: 34897

UNISOL CHEMICALS CORP

ASHEBORO, NC 27203-3282 US

Telephone: 919-672-1308

Cage: 3P400

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 LD50 (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:ACUTE: MAY CAUSE TEMPORARY CNS
IMPAIRMENT, HEADACHES,DIZZINESS,NOSE/THROAT IRRITATION. EYES:MAY
CAUSE IRRITATION, REDNESS,BLURRED VISION. SKIN:MAY CAUSE DRYNESS,
OR IRRITATION. INGESTION: MAY CAUSE GI TRACT IRRITATION.
CHRONIC:PROLONGED EXPOSURE MAY IRRITATE MUCOUS MEMBRANE,CAUSE
DERMATITIS,AND MAY DAMAGE LIVER/BRAIN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THERE ARE NO INGREDIENTS ABOVE 0.1%
WHICH ARE IDENTIFIED AS CARCINOGENS BY NTP,IARC OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION:CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT
IRRITATION,DIZZINESS,TEMPORARY CNS IMPAIRMENT.INGESTION:MAY CAUSE
NAUSEA, VOMITING,GI IRRITATION,DIARRHEA AND POSSIBLY
UNCONSCIOUSNESS/DEATH.EYES/ SKIN:CAUSES PAIN, SEVERE
IRRITATION.VAPORS MAY CAUSE IRRITATION,BLURRED
VISION.PROLONGED/REPEATED CONTACT CAUSES DRYNESS,DEFATTING,DERMATI
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE STATED

First Aid:SKIN:WASH EXPOSED AREA WITH SOAP & WATER, REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING,LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE; EYE:FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF
WATER,LIFTING UPPER AND LOWER LIDS OCCATIONALLY,GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION;INGEST :DRINK TWO GLASSES OF WATER & INDUCE VOMITING BY
GIVINGIPECAC SYRUP OR PLACING FINGER AT BACK OF THROAT,GIVE NOTHING
TO UNCONSCIOUS PERSON;INHALE:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR,USE OXYGEN IF
NEEDED.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:0F/-17.8C
Lower Limits:2.6
Upper Limits:12.8
Extinguishing Media:ALCOHOL FOAM OR CARBON DIOXIDE OR DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WIT A
FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE DEMAND MODE WHEN
FIGHTING FIRES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEVER USE WELDING OR CUTTING TORCH ON OR
NEAR DRUM BECAUSE PRODUCT CAN IGNITE EXPLOSIVELY.

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB LIWUED ON PAPER, VERMICULITE FLOOR
ABSORBENT, OR OTHER ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND TRANSFER TO HOOD.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:CONTAINERS OF THIS MATERIAL MAY BE
HAZARDOUS WHEN EMPTIED SINCE EMPTIED CONTAINERS RETAIN PRODUCT
RESIDUES
Other Precautions:PREVENT REPEATED OR PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT, WEAR
IMPERVIOU CLOTHING AND BOOTS.

Respiratory Protection:IF TLV IS EXCEEDED, USE A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR IS ADVISED; OSHA REGULATION ALSO PERMIT
OTHER NIOSH/ MSHA RESPIRATORS UNDER SPECIFIED CONDITIONS.
Ventilation:PROVIDE SUFFICIENT MECHANICAL VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN
EXPOSURE BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER,NEOPRENE,NITRILE RUBBER.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING AND BOOTS.
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:133F/56.1C
Vapor Pres:181
Spec Gravity:.785
pH:7
Evaporation Rate & Reference:14.4 (BUTYL ACETATE =1)
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID, SOLVENT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS,STRONG ALKALIE STRONG
MINERAL ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT,SOURCES OF IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON DIOXIDE AND/OR CARBON MONOXIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE
AND FEDERAL REGUALTIONS.

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