Product ID:ACETONE
MSDS Date:04/06/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N021075
MSDS Number: BLTGH

MALLINCKRODT INC

PARIS, KY 40361
US

Emergency Phone: 314-982-5000

Info Phone: 314-982-5000

Cage: 62910

MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 908-859-2151

Cage: 62910

ACETONE

CAS: 67-64-1

RTECS: AL3150000

Fraction By Weight: 58.08%

OSHA PEL 1000PPM

ACGIH TLV: 750PPM/1000STEL;9293

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

GEN PREFERRED BECAUSE IT CAN CNTRL EMISSIONS OF

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

AREA.PLEASE REFER TO ACGIH DOCUMENT, "INDUSTRIAL

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

5000 LBS.

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50: (ORAL,RAT) 9750 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL: IRRIT TO NOSE, THROAT, & MUC
MEMB. MAY CAUSE DIZZ, DULLNESS, & HDCH. NARCOTIC IN HIGH CONC.
INGEST: MAY PRDCE NARCOTIC EFTS W/OTHER SYMP PARALLELING THOSE FROM
INHAL EXPOS. SKIN: IRRIT DUE TO D EFATTING ACTION ON SKIN. MAY
CAUSE REDNESS, PAIN, DRYING AND CRACKING OF SKIN. EYE: VAPORS ARE
(SEE EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: IRRITATING TO EYES. SPLASHES MAY
CAUSE SEVERE IRRIT, WITH REDNESS AND PAIN. CHRONIC: PROLONGED OR
REPEATED SKIN CONTACT MAY PRODUCE SEVERE IRRITATION OR DERMATITIS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:USE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ENHANCES
TOXIC EFFECTS.

First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHG, GIVE ARTF RESP. IF
BRTHG IS DFCLT, GIVE O2. CALL PHYS. INGEST: IF SWALLOWED, INDUCE
VOMIT IMMED BY GIVING 2 GLASSES OF H2O & STICKING FINGER DOWN
THROAT. NEVE R GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCON PERSON. CALL PHYS
IMMED. SKIN: REMOVE ANY CONTAM CLTHG. WASH SKIN W/SOAP/MILD
DETERGENT & H2O FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. GET MED ATTN IF IRRIT
DEVELOPS/ (SUP DATA)

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:-0F,-18C
Lower Limits:2.6%
Upper Limits:12.8%
Extinguishing Media:WATER, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM OR CARBON DIOXIDE. WATER
SPRAY MAY BE USED TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ABOVE FLASH POINT, VAPOR-AIR MIXTURES ARE
EXPLOSIVE WITHIN FLAMMABLE LIMITS NOTED ABOVE.

Spill Release Procedures:ISOLATE/ENCLOSE AREA OF LEAK/SPILL.REMOVE ALL
SOURCES OF IGNIT.CLEAN-UP PERSONNEL & REQ PROT CLTHG & RESP PROT
FROM VAPS. CONT & RECOVER LIQ FOR RECLAMATION WHEN POS. LRGR SPILLS
& LOT SIZES CAN BE CO LLECTED AS HAZ WASTE ATOMIZED IN SUITABLE(SUP
DAT)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROT AGAINST PHYS DAMAGE.STORE IN
COOL,DRY WELL-VENT LOCATION, AWAY FROM ANY AREA WHERE FIRE HAZ MAY
BE ACUTE. OUTSIDE/DETACHED STORAGE IS PREFERRED.
Other Precautions:SEPARATE FROM OXIDIZING MATERIALS. CONTAINERS SHOULD
BE BONDED AND GROUNDED FOR TRANSFERS TO AVOID STATIC SPARKS.
STORAGE AND USE AREAS SHOULD BE NO SMOKING AREAS. USE NON-SPARKING
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT .

Respiratory Protection:IF TLV'S IS EXCEEDED A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED FULL
FACEPIECE CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE RESP MAY BE WORN, IN GENERAL, UP TO
MAX USE CONC SPECIFIED BY RESP SUP. ALTERNATIVELY, A NIOSH/MSHA
APPRVD SUP AIR FULL FAC EPIECE RESP/AIRLINED HOOD MAY BE WORN.
Ventilation:SYS OF LOCAL &/OR GEN EXHST IS RECOM TO KEEP EMPLOYEE EXPOS
BELOW AIRBORNE EXPOS LIMITS. LOCAL EXHST VENT IS (SEE ING 2)
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOG & FULL LGTH FACESHLD
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS CLTHG,INCLUDING BOOTS,LAB COAT,
APRON/COVERALLS TO PVNT SKIN CONT.EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & QUICK-DRENCH
FACILITIES
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRST AID PROC: PERSISTS. EYE: WASH EYES W/ PLENTY OF H2O FOR AT LEAST
15 MIN, LIFTING LOWER & UPPER EYELIDS OCCASIONALLY. GET MED ATTN
IMMED. SPILL PROC: RCRA APPRVD COMBUST CHAMBER, OR ABSORB W/VERM
ICULITE, DRY SAND, EARTH/SIMILAR MATL FOR DISP AS HAZ WASTE IN RCRA
APPRVD FACILITY. DO NOT FLUSH TO SEWER! (ING 4)

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:134F,57C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-139F,-95C
Vapor Pres:400 @ 103F
Vapor Density:2
Spec Gravity:0.8
Evaporation Rate & Reference:7.7 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS, VOLATILE LIQUID. FRAGRANT, MINT-
LIKE.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING MATERIALS, CHLOROFORM, ALKALIES, ACIDS, POTASSIUM T-BUTOXIDE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON DIOXIDE AND CARBON MONOXIDE MAY
FORM WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION.

Waste Disposal Methods:ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.

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