Product ID:ACETONE
MSDS Date:07/14/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-324-6306
MSDS Number: BRRLQ

FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO CHEMICAL MFG DIV

1 REAGENT LN
FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410-2802
US

Emergency Phone: 201-796-7100/800-766-7000 X3725

Info Phone: 201-796-7100/800-766-7000 X3725

Cage: 2G230

SILFEN LEO INC, INDUSTRIAL CHEMICAL DIV

ARMONK, NY 10504-1710 US

Telephone: 800-431-1075

Cage: 1GJ71

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:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 5800 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: IRRITATION, CONJUNCTIVITIS.
SKIN: IRRITATION, DERMATITIS. INHALATION: IRRITATION OF THROAT AND
UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT, CNS DEPRESSION, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS,
NAUSEA, VOMITING, COMA, LIVER DAMAGE, KIDNEY DAMAGE, FATAL
KETOSIS. INGESTION: GASTROENTERIC IRRITATION, DIARRHEA, NAUSEA,
VOMITING, COMA, FATAL KETOSIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE COMPOUNDS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
LISTED BY IARC, NTP, OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: IRRITATION, STINGING SENSATION,
CONJUNCTIVITIS. SKIN: IRRITATION, DERMATITIS. INHALATION: THROAT
AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION, CNS DEPRESSION, HEADACHE,
DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, VOMITING, CO MA, LIVER AND KIDNEY DAMAGE, FATAL
KETOSIS. INGESTION: GASTROENTERIC IRRITATION, DIARRHEA, VOMITING,
COMA,FATAL KETOSIS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSON WITH PRE-EXISTING DISEASE
INVOLVING THE EYES, SKIN, OR RESPIRATORY TRACT MAY BE AT INCREASED
RISK FROM EXPOSURE TO THIS PRODUCT.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH AREA WITH SOAP
AND WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALATION: MOVE TO FRESH AIR.
GIVE CPR/OXYGEN AS NEEDED. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION:
INDUCE VOMITING BY GIVING SYRUP OF IPEDAC FOLLOWED BY WATER. TREAT
SYMPTOMATICALLY AND SUPPORTIVELY. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:-4F,-20C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:869F
Lower Limits:2.5
Upper Limits:13
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER SPRAY, ALCOHOL
RESISTANT FOAM. SOLID WATER STREAMS MAY BE INEFFECTIVE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
STAY AWAY FROM ENDS OF TANKS. USE FLOODING AMOUNTS OF WATER AS A
FOG.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:IF CONTAINERS ARE EXPOSED TO DIRECT
FLAME, EVACUATE TO A RADIUS OF 1500 FEET. CONSIDER EVACUATION OF
DOWNWIND AREA IF MATERIAL IS LEAKING.

Spill Release Procedures:SHUT OFF IGNITION SOURCES. STOP LEAK. USE
WATER SPRAY TO REDUCE VAPORS. ABSORB SMALL SPILL WITH ABSORBENT
MATERIAL AND PLACE INTO CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL. DIKE LARGER SPILL
FOR LATER DISPOSAL. NO SMOK ING, FLAMES, OR FLARES IN HAZARD AREA.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
AREA, AWAY FROM HEAT, IGNITION SOURCES AND INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:STORE IN CONTAINERS WHICH MEET THE BONDING AND
GROUNDING GUIDLINES SPECIFIED BY NFPA, RECOMMENDED PRACTICE ON
STATIC ELECTRICITY. USE SPARK-RESISTANT TOOLS.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED WITH ADEQUATE
VENTILATION. NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH ORGANICS CARTRIDGE
OR APPROVED POSITIVE-PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AS
APPROPIATE FOR THE EXPOSURE .
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST OR GENERAL VENTILATION TO MEET
PUBLISHED EXPOSURE LIMITS. EQUIPMENT MUST BE EXPLOSION-PROOF.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES TO PREVENT SKIN EXPOSURE.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES TO PREVENT EYE CONTACT.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
INDUSTRIAL-TYPE WORK CLOTHING AND APRON AS REQUIRED TO PREVENT SKIN
EXPOSURE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
USE ONLY WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. LETHAL DOSES MAY EXIST IN AREAS
WITH POOR VENTILATION.

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:133F,56C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-139F,-95C
Vapor Pres:180 @ 68F
Vapor Density:2.0
Spec Gravity:0.7899
Evaporation Rate & Reference:6 (BUTYL ACETATE = 1)
Solubility in Water:VERY SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS, VOLATILE LIQUID. SWEETISH
MINT-LIKE ODOR AND SWEET TASTE.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, AMINES, BROMINE, STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, PLASTICS, RAYON.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND
PRESSURES. AVOID HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES, AND OTHER SOURCES OF
IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS MAY
INCLUDE TOXIC OXIDES OF CARBON.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION HAS NOT
BEEN REPORTED TO OCCUR UNDER NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
DISPOSE OF WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.

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