BXWHG - ACETONE

Product Identification

Product ID:ACETONE
MSDS Date:12/02/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-412-0075
MSDS Number: BXWHG

Responsible Party
FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO CHEMICAL DIV.
1 REAGENT LANE
FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410
US

Emergency Phone: 201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523

Info Phone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

Contractor
FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO. CHEMICAL MFG DIV
FAIRLAWN, NJ 07410-2802 US

Telephone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

Ingredients

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

Fire Fighting

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:-4F,-20C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:869F
Lower Limits:2.5 %
Upper Limits:13 %
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, ALCOHOL-
RESISTANT FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:MOVE CONTAINER FROM FIRE AREA IF CAN DO SO.
APPLY COOLING WATER TO SIDES OF CONTAINERS THAT ARE EXPOSED TO
FLAMES. STAY AWAY FROM ENDS OF TANKS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS ARE HEAVIER THAN AIR AND MAY
TRAVEL A CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION AND FLASH
BACK.

Exposure Controls

Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:133F,56C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-139F,-95C
Vapor Pres:180
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 WITH A
CHARACTERISTIC SWEETISH ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100 %

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, ACIDS, AMINES, BROMINE, NITRIC ACID
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, OPEN FLAME

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