Product ID:ACETONE
MSDS Date:03/30/1997
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-184-4796
MSDS Number: CDYDS

STARTEX CHEMICAL INC

5 HACKBERRY LANE
CONROE, TX 77305
US

Emergency Phone: 409-539-6244/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 409-539-6244

Cage: 0YFV5

STARTEX CHEMICAL INC

3087 CONROE, TX 77305 US

Telephone: 409-539-6244

Cage: 0YFV5

ACETONE (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 67-64-1

RTECS: AL3150000

Fraction By Weight: 100.0%

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 750PPM/1000STEL;9596

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

792 G/L OR 6.597 LB/GAL.

RTECS: 9999999VO

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV= 750 PPM
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CAN CAUSE PRIMARY IRRITATION TO SKIN &
EYES ON CONTACT. INHALATION OF VAPORS/MIST MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF
RESPIRATORY TRACT; ANESTHETIC; SERIOUS NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION.
INGESTION MAY CAUSE ABDOMINA L IRRITATION. CHRONIC: NONE SPECIFIED
BYMANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:ACETONE IS NOT LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN BY
NTP, IARC, OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED-IRRITATION OF RESPIRATORY TRACT,
DIZZINESS, STUPOR, DROWSINESS, NAUSEA, HEADACHE, VOMITING.
SKIN-IRRITATION. EYES-IRRITATION. INGESTED-ABDOMINAL IRRITATION,
NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIARRHEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH SEVERE SKIN, LIVER OR
KIDNEY PROBLEMS SHOUL AVOID USE.

First Aid:IN ALL CASES GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES-FLUSH WITH WATER FOR
15 MINUTES. SKIN-REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. WASH WITH MILD SOAP &
WATER. INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRAT ION AS NEEDED. INGESTED-CONTACT POISON CONTROL CENTER OR
PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY! IF CONSCIOUS, INDUCE VOMITING AS DIRECTED BY
PHYSICIAN.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:3F,-16C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:960F
Lower Limits:2.6
Upper Limits:12.8
Extinguishing Media:NFPA CLASS B EXTINGUISHER (CARBON DIOXIDE OR FOAM)
FOR CLASS I B LIQUID FIRES.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL BUNKER GEAR. WATER MAY BE EFFECTIVE AS A COOLING AGENT; BUT
INEFFECTIVE EXTINGUISHING FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE! VAPORS CAN CAUSE
FLASH FIRE! CLOSED CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE IF EXPOSED TO EXTREME
HEAT. APPLYING TO HOT SURFACES REQUIRES SPECIAL PRECAUTION

Spill Release Procedures:STOP LEAK AT SOURCE. DIKE AREA & CONTAIN.
CLEAN UP REMAINDER WITH ABSORBENT MATERIALS. MOP UP & DISPOSE OF.
PERSONS WITHOUT PROPER PROTECTION SHOULD BE KEPT FROM AREA UNTIL
CLEANED UP.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED
PLACE AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION AND INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT STORE ABOVE 120F/49C. GROUND CONTAINERS WHEN
TRANSFERRING. VAPORS MAY IGNITE EXPLOSIVELY & SPREAD LONG
DISTANCES. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS. USE ONLY IN WELL-VENTILATED
AREAS. DO NOT GET IN EYES, OR ON SKIN OR CLOTHES.

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
OR EMERGENCY OCCURS; USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR SUPPILED
AIR RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS SITUATION REQUIRES. USE IAW 29 CFR
1910.134.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE EXPLOSION-PROOF MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR
LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED- RUBBER OR BUTYL (SPILLS)
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/FACESHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:CLOTHING TO PREVENT PROLONGED OR REPEATED
SKIN CONTACT. EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER RECOMMENDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENSES WHEN USING THIS MATERIAL.

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:=56.1C, 133.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-95.C, -139.F
Vapor Pres:186
Vapor Density:2.0
Spec Gravity:0.792
VOC Pounds/Gallon:792
VOC Grams/Liter:6.6
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NONE SPECIFIED BY MFR.
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WATER-WHITE LIQUID; KETONE ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ISOLATE FROM OXIDIZERS SUCH AS PERMANGANATES, CHROMATES & PEROXIDES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:ISOLATE FROM OXDIZERS, HEAT, SPARKS,
ELCTRICAL EQUIPMENT & OPEN FLAME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE
FROM BURNING.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:RECYCLE OR DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,
STATE AND FEDERAL SAFETY & POLLUTION LAWS. IF QUESTIONS EXIST,
CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE AGENCIES.

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