Product ID:ACETONE,A 3060
MSDS Date:09/26/1997
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-194-9477
MSDS Number: CGWZQ

SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG CORP.

14422 SOUTH SAN PEDRO STREET
GARDENA, CA 90248-2027
US

Emergency Phone: 310-516-8000/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 310-516-8000

Cage: 63415

SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC

GARDENA, CA 90248-2027 US

Telephone: 310-516-9843

Cage: 63415

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT) IS 5,500 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:TARGET ORGANS:EYE, SKIN, CNS,
RESPIRATORY & GI TRACTS. ACUTE- MAY CAUSE SEVERE EYE IRRITATION &
INJURY. PROLONGED/REPEATED SKIN CONTACT MAY CAUSE DRYNESS. CAN BE
ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. MAY CAUSE RESPI RATORY IRRITATION, CNS
EFFECTS. SLIGHTLY TOXIC BY INGESTION. CHRONIC- TOXIC TO BLOOD,
KIDNEYS, LUNGS, CNS, LIVER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, DROWSINESS, NAUSEA,
VOMITING, DRYING, CRACKING AND DEFATTING OF SKIN, IRRITATION, PAIN
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH CHRONIC RESPIRATORY OR
SKIN DISEASES MAY BE AT AN INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

First Aid:GET MEDICAL HELP IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. INHALED:MOVE TO FRESH
AIR. PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. EYES/SKIN:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH
WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS OPEN. ORAL:DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING. IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK SEVERAL GLASSES OF WATER/MILK. SEEK
IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. IF SPONTANEOUS VOMITING OCCURS, KEEP
HEAD BELOW HIPS TO PREVENT ASPIRATION OF VOMITUS INTO LUNGS.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:-4F,-20C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:859F
Lower Limits:2.6%
Upper Limits:12.8%
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2), ALCOHOL FOAM
OR DRY CHEMICAL. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH-APPROVED
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION
PRODUCTS MAY BE FORMED.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPOR IS HEAVIER THAN AIR AND CAN TRAVEL
CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION AND FLASH BACK.
CONTAINERS MAY RUPTURE DUE TO VAPOR PRESSURE BUILDUP.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. VENTILATE AREA.
ELIMINATE SOURCES OF IGNITION. DILUTE WITH WATER AND MOP UP OR PICK
UP SPILL WITH NON-FLAMMABLE ABSORBENT MATERIALS. PLACE IN AN
APPROPRIATE CONTAINER FOR DI SPOSAL/RECOVERY. PREVENT FROM ENTERING
SEWERS.
Neutralizing Agent:DILUTE WITH WATER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, VENTILATED AREA, AWAY
FROM HEAT, FLAMES, SPARKS, HOT SURFACES. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY
CLOSED.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING VAPORS. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES &
SKIN. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
HANDLING. DO NOT INGEST.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE
RESPIRATOR/POWERED AIR-PURIFYING RESPIRATOR IF TLV EXCEEDED. FOR
EMERGENCY, USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS/SUPPLIED-AIR
RESPIRATOR WITH FULL FACEPIECE OP ERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL AND/OR LOCAL EXHAUST, EXPLOSION-PROOF)
VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:BUTYL
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYEBATH, WASHING FACILITY, SAFETY SHOWER,
LAB COAT
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. WASH BEFORE EATING OR DRINKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:F2
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:133F,56C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-140F,-96C
Vapor Pres:186 @ 68F
Vapor Density:2
Spec Gravity:0.79
Evaporation Rate & Reference:>1 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS, VOLATILE LIQUID WITH A STRONG
PUNGENT ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, SPARKS, STATIC ELECTRICITY, HOT
SURFACES, OPEN FLAMES AND OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS MAY
INCLUDE TOXIC CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:RECYCLE IF POSSIBLE. DISPOSAL OF RECOVERED
MATERIAL IN CONFORMITY TO LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL DISPOSAL
REGULATIONS. RUN-OFF TO SEWER MAY CREATE FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD.

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