1. Identification of the substance
Name of material : Acetone, reagent grade AR
Synonyms: -
CAS No.: 67-64-1
Molecular Weight: 58.08 mol/g
Chemical Formula: C3H6O
Product Codes: A1084
2. Composition / information on ingredients
Acetone
3. Hazards identification
Highly flammable. Irritating to eyes.
4. First Aid measures
After inhalation : Fresh air. Consult doctor if feeling unwell
After skin contact : wash off with water, remove contaminated clothing.
After eye contact : rinse out with water
After ingestion : make victim drink plenty of water. Consult doctor if feeling unwell.
5. Fire – fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media : foam, powder.
Special risk: Combustible. Vapors heavier than air. Forms explosive mixtures with air at normal temperatures. Formation of combustion gases or dangerous vapors possible in event of fire.
Further information: Prevent fire-fighting water from entering surface water or groundwater.
6. Accidental release measures
Person-related precautionary measures: Do not inhale vapors/aerosols. Ensure supply of fresh air in enclosed rooms.
Environmental precautions: Do not allow to enter sewerage system.
Procedures for cleaning / absorption: Take up with liquid-absorbent material. Forward for disposal.
Clean up.
7. Handling and storage
Handling: Keep away from sources of ignition. Take measures to prevent electrostatic charging.
Storage: Store tightly closed, dry, in a well-ventilated place. Away from combustible materials and sources of ignition and heat.
8. Exposure controls / personal protection
Personal protective equipment :
Respiratory protection : required when vapor / aerosols are generated
Hand protection : required.
Eye protection : required.
Industrial hygiene : Wash hands after working with substance. Change contaminated clothing.
9. Physical and chemical properties
Form : liquid
Color : colorless
Odor : fruity
pH value : 5-6
Melting temperature : -95.4 ºC
Boiling temperature : 56.2 ºC
Flash point : < -20 ºC
Explosion limits (low) :2.6 Vol%
Explosion limits (high): 13 Vol%
Vapor pressure : (20 ºC) 105 mbar
Density (25 ºC) : 0,79 g/cm3
Solubility in water (20 ºC) : soluble
10. Stability and reactivity
Conditions to be avoided : Heating.
Substances to be avoided : halogenated hydrocarbons /alkali hydroxides, oxidizing agents (CrO3 , nitric acid, peroxide compounds, ...).
Hazardous decomposition products : peroxide compounds.
Further information: : Explosible with air in a vaporous/gaseous state.
11. Toxicology information
Acute toxicity:
LD50(oral, rat): 5800 mg/kg
After skin contact : : irritations.
After eye contact: : irritations. Risk of corneal clouding.
After ingestion : : nausea and vomiting.
In high doses: CNS disorders, drowsiness, dizziness, narcosis, inebriation, drop in blood pressure.
Cannot be excluded: impaired function of respiratory tract, heart.
Good warning effect due to low odour threshold.
12. Ecological information
Biological effects:
Fish toxicity: L.macrochirus LC50 : 8300 mg/l;
Arthropods: Daphnia magna EC50 : 12600-12700 mg/l.
Further ecologic data:
No ecological problems are to be expected when the product is handled and used with due care and attention.
13. Disposal consideration
Product :
It is recommended that you contact either the authorities in charge or approval waste disposal companies which will advise you on hoe to dispose of special waste.
Packaging :
Disposal in compliance with official regulations. If not official specified differently, non-contaminated packaging may be treated like household waste or recycled
14. Transport information
Transport over land ADR/RID and GGVS/GGVE (Germany):
GGVS/GGVE class: 3/3B
ADR/RID class: 3/3B
River transport: not examined
Sea transport IMDG:
IMDG class: 3.1/II.UN-No: 1090
Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR
ICAO/IATA class: 3/II.UN-No: 1090
15. Regulatory information
Symbol : Xi (Irritant), F (Highly flammable)
R-phrases : 11-36-66-67 Highly flammable. Irritating to eyes. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
S-phrases : 9-16-26 Keep container in a well ventilated place. Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
EEC-No : 200-662-2
16. Other information
Reason for the revision: General update.
Date: 25/7/2007
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