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Material Safety Data Sheet Acetone

Version 1.10 Revision Date 29.11.2006

1. Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking


Trade name Synonyms Acetone Acetone, 2-propanone, Dimethyl ketone, Ketone propane, beta-Ketapropanone Solvents, raw material for cleaning agents and disinfectants, raw material for washing and cleaning agents, raw material for cosmetic agents, raw material for pharmaceutical products, raw material for printing inks and printing ink additives, raw material for adhesives and binders, raw material for welding and soldering aids, Paint related material Hitech Chemicals

Use

Company

2. Composition/information on ingredients
acetone; propan-2-one; propanone content: 100.00 %W/W CAS-No. 67-64-1 Symbol(s) F, Xi Index-No. 606-001-00-8 EC-No. 200-662-2 R-phrase(s) -R11 -R36 -R66 -R67

For the full text of the R phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

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3. Hazards identification
Identification of the risks R11 Highly flammable. Irritating to eyes. R36 R66 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. R67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.

4. First aid measures


General advice Inhalation Consult a physician if necessary. Move to fresh air in case of accidental inhalation of vapours. If breathing is irregular or stopped, administer artificial respiration. Consult a physician. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Consult a physician. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses. Call a physician immediately. Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician immediately.

Skin contact Eye contact

Ingestion

5. Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media Specific hazards during fire fighting Special protective equipment for firefighters Further information Water spray, Foam, Dry powder Flash back possible over considerable distance. Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water courses. In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Use personal protective equipment. Cool containers / tanks with water spray.

6. Accidental release measures


Personal precautions Environmental precautions Methods for cleaning up Print Date 30.11.2006 Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Remove all sources of ignition. Do not breathe vapours or spray mist. Prevent product from entering drains. Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Soak up with inert absorbent material and dispose of as 100000000482 2/6

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hazardous waste. Additional advice Never return spills in original containers for re-use.

7. Handling and storage


Handling Safe handling advice Do not breathe vapours or spray mist. Wear personal protective equipment.

Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of Advice on protection against fire and explosion ignition. Use explosion-proof equipment. Storage Requirements for storage Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place. areas and containers

8. Exposure controls / personal protection


Components with workplace control parameters NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS no data available EUROPEAN OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS Components ACETONE Type TWA TWA Control parameters 1,210 mg/m3 500 ppm Update 05 2003 05 2003 Basis EU Exposure Limit Values EU Exposure Limit Values

Engineering measures Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms. Personal protective equipment Respiratory protection Hand protection In case of insufficient ventilation wear suitable respiratory equipment. gloves suitable for permanent contact: Material: butyl-rubber Break through time: 4 h Material thickness: 0.5 mm unsuitable gloves Material: leather, nitrile rubber/nitrile latex, Polyvinylchloride, 100000000482 3/6

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natural rubber/natural latex Eye protection Skin and body protection Hygiene measures Protective measures Safety glasses with side-shields protective suit, Safety shoes Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product. Wear suitable protective equipment.

9. Physical and chemical properties


Form Colour Odour Melting point/range Boiling point/range Flash point Autoignition temperature Lower explosion limit Upper explosion limit Vapour pressure Density Partition coefficient (noctanol/water) Viscosity, dynamic Relative vapour density liquid colourless pungent sweet mint-like -95.35 C 56.2 C -20 C; closed cup 465 C 2.6 %(V) 12.8 %(V) 248.25 hPa 0.789 g/cm3; 20 C log Pow: -0.24 0.32 mPa.s; 20 C 2

10. Stability and reactivity


Materials to avoid Hazardous decomposition products Oxidizing agents, Acids and bases Carbon oxides

11. Toxicological information


Acute oral toxicity Acute inhalation toxicity Acute dermal toxicity Skin irritation LD50 rat: 5,800 mg/kg; literature value LC50 rat: > 20 mg/l; ; 4 h; literature value LD50 rabbit: 20,000 mg/kg; literature value rabbit: moderately irritating; (literature value)

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Eye irritation

rabbit: irritating; (literature value) rabbit: moderately irritating; Draize Test

12. Ecological information


Biodegradability 100 %; 5 d 89 %; 21 d Bioaccumulation Ecotoxicity effects Toxicity to fish LC50 Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout): 5,540 mg/l; 96 h; literature value LC50 Bluegill sunfish: 8,300 mg/l; 96 h; literature value LC50 Pimephales promelas: 8,120 mg/l; 96 h; literature value Toxicity to daphnia Toxicity to algae EC50 Daphnia magna: 10 mg/l; 24 h EC50 Selenastrum capricornutum: > 100 mg/l; 96 h; literature value 1

13. Disposal considerations


Product Contaminated packaging Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Store containers and offer for recycling of material when in accordance with the local regulations.

14. Transport information


ADR RID ADNR IMDG ICAO/IATA UN-No.: 1090; Class: 3; Packaging group: II; F1; Description of the goods: ACETONE UN-No.: 1090; Class: 3; Packaging group: II; F1; Description of the goods: ACETONE UN-No.: 1090; Class: 3; Packaging group: II; F1; Description of the goods: ACETONE UN-No.: 1090; Class: 3; EmS: F-E, S-D; Packaging group: II; Description of the goods: ACETONE UN-No. : 1090; Class: 3; Packaging group: II; Description of the goods: Acetone

15. Regulatory information


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Regulatory base Symbol(s) R-phrase(s)

67/548/EEC F: Highly flammable Xi: Irritant R11: Highly flammable. R36: Irritating to eyes. R66: Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. R67: Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. S 2: Keep out of the reach of children. S 9: Keep container in a well-ventilated place. S16: Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. acetone; propan-2-one; propanone

S-phrase(s)

Hazardous components which must be listed on the label

16. Other information


Full text of R-phrases referred to under sections 2 and 3 R11 R36 R66 R67 Highly flammable. Irritating to eyes. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.

This MSDS summarises at the date of issue our best knowledge of the health, safety and environmental hazard information related to the product, and in particular how to safely handle, use, store and transport the product in the workplace. Since we cannot anticipate or control conditions under which the product may be handled, used, stored or transported, each user must, prior to usage, review this MSDS in the context of how the user intends to handle, use, store or transport the product in the workplace and beyond, and communicate such information to all relevant parties.If clarification or further information is needed to ensure that an appropriate assessment can be made, the user should contact this company. We shall not assume any liability for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein or any advice given unless there has been gross negligence on our part. In such event our liability shall be limited only to direct damages suffered. Our responsibility for product as sold is subject to our standard terms and conditions, a copy of which is sent to our customers and is also available upon request. All risk associated with the possession and application of the product passes on delivery. The MSDS was created by: The MSDS was approved by:

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