===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:ACETONE
NIIN:01-031-9530
MSDS Number: BQFCB
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:GENERAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION
Address:90 E HALSEY RD
Box:395
City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-515-1840
Emergency Phone Num:800-631-8050
Preparer's Name:DIRECTOR
CAGE:0AU44
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
Box:City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Phone:909-864-2310
CAGE:60777
Company:GENERAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION
Address:90 EAST HALSEY ROAD
Box:City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054
Country:US
Phone:973-515-1840
CAGE:0AU44
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:ACETONE (SARA III)
CAS:67-64-1
RTECS #:AL3150000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1000PPM
ACGIH TLV:750PPM/1000STEL;9293
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 9750 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE- EYE:WILL INJURE EYE IF NOT
REMOVED PROMPTLY. SKIN:SLIGHT DERMATITIS. INHALE:MAY CAUSE GENERAL
INTOXICATION INCLUDING INCOORDINATION, COMA, RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION
& NARCOTIC EFFECTS ON CNS. ORAL :MAY CAUSE INTOXICATION SIMILAR TO
INHALATION. CHRONIC- DRYNESS, DEFATTING OF SKIN AND DERMATITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS CHEMICAL IS NOT LISTED BY IARC,
NTP, OR OSHA AS A SUSPECTED OR CONFIRMED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITANT/NARCOTIC. HEADACHE, DIZZINESS,
DROWSINESS, NAUSEA, VOMITING, ANOREXIA, RESTLESSNESS, DYSPNEA,
DRYING, CRACKING & DEFATTING OF SKIN, EYE IRRITATION, A FRUITY ODOR
OF THE BREATH, KETOSIS (MAY B E FATAL), FLUSHED CHEEKS, SHALLOW
RESPIRATION, GLUCOSURIA, RESTLESSNESS, VOMITING, GASTROINTESTINAL
IRRITATION
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH CHRONIC RESPIRATORY OR
SKIN DISEASES MAY BE AT AN INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES. INHALED:REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
WITH WATER FOR 15-20 MINUTES HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. SKIN:WASH WELL
WITH SOAP & WATER. ORAL:IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK 2-4 GLASSES OF WATER &
INDUCE VOMITING. GET MEDICAL HELP IMMEDIATELY.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:0F,-18C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:465C
Lower Limits:2.6
Upper Limits:12.3
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, ALCOHOL FOAM, HALON/WATER. USE
WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED+PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPIECE.KEEP UPWIND.EXTINGUISH ONLY
IF FLOW CAN BE STOPPED(UNMANNED HOSE)/LET BURN.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
TOXIC OXIDES OF CARBON.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. VENTILATE AREA.
ELIMINATE SOURCES OF IGNITION. STOP LEAK IF POSSIBLE. NOTIFY
AUTHORITIES IF NEEDED. CONTAIN LIQUID WITH SAND/EARTH. RECOVER BY
PUMPING (EXPLOSION PROOF)/NON- FLAMMABLE ABSORBENT MATERIALS.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR
1910.106. STORE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING VAPOR/MIST. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES &
SKIN. STORE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. SHOULD BE STORED IN
CONTAINERS WHICH MEET THE GROUNDING & BONDING GUIDELINES SPECIFIED
IN NFPA 77-1983. CON TAINER MAY EXPLODE IN HEAT OF FIRE.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE
RESPIRATOR/POWERED AIR-PURIFYING RESPIRATOR. FOR EMERGENCY USE
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS/SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR WITH
FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRE SSURE MODE.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL AND/OR LOCAL EXHAUST, EXPLOSION-PROOF)
VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:NATURAL RUBBER, BUTYL
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
INDUSTRIAL-TYPE WORK CLOTHING, APRON, AND BOOTS IF SPILLS OR
SPLASHING CAN OCCUR.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTER
HANDLING. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR FOOTWEAR.
Supplemental Safety and Health
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:133F,56C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-127F,-89C
Vapor Pres:33
Vapor Density:2.1
Spec Gravity:0.785
Evaporation Rate & Reference:7.7 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:VERY SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS, VOLATILE LIQUID WITH A
CHARACTERISTIC ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACETALDEHYDE, CHLORINE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, OLEUM, HYPOCHLOROUS ACID,
ISOCYANATES, STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS IN GENERAL
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 OXIDES OF CARBON AND ALDEHYDES.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT AN EXPERT ON DISPOSAL OF RECOVERED
MATERIAL AND ENSURE CONFORMITY TO LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL DISPOSAL
REGULATIONS. RUN-OFF TO SEWER MAY CREATE FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD.
EPA "HAZARDOUS WASTE" (IGNITIBLE), IF DISCARDED D001.
Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.
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