=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:ACETONE,ACS GRADE
NIIN:01-107-2903
MSDS Number: BGMDV
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE, INC.
Address:340 KINGSLAND ST
City:NUTLEY
State:NJ
ZIP:07110
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-235-5000
Emergency Phone Num:201-235-5000
CAGE:1V283
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:HOFFMAN-LA ROCHE INC
Address:340 KINGSLAND ST
City:NUTLEY
State:NJ
ZIP:07110-1141
Country:US
Phone:201-235-2323
CAGE:04493
Company:HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE INC.
Address:200 ROCHE DRIVE
City:BELVIDERE
State:NJ
ZIP:07823-1112
Phone:(800) 526-0625
CAGE:1V283

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:ACETONE  (SARA III)
CAS:67-64-1
RTECS #:AL3150000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:1000PPM
ACGIH TLV:750PPM/1000STEL;9293
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:LOW TOXICITY;EYE & SKIN IRRIT.; HEADACHE,
    NAUSEA, NARCOSIS, DERMATITIS, DRYING/DEFATTYING OF SKIN.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

Eyes:FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.SEE DR.SKIN CONTACT:WASH
    W/WATER;REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR;RESTORE/SUPPORT BREATHING,IF NEEDED.INGESTION:GIVE WATER TO
    DILUTE,INDUCE  VOMITING;CONTACT DR.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:0 F (-18C) CC
Lower Limits:2.1
Upper Limits:12.8
Extinguishing Media:CO*2;ALCOHOL FOAM; DRY CHEM.WATER SPRAY MAY BE
    INEFFECTIVE
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA;USE BLANKETING EFFECT TO SMOTHER
    FLAMES
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DANGEROUS FIRE HAZARD & MODERATE
    EXPLOSION HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT OR FLAME. FIRE IS CLASS B

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:PROVIDE MACIMUM EXPLOSION-PROOF
    VENTILATION:ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES EVEN IN REMOVE
    LOCATIONS.FLUSH W/WATER SPRAY TO OPEN GROUND. DO NOT FLUSH TO
    SEWERS OR SURFACE WATER SUPPLIES. ABSORB OR PICK UP  W/
    NON-SPARKING TOOLS.AVOID SKIN CONTACT

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN
    COOL,CLEAN,WELL-VENTILATED,FIRE-PROOF STORAGE ROOM OR CABINET.STORE
    IN DRUMS OR SAFETY CANS WITH APPROPRIATE FLAMMABILITY LABELS.
Other Precautions:OSHA CLASS 1B FLAMMABLE LIQUID. AVOID HEAT OR FLAME.
    GROUND CONTAINERS WHEN TRANSFERRING LIQUID. NO SMOKING IN
    STORAGE/HANDLING AREAS. PREVENT CONTAINER DAMAGE. KEEP CONTAINERS
    CLOSED.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:FOR EMERG. EXPOSURES (>TLV) USE ORGANIC VAPOR OR
    SUPPLIED AIR RESP.
Ventilation:EXPLOSION-PROOF GENERAL/EXHAUST VENT. TO MEET TLV
Protective Gloves:POLYVINYL-ACET.
Eye Protection:SPLASH-PROOF GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE BARRIER CREAMS. APRONS WHERE
    CONDITIONS REQUIRE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
UNIT PACKAGE: 32 FL OZ BOTTLE MFR ADDRESS: 340 KINGSLAND STREET,NUTLEY,
    NT 07110

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:56.5 C
Vapor Pres:226
Vapor Density:2.00
Spec Gravity:0.792
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.8 (CCL*4=1)
Solubility in Water:MISCIIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS VOLATILE LIQUID; FRAGRANT MINTY ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MIXTURES OF NITRIC W/FULFURIC OR ACETIC ACIDS - EXPLOSION
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT W/STRONG OXIDIZERS;NITRATES,
    PERCHLORATES, H*2SO*4
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE;CARBON DIOXIDE
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:REACTION W/POTASSIUM T-BUTOXIDE
    CAUSES IGNITION.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATION IS RECOMMENDED. IF AMOUNTS WARRANT
    IT, CONSIDER RECLAIMING BY DISTILLATION. DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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