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Material Safety Data Sheet
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1910.1200
1. MATERIAL AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
:
Material Name Acetone
: Industrial Solvent. Restricted to professional users.
Uses
: S1212, U8903, S1260
Product Code
:
Company Shell Chemical LP
PO Box 2463
HOUSTON TX 77252-2463
USA
: 1-800-240-6737
MSDS Request
: 1-866-897-4355
Customer Service
Emergency Telephone Number
: 1-800-424-9300
Chemtrec Domestic
(24 hr)
: 1-703-527-3887
Chemtrec
International (24 hr)
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name CAS No. Concentration
Acetone 67-64-1 100.00%
Contains Benzene, CAS # 71-43-2.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
: Clear. Liquid. Characteristic.
Appearance and Odour
: Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Irritating to
Health Hazards
eyes. Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
: Extremely flammable. Vapours are heavier than air. Vapours
Safety Hazards
may travel across the ground and reach remote ignition
sources causing a flashback fire danger. Electrostatic charges
may be generated during pumping. Electrostatic discharge may
cause fire.
: Not classified as dangerous under EC criteria.
Environmental Hazards
Health Hazards
: Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Slightly irritating
Inhalation
to respiratory system.
: Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
Skin Contact
: Irritating to eyes.
Eye Contact
: Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
Ingestion
:
Other Information
Exposure may enhance the toxicity of other materials. See
Chapter 11 for details.
: Breathing of high vapour concentrations may cause central
Signs and Symptoms
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nervous system (CNS) depression resulting in dizziness, light-
headedness, headache, nausea and loss of coordination.
Continued inhalation may result in unconsciousness and death.
Defatting dermatitis signs and symptoms may include a burning
sensation and/or a dried/cracked appearance. Eye irritation
signs and symptoms may include a burning sensation, redness,
swelling, and/or blurred vision. If material enters lungs, signs
and symptoms may include coughing, choking, wheezing,
difficulty in breathing, chest congestion, shortness of breath,
and/or fever.
: Pre-existing medical conditions of the following organ(s) or
Aggravated Medical
organ system(s) may be aggravated by exposure to this
Condition
material: Eyes. Respiratory system. Skin.
: Not classified as dangerous under EC criteria.
Environmental Hazards
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
: Remove to fresh air. If rapid recovery does not occur, transport
Inhalation
to nearest medical facility for additional treatment.
: Remove contaminated clothing. Flush exposed area with water
Skin Contact
and follow by washing with soap if available.
: Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least
Eye Contact
15 minutes while holding eyelids open. Transport to the
nearest medical facility for additional treatment.
: If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: transport to nearest
Ingestion
medical facility for additional treatment. If vomiting occurs
spontaneously, keep head below hips to prevent aspiration.
: Potential for chemical pneumonitis. Consider: gastric lavage
Advice to Physician
with protected airway, administration of activated charcoal.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Clear fire area of all non-emergency personnel.
: -18 °C / 0 °F (IP 170)
Flash point
: ca. 2.1 - 13 %(V)
Explosion / Flammability
limits in air
: 540 °C / 1,004 °F (ASTM D-2155)
Auto ignition temperature
: Containers exposed to intense heat from fires should be cooled
Specific Hazards
with large quantities of water. The vapour is heavier than air,
spreads along the ground and distant ignition is possible.
: Alcohol-resistant foam, water spray or fog. Dry chemical
Extinguishing Media
powder, carbon dioxide, sand or earth may be used for small
fires only.
: Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing
Protective Equipment for
apparatus. Proper protective equipment including breathing
Firefighters
apparatus must be worn when approaching a fire in a confined
space.
: All storage areas should be provided with adequate fire fighting
Additional Advice
facilities. Keep adjacent containers cool by spraying with water.
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Avoid contact with spilled or released material. Immediately remove all contaminated clothing.
For guidance on selection of personal protective equipment see Chapter 8 of this Material Safety
Data Sheet. For guidance on disposal of spilled material see Chapter 13 of this Material Safety
Data Sheet. Observe all relevant local and international regulations.
: Isolate hazard area and deny entry to unnecessary or
Protective measures
unprotected personnel. Stay upwind and keep out of low areas.
Shut off leaks, if possible without personal risks. Remove all
possible sources of ignition in the surrounding area. Use
appropriate containment (of product and fire fighting water) to
avoid environmental contamination. Prevent from spreading or
entering drains, ditches or rivers by using sand, earth, or other
appropriate barriers. Attempt to disperse the vapour or to direct
its flow to a safe location for example by using fog sprays.
Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Ensure
electrical continuity by bonding and grounding (earthing) all
equipment. Ventilate contaminated area thoroughly.
: For large liquid spills (> 1 drum), transfer by mechanical means
Clean Up Methods
such as vacuum truck to a salvage tank for recovery or safe
disposal. Do not flush away residues with water. Retain as
contaminated waste. Allow residues to evaporate or soak up
with an appropriate absorbent material and dispose of safely.
Remove contaminated soil and dispose of safely.
For small liquid spills (< 1 drum), transfer by mechanical means
to a labelled, sealable container for product recovery or safe
disposal. Allow residues to evaporate or soak up with an
appropriate absorbent material and dispose of safely. Remove
contaminated soil and dispose of safely.
: Notify authorities if any exposure to the general public or the
Additional Advice
environment occurs or is likely to occur. Local authorities
should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained.
Vapour may form an explosive mixture with air. See Chapter
13 for information on disposal. U.S. regulations may require
reporting releases of this material to the environment which
exceed the reportable quantity (refer to Chapter 15) to the
National Response Centre at (800) 424-8802.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
: Avoid breathing vapours or contact with material. Only use in
General Precautions
well ventilated areas. Wash thoroughly after handling. On
guidance on selection of personal protective equipment see
Chapter 8 of this Material Safety Data Sheet. Use the
information in this data sheet as input to a risk assessment of
local circumstances to help determine appropriate controls for
safe handling, storage and disposal of this material.
: Avoid inhaling vapour and/or mists. Avoid contact with skin,
Handling
eyes, and clothing. Extinguish any naked flames. Do not
smoke. Remove ignition sources. Avoid sparks. Electrostatic
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charges may be generated during pumping. Electrostatic
discharge may cause fire. Ensure electrical continuity by
bonding and grounding (earthing) all equipment. Restrict line
velocity during pumping in order to avoid generation of
electrostatic discharge (<= 1 m/sec until fill pipe submerged to
twice its diameter, then <= 7 m/sec). Avoid splash filling. Do
NOT use compressed air for filling, discharging, or handling
operations.
: Must be stored in a well-ventilated area, away from sunlight,
Storage
ignition sources and other sources of heat. Keep away from
aerosols, flammables, oxidizing agents, corrosives and from
other flammable products which are not harmful or toxic to man
or to the environment. The vapour is heavier than air. Beware
of accumulation in pits and confined spaces. Vapours from
tanks should not be released to atmosphere. Breathing losses
during storage should be controlled by a suitable vapour
treatment system. Bulk storage tanks should be diked
(bunded).
: Electrostatic charges may be generated during pumping.
Product Transfer
Electrostatic discharge may cause fire. Keep containers closed
when not in use. Do not use compressed air for filling,
discharging or handling.
: For containers, or container linings use mild steel, stainless
Recommended Materials
steel. For container paints, use epoxy paint, zinc silicate paint.
: Containers, even those that have been emptied, can contain
Container Advice
explosive vapours. Do not cut, drill, grind, weld or perform
similar operations on or near containers.
: Use the information in this data sheet as input to a risk
Additional Information
assessment of local circumstances to help determine
appropriate controls for safe handling, storage and disposal of
this material. Ensure that all local regulations regarding
handling and storage facilities are followed.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Occupational Exposure Limits
Material Source Type ppm mg/m3 Notation
Acetone ACGIH TWA 500 ppm
ACGIH STEL 750 ppm
OSHA Z1 PEL 1,000 ppm 2,400 mg/m3
OSHA Z1A TWA 750 ppm 1,800 mg/m3
OSHA Z1A STEL 1,000 ppm 2,400 mg/m3
: Shell has adopted as Interim Standards the OSHA Z1A values
Additional Information
that were established in 1989 and later rescinded.
: The level of protection and types of controls necessary will vary
Exposure Controls
depending upon potential exposure conditions. Select controls
based on a risk assessment of local circumstances.
Appropriate measures include: Provide adequate ventilation in
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storage areas. Use sealed systems as far as possible.
Adequate explosion-proof ventilation to control airborne
concentrations below the exposure guidelines/limits. Local
exhaust ventilation is recommended. Firewater monitors and
deluge systems are recommended. Eye washes and showers
for emergency use.
: Personal protective equipment (PPE) should meet
Personal Protective
recommended national standards. Check with PPE suppliers.
Equipment
: If engineering controls do not maintain airborne concentrations
Respiratory Protection
to a level which is adequate to protect worker health, select
respiratory protection equipment suitable for the specific
conditions of use and meeting relevant legislation. Where air-
filtering respirators are suitable, select an appropriate
combination of mask and filter. Select a filter suitable for
organic gases and vapours [boiling point <65°C (149°F)]
meeting EN371. Where respiratory protective equipment is
required, use a full-face mask. Where air-filtering respirators
are unsuitable (e.g., airborne concentrations are high, risk of
oxygen deficiency, confined space) use appropriate positive
pressure breathing apparatus.
Respirator selection, use and maintenance should be in
accordance with the requirements of the OSHA Respiratory
Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1920.134.
: Suitability and durability of a glove is dependent on usage, e.g.
Hand Protection
frequency and duration of contact, chemical resistance of glove
material, glove thickness, dexterity. Always seek advice from
glove suppliers. Contaminated gloves should be replaced.
Where hand contact with the product may occur the use of
gloves approved to relevant standards (e.g. Europe: EN374,
US: F739, AS/NZS:2161) made from the following materials
may provide suitable chemical protection: Nitrile rubber. PVC.
Viton.
: Chemical splash goggles (chemical monogoggles).
Eye Protection
: Use protective clothing which is chemical resistant to this
Protective Clothing
material. Safety shoes and boots should also be chemical
resistant.
: Monitoring of the concentration of substances in the breathing
Monitoring Methods
zone of workers or in the general workplace may be required to
confirm compliance with an OEL and adequacy of exposure
controls. For some substances biological monitoring may also
be appropriate. Examples of sources of recommended air
monitoring methods are given below or contact supplier.
Further national methods may be available. National Institute of
Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), USA: Manual of
analytical Methods
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/nmam/nmammenu.html Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), USA: Sampling and
Analytical Methods http://www.osha-
slc.gov/dts/sltc/methods/toc.html Health and Safety Executive
(HSE), UK: Methods for the Determination of Hazardous
Substances http://www.hsl.gov.uk/search.htm
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance : Clear. Liquid.
Odour : Characteristic.
pH : Not applicable.
Boiling point : 56 °C / 133 °F
Flash point : -18 °C / 0 °F (IP 170)
Explosion / Flammability : ca. 2.1 - 13 %(V)
limits in air
Auto-ignition temperature : 540 °C / 1,004 °F (ASTM D-2155)
Vapour pressure : 24.7 kPa at 20 °C / 68 °F
Density : 790 - 792 kg/m3 at 20 °C / 68 °F (ASTM D-4052)
Water solubility : at 20 °C / 68 °F Completely miscible.
n-octanol/water partition : 0.2
coefficient (log Pow)
Dynamic viscosity : 0.33 mPa.s at 20 °C / 68 °F
Vapour density (air=1) : 2 at 20 °C / 68 °F
Electrical conductivity : 20 µS/m at 20 °C / 68 °F (ASTM D-4308)
Coefficient of expansion : 0.0014 / °C
Dielectric constant 21.4 at 20 °C / 68 °F
Heat of vapourisation 525 kJ/kg °C
Refractive index 1.359 at 20 °C / 68 °F (ASTM D-1218)
Specific heat 2.14 kJ/kg °C at 20 °C / 68 °F
Saturated Vapour 590 g/m3 at 20 °C / 68 °F (estimated value(s))
concentration (in air)
Thermal conductivity 0.16 W/m °C at 20 °C / 68 °F
Evaporation rate (nBuAc=1) : 5.6 (ASTM D 3539, nBuAc=1)
2 (DIN 53170, di-ethyl ether=1)
Surface tension : 22.8 mN/m at 20 °C / 68 °F
Molecular weight : 58.08 g/mol
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
: Stable under normal conditions of use.
Stability
: Avoid heat, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources.
Conditions to Avoid
: Strong oxidising agents.
Materials to Avoid
: None expected under normal use conditions.
Hazardous Decomposition
Products
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
: Information given is based on product testing.
Basis for Assessment
: Low toxicity: LD50 >2000 mg/kg , Rat
Acute Oral Toxicity
Aspiration into the lungs when swallowed or vomited may
cause chemical pneumonitis which can be fatal.
: Low toxicity: LD50 >2000 mg/kg , Rabbit
Acute Dermal Toxicity
: Low toxicity: LC50>5000 ppm / 1 hours, Rat
Acute Inhalation Toxicity
High concentrations may cause central nervous system
depression resulting in headaches, dizziness and nausea;
continued inhalation may result in unconsciousness and/or
death.
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: Not irritating to skin.
Skin Irritation
Prolonged/repeated contact may cause defatting of the skin
which can lead to dermatitis.
: Irritating to eyes.
Eye Irritation
: Inhalation of vapours or mists may cause irritation to the
Respiratory Irritation
respiratory system.
: Not a skin sensitiser.
Sensitisation
: Low systemic toxicity on repeated exposure.
Repeated Dose Toxicity
: Not mutagenic.
Mutagenicity
:
Material Carcinogenicity Classification
Acetone : ACGIH Group A4: Not classifiable as a human carcinogen.
: Causes slight foetotoxicity. Effects were seen at high doses
Reproductive and
only.
Developmental Toxicity
: Exposure may enhance the toxicity of other materials. May
Additional Information
potentiate the peripheral neurotoxicity of n-hexane, and the
liver and kidney toxicity of some chlorinated hydrocarbons such
as carbon tetrachloride.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity
: Low toxicity: LC/EC/IC50 > 1000 mg/l
Fish
: Low toxicity: LC/EC/IC50 > 1000 mg/l
Aquatic Invertebrates
: Low toxicity: LC/EC/IC50 > 1000 mg/l
Algae
: Low toxicity: LC/EC/IC50 > 1000 mg/l
Microorganisms
: If product enters soil, it will be mobile and may contaminate
Mobility
groundwater.
Dissolves in water.
: Readily biodegradable.
Persistence/degradability
: Not expected to bioaccumulate significantly.
Bioaccumulation
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
: Recover or recycle if possible. It is the responsibility of the
Material Disposal
waste generator to determine the toxicity and physical
properties of the material generated to determine the proper
waste classification and disposal methods in compliance with
applicable regulations.
: Drain container thoroughly. After draining, vent in a safe place
Container Disposal
away from sparks and fire. Residues may cause an explosion
hazard. Do not puncture, cut or weld uncleaned drums. Send
to drum recoverer or metal reclaimer.
: Local regulations may be more stringent than regional or
Local Legislation
national requirements and must be complied with.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
US Department of Transportation Classification (49CFR)
Identification number UN 1090
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Proper shipping name Acetone
Class / Division 3
Packing group II
Hazardous subst./material RQ: ACETONE/5,000.00 LB
Emergency Response Guide 127
No .
IMDG
Identification number UN 1090
Proper shipping name ACETONE
Class / Division 3
Packing group II
Marine pollutant: No
IATA (Country variations may apply)
Identification number UN 1090
Proper shipping name Acetone
Class / Division 3
Packing group II
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
The regulatory information is not intended to be comprehensive. Other regulations may apply to this
material.
Federal Regulatory Status
Notification Status
AICS Listed.
DSL Listed.
INV (CN) Listed.
ENCS (JP) Listed. (2)-542
TSCA Listed.
EINECS Listed. 200-662-2
KECI (KR) Listed. KE-29367
PICCS (PH) Listed.
Comprehensive Environmental Release, Compensation & Liability Act (CERCLA)
Acetone (67-64-1) Reportable quantity: 5,000 lbs
Acetone (67-64-1) Reportable quantity: 5,000 lbs
Benzene (71-43-2) Reportable quantity: 10 lbs
Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 311
Benzene (71-43-2) Reportable quantity: 10 lbs
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SARA Hazard Categories (311/312)
Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard. Fire Hazard.
SARA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) (313)
Benzene (71-43-2) 0.005%
State Regulatory Status
California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act (Proposition 65)
Known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Known to the state of California to cause cancer.
Benzene (71-43-2) 0.005% Carcinogenic.
Developmental toxin.
Male reproductive toxin.
New Jersey Right-To-Know Chemical List
Acetone (67-64-1) 100.00% Listed.
Listed.
Benzene (71-43-2) 0.005%
Listed.
Pennsylvania Right-To-Know Chemical List
Acetone (67-64-1) 100.00% Environmental hazard.
Listed.
Benzene (71-43-2) 0.005% Special hazard.
Environmental hazard.
Listed.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
: 1, 3, 0
HMIS Rating (Health, Fire,
Reactivity)
: 1, 3, 0
NFPA Rating (Health,
Fire, Reactivity)
: 15.5
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: The information contained herein is based on our current
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the product for the purpose of health, safety and environmental
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