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1. C HE MI
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PRODUn NAME: ACETONE
OTHEWGENERIC NAMES: A c e t o n e NF, 2.Propanone. Dimethyl Ketone, Diiethylketal,
Dimethylformaldehyde, ~oaceric acid. Pjroacetic e t h e r .
PRODUCT USE Chemxal intermediate
MANUFACIURER: AlliedSignal Inc.
101 Columbia Road, Box 1139
Momstown. New Jersey 07962-1139
FORMORE [NFORMATION C A L L : IN CASE OF EMERGENCY A CALL
(Monday-Friday. 9:COam-4:30pm)(EST) (24 How-s/Day, 7 Days/Week)
Rcduct Safery Department: (201)45-4157 (201)455-2ooo.
2. COMPOSITIONflNFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
INGREDIEST NAME CAS S WEIGKT %
67-M-l 99.7
ACetOW
T r a c e lmpunnel and addmonal maten. names not listed above may also appear tn the RegtJatoq Iniormdnon
s~non (815) towards the end of the MSDS. These materials may be listed for local 鈥淜ght to Know鈥? comphance
and for other re=z.o~.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Acetone is a colorless liquid possessing a sweet,
pungent odor. It is a volatile substance, extremely flammabie and its vapors form
explosive mutures with air. Since acetone vapors travel with air currents, they can
be ignited by flames and sparks at locations remote from the site at which the
materm is being handled. Dangerous fire hazard when exposed to heat, sparks,
flame, or oxidants. Eye, skin and mucous m e m b r a n e i r r i t a n t . H a r m f u l i f
swallowed or inhaled.
WTEK~AL HEALTH I~A~ARDS:
Roionged exposure to the vapr irritates the skin. Repeated and prolonged contact of the liquid
SKIN:
with skin cm cause dqnas and erythena ( i n f l a m m a t i o n ) .
Acetone h III irritant to the eyes
EYES: and mucous membranes.
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Vapor concenhation of 2.%!-3,ooo ppm causes minor initation of eyes. nose and throat.
INHALA-I-ION:
Inhalation a& higher concenkation may cause headache, nausea, co&sion, drowsiness,
convulsions and coma.
ingestion of a tork dose can cause gastnenteric irritation, narcosis and injury to the
INGESTION:
kdneys and liver.
Acetone in not known to produce chronic or cumulative systemic effects.
DELAYED EFFECZ:
Ingredienta found on one of the OSHA designated carcinogen lists xe listed below.
NllJ stanls OSHA List
IARC Status
Inzredient Name
鈥楴o ingredients listed in this section鈥?
4. F I R S T A I D MEASURES
In case of contxt wrth skin. immediately wash skin wth soap and water while remowng
SKIN:
contamuuted clothmg. Obtam medical attennon of defathng action of acetone causes skin
adung or dermaons.
In case of contact with eyez immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
p(E
lifting eyelids occasionally during flushing to faclllitate imganon. Get prompt medial attention.
Lf inhaled. remove the patient from the contaminated atmosphere to fresh air. If not
INHALATION:
breathing, give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth. If breathing is difficult,
give oxygen pronded a qualified operator is present. Get prompt medical attenhon.
if swallowed. do not Induce 鈥渙mrhng unless advised to do so by a ?hysinan. Jf
INGESTION:
phystnan advises vomiting and if panent is consaous, immediately gve 2 to 4 glasses
of water and induce vomiting by touchrng finger to badi oi throat. Get prompt medical
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A. Treamwnt of severe systemic intoxication (narcosis) from either vapor
ADVICE TO PHYSICLAN:
exposure or ingesoon IS prmanly supportwe Acetone has mmimal
toxicity on other organ systems and If the v~cnm can be supported
through the penod of central IICNOUS system depression and respiratory
failure, the prognosis 1s goad.
(1) Followng recent mgesnon, acetone should be removed by emesis (if
not performed by rescue personnel) and/or gash% lavage.
(2) Mechanically assisted ventilation may be necessary
(3) In severe cases. an mitial penod of hypoglycemm may require
mrrccrion by intravenous solunons of dextrose.
(4) In some cases, kans,ent hyperglycemia-resembling diabetes-has
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occurred during the recovery phase and lasted for a few days. Treanent
with insulin may be beneficial but should be used cautiously as the
condinon tends to resolve over a period of a few days.
8. Eye exposures usually do not require any sped% tleamr~ent if l i q u i d
acetone is promptly washed out of eyes. If exposure was prolonged,
some initial comeal damage may be present. It is advisable for these
individuals to be seen by an opthamologist.
5. FIRE F I G H T I N G M E A S U R E S
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES:
FLASH POINT: 1.4-F (-17鈥機)
F L A S H Pot- MZ?IHOD: Tag closed cup.
AmOICNITION TEMPERATURE: 869-F (465-C)
U P P E R FL4hiE LIMlT Volume % in a i r ) : 1 2 . 8
L O W E R F L A M E LIMIT (Volume 9. in air): 2.5
FLAME PROPAGATION RATE (Solids): Not applicable to liqwds.
OSHA FLAMMABILITY CLASS: flammable liquid.
D(TINGUISHING MED%
Small fire: Use carban dioxide or dry chemical.
Large fire: Use polar solvent (alcohol) type foam. The normal firefighting foams that are suitable
for gasoline or hydrocarbon fires will break down and will not extinguish acetone fires. Water
spray will reduce the intensity of flames.
Acetone/water soluoans have flash poink when the acetone concentration is greater than 8% (by
weight). The fire point, which is the percent by weight when a solution sustains a flame, is
higher than that.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
Acetone 1s extremely flammable and its vapors form expioslve mixtures wllh air. Dangerous when
exposed to heat, sparks. flame or oxidants.
SPECUL FIREFICH-LTNG PRECAUI-IONS/INSTRUCl-IONS:
Handle as a very flammable liquid. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed tank, and conrainer~
cooi. Da not enter the fire area without proper personal protemve equapmrnt mcludmg
self-contained breathing apparatus.
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6. ACCIDENTAt_ R E L E A S E M E A S U R E S
IN CASE OF SPILL OR OTHER RELEASE: (Always wear recommended personal protective equipment.)
miminate all sources of ignition in the vicinity of spill or released vapors. Isolate the spill area.
Permit only wained personnel wearing full personal protective equipment to enter the spill area.
Terminate the leak immediately, if possible. Collect the spill in a waste container for disposal.
Flush the spill area thoroughly with water; wash contaminated equipment thoroughly with water.
Flushings and wash water must be contained and prevented from entering p waterway. Spiffs of
acetone should be reported to Federal. State and Local Environmental Agencies, including the
Nahorul Response Center (800-42~8802).
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
NORMAL HANDLING: (tiways wear recommended personal protective equipment.)
Danger! Enemely flammable. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Elecmcally ground all
handling equipment. Keep container closed. Do not use an pressure to unload acetone from
contarner. Use adquate ventilation (see Section 8 an Respiratory Protection).
Observe OSHA regulationr. on exposure limits. Avoid prolonged or frequently repeated breathing of
vapors. AvoId prolonged or repeated contact with skin. Wear safety glagses with cup-type shields
or chemtcal goggles. face shield. natural rubber or neoprene gloves. hard hat and safety shoes in
normal handling operanor& Whenever handling operaooru are such that unavoidable gross contact
wth the llquld IS likely, the handler should wear full protective equipment and clothing comprising
chemacal goggles. face shield. hard hat. and natural nbber or neoprene jacket. trousers, gloves and
sh- or bxxs. Wash contaminated clothtng and protective equpment before reuse.
STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS:
Protect contamer aganst physical damage. Store m accordance with OSHA Regulahon 29 CFR
1910.1C6 in a cool. well-vennlated locahon equtpped with automanc sprinklers or fire excingushing
system. Keep away from sources of !grunon and oxrdumg mater&.
-f?mpry- contatners. unless thoroughly cleaned. must be assumed to have the same hazards IS full
on-.
8. E X P O S U R E CONTROLSIPERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONrROLS:
m vennlanon 1s essenndl m areas where acetone 1s handled to prevent the accumulation oi
explowe m,rtures. Explosion-prwi fans should bz used ,n mecharucal type 鈥渆nhlaOOn systems
Under normal condlhons. the acmosphenc concennaho鈥? oi acetone vapa must be kept low
enough to prevent Lmtanon of the mucuo~ membranes and discomfort to :he workers. Under
abnormal condidanS. such as leak, or spdls, special emergency equipment may be necessary.
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P E R S O N A L PKO-I-ECl-F.% EOUTPMENT:
SKIN PROI-ECTX-ION:
HANDS, ARMS, AND BODY: Natural rubber or neoprene gloves. Safety shoes and hard hat.
EYE PROTECTION:
ErEs AND FAC!E:
Liquid contact likely: Wear safety glasses with cuptype side shields or chemical goggles, and
face shield.
Vapor contact likely: Wear personal protective equipment desaibed under 鈥渞espiratory
pWKti0n鈥?.
Contact lenses should not be worn when working with this chemical
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
No respiratory protecnon required for concentrations ~7% ppm.
753 to < l.CCC ppm: MOSH approved chemical carmdge resplratowlth organic vapor caraidge.
I,coO to < lZ.Mo ppm: NIOSH approved au purifying full face respirator equipped with organic
vapor canister.
lZ.Mo ppm and above: MOSH approved full face supplied air respirator operated in pressure
demand or other posinve pressure mode.
Escape: NlOSH approved air putifying, full face resprator with orgamc vapor canister or any
escape type self-contained breathing apparatus.
ADDITIONAL KECOMMENDAlTONS:
OTWER CLOlHlNG AND EQUIPMEKT: Natural rubber or neoprene jacket. twusers and shoes
or boots. Emergency shower;, emergency eye wash fountains and fire blankets. Warning signs
Rubber tamer for glass containers.
EXYOSURE GUIDELINES: (Guidelmes e&t for the following Ingredients)
Other Lrnlr
lnmedient Name ACCIH TLV OSHA PEL
ACCtOW 7% ppm WA 753 Pam i7VA None
loo0 ppm STEEL loo0 ppm s m
* - Lumt established by AlliedSignal for mtemal use
. . - Workplace Envlromnental Exposure Level (AIHA)
- I E~ologml Exposure Index
Other exposure ltmits for the decomposition produns normally assonated with product use are as follows:
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Colorless liquid.
APPEARANCE
Liquid.
PHYSICAL STATE:
58.08
MOLECULAR WEIGHT:
a-r,cocH,
CHEMICAL FORMULA:
Sweet, pungent odor.
ODOR:
( w a t e r - 1.0) 0.79 0 20/4-C
SPEaFrC GFuvl-iYz
(Weight %) Complete.
SoLuBILlTY IN WATEK:
Approx. 7 (i.e., 1 v o l . a c e t o n e i n 1 v o l . w a t e r )
pH:
56.2-c
BOILING POINT:
-95.35-c
MELTING POINT:
1 8 1 m m Hg 0 20-c
VAPOR PRESSURE:
(Ax - 1 . 0 ) 2.0
VAFOR DENSl-l-X鈥?:
Z-7.0 Compared to: Butyl a c e t a t e - 1
EVA.PORATION RA T E :
A p p r o x . 100% (by volume at ZO鈥機)
9: VOLATILES:
1.4-F (-17-C)
FLASH POINT:
(Flash pant method and additional ffamability data are found in section 5.)
10. STABILITY AND REACI-IVITY
N O R M A L L Y S T A B L E ? (Conditiona IO Avoid)
Normally stable. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame.
Avoid saong oxidizing agents.
WARDOUS D E C O M P O S I T I O N P R O D U C T S :
Complete cambusnon results in the formanon of carbon dmtide and water vapor. Incomplete
combustion can yeld carbon monotide.
H A Z A R D O U S POLYMERUATION?
Harardous poiymerirahon will not occur.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
11.
IMMEDIATt (ACUTE) EFFECIX:
Oral ( m o u s e ) LDs - 3.ooO mg/*g
OrJ ( r a t ) L D , - 5 . 8 0 0 mg/kg
O r a l ( r a b b i t ) LD~ - 5.340 mgkg
E y e fiuman) - 503 ppm
S k i n (rabbit) yx) mgn4 h r . R e a c t i o n mild
DELAYED (SUBCHRONIC k CHRONIC) EFFECTS:
No &ca available. Acetone is not known to produce chrome or cumulahve systemic effects
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BIOLOGICAL ACTION LEVELS 270 mp/z in urine at end of work shift - excessive exposure to
acetone.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
DEGRADABW:
a) Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BODS Lb./Lb.; acclimated bacteria): 0.31 - 1.63
b) Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD Lb./Lb.): 1.12 - 2.07.
OCTANOUWAlER PARWON COEFFICIENT: 0.58.
13. DISPOSAL C O N S I D E R A T I O N S
RCRk
LI the unused pmduct a RCRA hnardaua waste if discarded? Yes.
Lf yes, the RCFA lD number is: UOOZ and Wol
OTHER DISPOSAL CONSIDERA鈥榥ONS: The waste matenal should be &eared and/or disposed of at a site
authorized to handle hazardous chemical 鈥渁ste. Appropriate Federal. State and Local Regulatory Authorities
should be conlacted before discharge, heamnent or disposal of waste matenal.
The informanon offered here is far the product as shipped. Use and/or alteratioru to the product such as mixing
with other materials may significantly change the characteristics of the material and alter the RCRA Jassification
and the proper disposal method.
14. TRANSPORT I N F O R M A T I O N
Ciass 3 - Flammable Liquid. Packing Group II
US DOT HAZARD CLASS:
US DOT ID NUMBER: UN 1090
For rdditronrl informanon on shipping regulations affecnng thrs material. contact the information number found on
the Knt p-age.
1.5. R E G U L A T O R Y I N F O R M A T I O N
TOXIC SUBTTANCE~ CONTROL ACT CTSCA):
Acetone IS listed on the TSCA inventory.
TSC.4 INVEKTORY STATUS:
SubIect to export noticaion.
OTHEK fSCA ISSUES:
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SARA Tl-t-LE lNcER鈥?=A:
RQn k TPQs:
-Repombie Quantities鈥? (RQs) and/or 鈥淭hreshold Plannmg Quantities鈥? (TPQs) exist for the following ingredients.
SARAJCFXCLA SARAW
ROflbs1
lnpredient TPQflbs)
M(x)
ACetOne None
SpiIls/reIeun resulting in the loss of any ingredient at or above itr RQ requires immediate notification to the
Natiorul Response Center (l-SOO-UQ-8802) and to your Local Emergency Plrnning Committee.
SECI-ION 311 HAZARD CLASS: Immediate. Fiie.
SARA 313 TOXIC CHEMICALS:
The foollowing ingredients are SARa 313 鈥楾OXIC Chemicals鈥?. CAS t鈥檚 and wt.% are found in section ~2.
:nnredient Comment
鈥楴o ingredients Irsted in this secnon鈥?
STATE RIGHT TO KNOW:
Ln addition to the ingredienk found in sectvx 2. the following are listed for state right-to-know purposes:
Wt.%
In.redient Comment
鈥楴o ingedients listed I鈥? thus sectmn鈥?
REGULATORY INFORMAT-ION:
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Acetone is subject to the Chemical Diversion & Traffickmg Act of 1988 and subject to certain record
keeping and repatmg requirements. (21 CFR 1310 and 1313).
Acetone is not regulated as a VOC under the Clean Air Act.
Acetone & not On the California Prop 65 List.
WHMIS CWSIFICA~ON (CANADA):
Qass B. Divwon 2
FOREIGN -0RY STATUS:
Canadun DSL (Domanc Substances List)
EINECS (European Inventory of Ldshng Commernal Cnemtcal Substances)
Australian Inventor
Japan-e Inventory
lb. O T H E R I N F O R M A T I O N
CuRREKT ISSUE DATE July. 199s
September, 1593
PREVl0U.S ISSUE DAl-Ez
aL&NGES TO MSDS FROM PXMOUs ISSUE DATE ARE DUE TO THE FOLLOWING:
Cunge made to Emergenq Ovemew (Sectton 3)
Added informaaan to Exnnguishing Media (Secnon 5)
-ge to Re~latory Informanon (Sect10n 1 5 )
-Deleted from SARA 313 list
_Additioul Regulatory Informsnon added
-Foreign Inventory Status-Added Japanese and Australian Inventory status
NFPA HAZ%XD RA~CS: 1-3-U (H-F-R)
omm LMORMAl-ION:
HMIS HAZARD RATTNCS: 1-M (H-F-R)
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