Acetone
- 2-Propanone
- Dimethyl ketone
- Ketone propane
- Propanone
Acetone | |
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| Formula | CH3COCH3 |
| Structure | |
| Description | Clear, colorless, volatile liquid with a mildly pungent, characteristic sweet, slight aromatic, fruity odor. |
| Uses | Solvent for fats, oils, waxes, resins, rubber, plastics, lacquers, varnishes, rubber cements. Laboratory reagent. |
| Registry Numbers and Inventories. | |
| CAS | 67-64-1 |
| EC (EINECS/ELINCS) | 200-662-2 |
| EC Index Number | 606-001-00-8 |
| EC Class | Highly flammable; Irritant; Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking; Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness |
| EC Risk Phrase | R 11 36 66 67 |
| EC Safety Phrase | S 9 16 26 |
| RTECS | AL3150000 |
| RTECS class | Tumorigen; Mutagen; Reproductive Effector; Human Data; Primary Irritant |
| UN (DOT) | 1090 |
| Merck | 13,67 |
| Beilstein/Gmelin | 635680 |
| Beilstein Reference | 4-01-00-03180 |
| RCRA | U002 |
| EPA OPP | 44101 |
| Swiss Giftliste 1 | G-1031 |
| Canada DSL/NDSL | DSL |
| US TSCA | Listed |
| Austrailia AICS | Listed |
| New Zealand | Listed |
| Japan ENCS (MITI) | Listed |
| Korea ECL | Listed |
| Properties. | |
| Formula | C3H6O |
| Formula mass | 58.08 |
| Melting point, °C | -95.4 |
| Boiling point, °C | 56.2 |
| Vapor pressure, mmHg | 186 (20 C) |
| Vapor density (air=1) | 2.0 |
| Saturation Concentration | 24% (20 C) (calculated) |
| Evaporization number | 7.7 (butyl acetate = 1) |
| Critical temperature | 235 |
| Critical pressure | 46.6 |
| Density | 0.792 g/cm3 (20 C) |
| Solubility in water | Miscible |
| Viscosity | 0.32 cp at 20C |
| Surface tension | 22.8 g/s2 (20 C) |
| Refractive index | 1.3591 (20 C) |
| Dipole moment | 2.7 D (20 C) |
| Dielectric constant | 20.7 (25 C) |
| pKa/pKb | 20 (pKa) |
| Partition coefficient, pKow | -0.24 |
| Heat of fusion | 5.7 kJ/mol |
| Heat of vaporization | 31.9 kJ/mol |
| Heat of combustion | -1791 kJ/mol |
| Hazards and Protection. | |
| Storage | Protect against physical damage. Store in a cool, dry well-ventilated location, away from any area where the fire hazard may be acute. Outside or detached storage is preferred. Separate from incompatibles. Containers should be bonded and grounded for transfers to avoid static sparks. Storage and use areas should be No Smoking areas. Use non-sparking type tools and equipment, including explosion proof ventilation. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (vapors, liquid); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product. |
| WHMIS | B2 D2B |
| Handling | Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use only in a well ventilated area. Ground and bond containers when transferring material. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid contact with heat, sparks and flame. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames. |
| Protection | Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. |
| Respirators | A half-face organic vapor respirator may be worn for up to ten times the exposure limit, or the maximum use concentration specified by the appropriate regulatory agency or respirator supplier, whichever is lowest. A full-face piece organic vapor respirator may be worn up to 50 times the exposure limit, or the maximum use concentration specified by the appropriate regulatory agency or respirator supplier, whichever is lowest. For emergencies or instances where the exposure levels are not known, use a full-face piece positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator. |
| Small spills/leaks | Absorb spill with inert material, (e.g., dry sand or earth), then place into a chemical waste container. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways. Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin. Remove all sources of ignition. Provide ventilation. A vapor suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors. Water spray may reduce vapor but may not prevent ignition in closed spaces. Clean up residual material by washing area with a 2-5% solution of soda ash. |
| Disposal code | 1 |
| Stability | Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions. |
| Incompatibilities | Concentrated nitric and sulfuric acid mixtures, oxidizing materials, chloroform, alkalis, chlorine compounds, acids, potassium t-butoxide. |
| Decomposition | Carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide. |
| Fire. | ||||
| Flash Point,°C | -20 | |||
| Autoignition, °C | 465 | |||
| Upper exp. limit, % | 112.8 | |||
| Lower exp. limit, % | 2.5 | |||
| Fire fighting | Do not extinguish fire unless flow can be stopped. Use water in flooding quantities as fog. Solid streams of water may be ineffective. Cool all affected containers with flooding quantities of water. Apply water from as far a distance as possible. Use alcohol foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. | |||
| Fire potential | Extremely flammable liquid and vapors. The vapors may cause flash fires. | |||
| Hazards | Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks). Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers. May polymerize explosively when heated or involved in a fire. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. Containers may explode when heated. Many liquids are lighter than water. | |||
| Combustion products | Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. | |||
| NFPA | Health | 1 | ||
| Flammability | 3 | |||
| Reactivity | 0 | |||
| Health. | |
| Exposure limit(s) | TLV: 750 ppm; 1780 mg/m3 (ACGIH 1993-1993). OSHA PEL: TWA 1000 ppm (2400 mg/m3) NIOSH REL: TWA 250 ppm (590 mg/m3) NIOSH IDLH: 2500 ppm LEL |
| Poison_Class | 5 |
| Exposure effects | Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Chronic inhalation may cause effects similar to those of acute inhalation. Use of alcoholic beverages enhances toxic effects. Exposure may increase the toxic potential of chlorinated hydrocarbons, such as chloroform, trichloroethane. |
| Ingestion | May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May cause central nervous system depression, kidney damage, and liver damage. Symptoms may include: headache, excitement, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, stupor, and coma. May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause central nervous system depression, characterized by excitement, followed by headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea. Advanced stages may cause collapse, unconsciousness, coma and possible death due to respiratory failure. |
| Inhalation | Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system effects characterized by headache, dizziness, unconsciousness and coma. Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause motor incoordination and speech abnormalities. |
| Skin | Exposure may cause irritation characterized by redness, dryness, and inflammation. |
| Eyes | Produces irritation, characterized by a burning sensation, redness, tearing, inflammation, and possible corneal injury. |
First aid |
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| Ingestion | Aspiration hazard. If swallowed, vomiting may occur spontaneously, but DO NOT INDUCE. If vomiting occurs, keep head below hips to prevent aspiration into lungs If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately. |
| Inhalation | Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. DO NOT use mouth-to-mouth respiration. If breathing has ceased apply artificial respiration using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device such as a bag and a mask. |
| Skin | Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Wash clothing before reuse. |
| Eyes | Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately. |
| Transport. | ||
| UN number | 1090 | |
| Response guide | 127 | |
| Hazard class | 3 | |
| Packing Group | II | |
| USCG CHRIS Code | ACT | |
| USCG Compatatibility Group | 18 Ketones | |
| HS Code | 2914 11 00 | |
| Std. Transport # | 4912283 | |
| IMO Chemical Code | 18 | |
| IMO Pollution Category | III | |