Acetone

Product Name and Identification:

• Chemical      Name: Acetone
• Alternate      Names: Propanone, Dimethyl Ketone
• CAS      #: 67-64-1

Composition:

• Typically      pure acetone.

Hazard Identification and Classification:

• Classification:     Highly Flammable Liquid (H225), Eye Irritant (H319)
• Hazards:     Highly flammable, may cause drowsiness or dizziness.

Precautionary Statements:

• P210:     Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces.
• P305+P351+P338:     If in eyes, rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.

Handling and Storage:

• Store      in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources.

General Uses:

• Solvent,      cleaning agents, and nail polish remover.

Physical and Chemical Properties:

• Appearance:      Clear, colourless liquid
• Odor:      Sweet, fruity odour
• Boiling      Point: ~56 °C
• Solubility:      Miscible with water

Transport Information:

• UN      Number: 1090
• Class:      3 (Flammable liquids)