Acetone

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H319, H336

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

Hazard statements

Classified as Hazardous according to the criteria of the Australian Safety and Compensation Council ASCC (formerly NOHSC) Approved Criteria For Classifying Hazardous Substances [NOHSC:1008] 3rd Edition. Acetone is classified as Dangerous Goods according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail. H225: Flammable liquid and vapor H319: Causes serious eye irritation H336: May cause drowsiness and dizziness

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable Liquid (category 2) Serious eye damage/ eye irritation (category 2A) Target Organ Systematic Toxicant – Single Exposure (category 3)

2.2 Label elements

Symbol (s)

Signal word

Danger

Prevention

P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No Smoking. P233: Keep container tightly closed. P235: Keep cool P240: Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241: Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. P242: Use only non-sparking tools. P243: Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/ face protection. P281: Use personal protective equipment as required.

Response

P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P305+P351+P353: IF IN EYES Rinse continuously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician. P312: Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P322: Specific measures (see details on this label). P321: Specific treatment (see details on label). P332+P313: If Skin irritation occurs. Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P362: Take of contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P370 +P378 In case of fire Use appropriate media for extinction

Disposal

P501: Dispose of contents and container to appropriate waste site of reclaimer in accordance with local and national regulations. EC Hazards EUH066: Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None