General Information
Revision date
2001-03-19
Product name
Acetone, 99+%
Product Synonyms
2-Propanone; Dimethyl ketone
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Acros Organics N.V
Section 2
Hazard pictograms
XI F
Hazard statements
11 36 66 67 Section 3 - Hazards Identification EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance clear, colorless. Flash Point -20 deg C. Causes eye and skin irritation. May cause central nervous system depression. May cause liver and kidney damage. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Danger! Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. Vapor may cause flash fire. Target Organs: Kidneys, central nervous system, liver, respiratory system, eyes, skin. Potential Health Effects Eye: Produces irritation, characterized by a burning sensation, redness, tearing, inflammation, and possible corneal injury. Skin: Exposure may cause irritation characterized by redness, dryness, and inflammation. 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 nausea, headache, dizziness, unconsciousness and coma. Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause motor incoordination and speech abnormalities. Chronic: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Chronic inhalation may cause effects similar to those of acute inhalation.