ACETONE

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 2

Health hazards

Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 24 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 narcotic effects

Environmental hazards

Not classified.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor, Causes serious eye irritation, May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

Prevention

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Avoid breathing mistívapors. Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

Ifon skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If inhaled Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. lf in eyes Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish,

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with localfregional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise Static accumulating flammable liquid can become electrostatically charged even in bonded and

Classified (HNOC)

grounded equipment, Sparks may ignite liquid and vapor. May cause flash fire or explosion.

Additional information

None.