ACETONE

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture according to GB 13690-2009 and GB 30000-2013 Classification of the substance or mixture according to GB 13690-2009 and GB 30000-2013 Emergency overview Liquid. Colourless. Characteristic. Bland. penetrant Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Causes serious eye irritation. Causes mild skin irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. IF INHALED Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. If skin irritation occurs Get medical attention If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention. Readily biodegradable See Section 12 for environmental precautions.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS - Category 2 SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION - Category 3 SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/EYE IRRITATION - Category 2A SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY - SINGLE EXPOSURE (Narcotic effects) - Category 3 SHORT-TERM (ACUTE) AQUATIC HAZARD - Category 2 LONG-TERM (CHRONIC) AQUATIC HAZARD - Category 1

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Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Causes serious eye irritation. Causes mild skin irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

General : Read label before use. Keep out of reach of children. If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.

Prevention

Wear protective gloves > 8 hours (breakthrough time) Latex gloves. Butyl gloves polyethylene (PE). Wear eye or face protection Recommended Chemical splash goggles or face shield.. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating, lighting and all material-handling equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Keep container tightly closed. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Avoid breathing vapour. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

Response

Collect spillage. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. If skin irritation occurs Get medical attention. IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.

Other physicochemical hazards

Highly flammable liquid and vapour.

Health hazards

Causes serious eye irritation. Causes mild skin irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics Eye contact : Adverse symptoms may include the following: pain or irritation watering redness Inhalation Adverse symptoms may include the following: nausea or vomiting headache drowsiness/fatigue dizziness/vertigo unconsciousness Skin contact Adverse symptoms may include the following: irritation redness Ingestion No specific data. Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure Short term exposure Potential immediate : Not available. effects Potential delayed effects : Not available. Long term exposure Potential immediate : Not available. effects Potential delayed effects : Not available.

Environmental hazards

Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.