ACETONE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H319, H336

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Eye Damage/Irritation: Category 2A of the Flammable Liquids: Category 2 substance/mixture Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure Category 2

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. (s) H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. AUH066 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking

Hazard pictograms

Flame, Exclamation mark,

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. 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/vapours/spray. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

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 victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. Precautionary P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Storage

Precautionary P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Further information

Exposure to acetone may enhance the liver toxicity of chlorinated solvents.