Acetone

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency overview Clear, colorless liquid. Strong, sweet odour. DANGER EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. Flammable liquid - may release vapors that form flammable mixtures at or above the flash point. Will be easily ignited by heat, spark or flames. Vapors may cause a flash fire or ignite explosively. Causes skin and eye irritation. May be harmful if swallowed. May be an aspiration hazard. Aspiration may occur during swallowing or vomiting, resulting in lung injury. May cause nausea, vomiting, headache and other central nervous system effects.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation. Ingestion. Skin contact. Eye contact Eyes Causes moderate to severe eye irritation. Skin Causes moderate skin irritation. Inhalation May cause irritation of respiratory tract. Symptoms may include pain, headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness and other central nervous system effects. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed. Symptoms may include pain, headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness and other central nervous system effects. May be an aspiration hazard. Aspiration into the lungs during swallowing or subsequent vomiting may cause chemical pneumonitis, which can be fatal. Target organs Central nervous system. Eyes. Respiratory system. Skin.

Potential chronic health

Prolonged skin contact may cause dermatitis (rash), characterized by red, dry, itching skin Signs and symptoms Symptoms of overexposure may be headache, dizziness, tiredness, nausea and vomiting. Symptoms may include redness, edema, drying, defatting and cracking of the skin.

Environmental effects

See ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 12