Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
General Information
Revision date
2011-03-11
Product name
Acetone, NF
Product Synonyms
Dimethyl Ketone; 2-Propanone
CAS No.
67-64-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Other non-specified industry: Analytical reagent
supplier name
EMD Chemicals Inc
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300
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Company Information
company name
EMD Chemicals Inc
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA Hazards Emergency overview : DANGER! EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. VAPOR MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRE. HARMFUL IF INHALED OR SWALLOWED. CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: RESPIRATORY TRACT, SKIN, EYES, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. Physical state : Liquid.
Potential Acute Health Effects
Inhalation : Toxic by inhalation. Irritating to respiratory system. Ingestion : Toxic if swallowed. Aspiration hazard if swallowed. Can enter lungs and cause damage. Skin : Irritating to skin. Eyes : Irritating to eyes. Potential chronic health effects Carcinogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Teratogenic Effects
No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Target organs : May cause damage to the following organs: upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes, central nervous system (CNS). Medical conditions aggravated by over- : Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. exposure See toxicological information (section 11)
