Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
General Information
Revision date
2002-02-26
Product name
Acetone
Product Synonyms
Dimethylformaldehyde; Dimethyl ketone; 2-Propanone; Pyroacetic
CAS No.
67-64-1
Emergency telephone
800-524-0294
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Diagnostics
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
ehs.office@utoronto.ca
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance colourless. Flash Point -4 deg F. Causes respiratory tract irritation Causes eye irritation. Breathing vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Prolonged or repeated contact may dry the skin and cause irritation. Danger! Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. Vapor may cause flash fire. Target Organs: Central nervous system, respiratory system, eyes, skin.
Potential health effects
Eye: Produces irritation, characterized by a burning sensation, redness, tearing, inflammation, and possible corneal injury. Skin: May be absorbed through the skin. Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause drying and cracking of the skin.
