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General Information
Revision date
1984-01-16
Product name
Acetone
Product Synonyms
Dimethylformaldehyde, dimethyl ketone, 2-propanone, pyroacetic acid, pyroacetic ether
CAS No.
67-64-1
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300
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Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance: Colorless, highly volatile liquid with a sweetish odor. Danger! Extremely flammable liquid FP=-4F (-20C). Causes irritation to eyes, skin, and respiratory tract. Causes central nervous system depression. May cause liver and kidney damage. Toxic effects are enhanced by ethanol. Target Organs: Kidneys, central nervous system, liver, respiratory system.
Potential health effects
Eye: Produces irritation, characterized by a burning sensation, redness, tearing, inflammation, and possible corneal injury. Skin: Exposure may cause irritation characterized by redness, dryness, and inflammation. Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May cause central nervous system depression, kidney damage, and liver damage. Symptoms may include: headache, excitement, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, stupor, and coma. Inhalation: Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system effects characterized by headache, dizziness, unconsciousness and coma. Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause motor incoordination and speech abnormalities. Chronic: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Chronic inhalation may cause effects similar to those of acute inhalation.
