Pure Acetone

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: Xi, Irritating. F+, Highly Flammable. Hazardous according to the criteria of ASCC. Dangerous according to the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code. R11, R36, R66, R67. Highly flammable. Irritating to eyes. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.

Precautionary statements

S2, S9, S16, S23, S25, S29. Keep out of reach of children. Keep container in a well ventilated place. Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. Do not breathe vapours. Avoid contact with eyes. Do not empty into drains.

SUSDP Classification

S5

ADG classification

Class 3 (ACETONE)

UN Number

1090 Emergency Overview Physical Description & Colour: Clear, colourless liquid. Odour: Characteristic sweetish odour.

Health hazards

Exposure can cause respiratory tract and throat irritation, headaches, shortness of breath and symptoms similar to intoxication. Overexposure can produce severe central nervous system depression, coma and respiratory failure. Eye irritant, repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking, vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.

Potential health effects

Inhalation: Short Term Exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term inhalation. Skin Contact: Short Term Exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. It should present no hazards in normal use. In addition product is unlikely to cause any discomfort in normal use. Long Term Exposure: Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Eye Contact: Short Term Exposure: This product is an eye irritant. Symptoms may include stinging and reddening of eyes and watering which may become copious. Other symptoms may also become evident. If exposure is brief, symptoms should disappear once exposure has ceased. However, lengthy exposure or delayed treatment may cause permanent damage. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term eye exposure. Ingestion: Short Term Exposure: Significant oral exposure is considered to be unlikely. However, this product may be irritating to mucous membranes but is unlikely to cause anything more than transient discomfort. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term ingestion. Carcinogen Status: ASCC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by ASCC. NTP: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NTP. IARC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by IARC.