Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
General Information
Product name
Acetone
Product Synonyms
Dimethyl Ketone, 2-Propanone, Methyl Ketone
Chemical name
Acetone
CAS No.
67-64-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Besides its application as a solvent, Acetone is an important intermediate product of the chemical industry e.g. for
Manufacturer Name
Methyl methacrylate, Methyl Isobutylketone
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Company Information
company name
Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
kochi@hoclindia.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of Substance or Mixture Highly Inflammable Liquid and Vapour. Eye irritation Cause serious Eye Irritation. STOT (SE) May cause drowsiness or dizziness . Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness and cracking
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Mixture: Highly Inflammable Liquid and Vapour. Eye irritation: Cause serious Eye Irritation. STOT (SE): May cause drowsiness or dizziness . Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness and cracking. Classification Label: Highly inflammable Liquid and Vapour. Packing (CLP) Signal word Danger . 2
Signal word
Danger .
Precautionary statements
If contact with Eyes Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, other ignition sources. No smoking. Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Storage and Disposal Store in a well-ventilated place, keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/ container to hazardous or special waste collection point.
2.3 Other hazards
– Vapours are moderately irritating to the mucous membranes. Higher doses may have a narcotic effect, danger of metabolic acidosis. After ingestion: Gastric and intestinal problems. Other symptoms: Headache, dizziness, nausea, unconsciousness.
