General Information
Revision date
1999-06-25
Product name
Acetyl acetone
Product Synonyms
2,4-Pentanedione; Acetylacetone
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300
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Company Information
company name
One Reagent Lane
Section 2
Hazard pictograms
XN
Hazard statements
10 22 - Hazards Identification EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Warning! Flammable liquid and vapor. May cause central nervous system depression. May cause fetal effects based upon animal studies. Harmful 1f swallowed or absorbed through the skin. Causes eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation. Target Organs: Central nervous system. Potential Health Effects Eye: Causes eye irritation. May cause chemical conjunctivitis and corneal damage. Causes skin irritation. Harmful if absorbed through the skin. Chronic exposure may cause chelation with iron and Skin: other soluble metals leading to deficiencies. Exposure to low concentrations may be cumulative. May cause irritation and dermatitis. May cause cyanosis of the extremities. Harmful if swallowed. May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause effects Ingestion: similar to those for inhalation exposure. Ingestion of large amounts may cause CNS depression. Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system effects characterized by nausea, headache, Inhalation: dizziness, unconsciousness and coma. May cause respiratory tract irritation. Aspiration may lead to pulmonary edema. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. May cause burning sensation in the chest. Animal studies have reported that fetal effects/abnormalities may occur when maternal toxicity 1s seen. Chronic Chronic: exposure may cause chelation with tron and other soluble metals leading to deficiencies. Exposure to low concentrations may be cumulative. Laboratory experiments have resulted in mutagenic effects.
