ACETYL ACETONE 98%

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview -------------------------- WARNING! FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. AFFECTS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. (tm) SAF-T-DATA Ratings (Provided here for your convenience) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Health Rating: 2 - Moderate (Poison) Flammability Rating: 2 - Moderate Reactivity Rating: 1 - Slight Contact Rating: 3 - Severe Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES & SHIELD; LAB COAT & APRON; VENT HOOD; PROPER GLOVES; CLASS B EXTINGUISHER

Storage

Color Code Red (Flammable)

Potential health effects

2,4-Pentanedione produces a clinically, anatomically, and morphologically distinct neurotoxic response which differs from that produced by the other ketones. (Patty, et al) Inhalation: Inhalation of vapors produces a narcotic effect. Symptoms of exposure may include drowsiness and irritation of the respiratory passages. Greater exposure may cause headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and loss of consciousness. Ingestion: Symptoms may include irritation to the gastrointestinal tract and other symptoms paralleling inhalation exposure. May produce irreversible neurological impairment and possibly death. Skin Contact: Causes irritation. May be absorbed through the intact skin in harmful amounts. Eye Contact: Vapors are irritating to the eyes. Splashes are severely irritating with pain, redness. Chronic Exposure: Repeated exposure to low concentrations may be cumulative. Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: Persons with pre-existing neurological disorders may be more susceptible to the effects of the substance.