ACETONE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H319, H336

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

Hazard statements

Classified as Hazardous according to the criteria of the Australian Safety and Nature Compensation Council ASCC (formerly NOHSC) Approved Criteria for Classifying H225: Flammable liquid and vapour H319: Causes serious eye irritation H336: May cause drowsiness and dizziness

Hazardous Ingredients

NOHSC 1008] 3rd Edition Acetone is classified as Dangerous Goods according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail.

Hazard categories

Flammable Liquids: Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Category 2A Target Organ Systematic Toxicant - Single Exposure: Category 3

Prevention

P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking P233: Keep container tightly closed P235: Keep cool P240: Ground/bond container and receiving equipment P241: Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilation/lighting equipment P242: Use only non-sparking tools P243: Take precautionary measures against static discharge P261: Avoid breathing mist, vapours, spray P264: Wash thoroughly after handling P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P273: Avoid release to the environment P280: Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection P281: Use personal protective equipment as required.

Response

P303+P361+P353 If ON SKIN (or hair) Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Rinse skin with water/shower P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P312: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell P321: Specific treatment (see details on label) P322: Specific measures (see details on this label) P331 Do NOT induce vomiting P332+P313: If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention P337+P313: If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention P362: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P370+P378: In case of fire: Use appropriate media for extinction

Disposal

P501: Dispose of contents and container to appropriate waste site of reclaimer in accordance with local and national regulations EC Hazards EUH066: Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None