Acetone Standard

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

a) Classification of the hazardous Flammable Liquid Category 2 product, namely the appropriate category or subcategory of the hazard class identified in Subparts 2 to 19 of Part 7 or Subparts 1 to 11 of Part 8, or a name that is its substantive equivalent, or for Subpart 20 of Part 7 and Subpart 12 of Part 8, the category of the hazard class or a description of the identified (b) Information elements referred to in section 3 of Annex 3 of the GHS and in paragraphs 3(1)(d) to (f) of these Regulations for each of those categories or subcategories. If the required information element is a symbol, either the name of the symbol or the symbol itself may be used:

Hazard statements

class symbols: Warning word: Danger Highly flammable liquid and vapour

Prevention

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting] equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. In case of fire: Use to extinguish.

Storage

Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to a suitable disposal site in accordance with local/national/international regulations. (c) Other hazards known to the supplier with respect to the hazardous product: Physical hazards not otherwise None Known classified Health hazards not otherwise classified None Known