Acetone, Industrial Grade

Contains

Benzene, CAS # 71-43-2 Toluene, CAS # 108-88-3 Methanol, CAS # 67-56-1 Water, CAS # 7732-18-5 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Emergency Overview Appearance and Odour Clear. Liquid. Characteristic. Health Hazards Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Irritating to eyes. Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. Safety Hazards Extremely flammable. Vapours are heavier than air. Vapours may travel across the ground and reach remote ignition sources causing a flashback fire danger. Electrostatic charges may be generated during pumping. Electrostatic discharge may cause fire. Environmental Hazards Not classified as dangerous under EC criteria. Health Hazards Inhalation Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Slightly irritating to respiratory system. Skin Contact Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Eye Contact Irritating to eyes. Ingestion Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. Other Information Exposure may enhance the toxicity of other materials. See Chapter 11 for details. Signs and Symptoms Breathing of high vapour concentrations may cause central nervous system (CNS) depression resulting in dizziness, light- headedness, headache, nausea and loss of coordination. Continued inhalation may result in unconsciousness and death. Defatting dermatitis signs and symptoms may include a burning sensation and/or a dried/cracked appearance. Eye irritation signs and symptoms may include a burning sensation, redness, swelling, and/or blurred vision. If material enters lungs, signs and symptoms may include coughing, choking, wheezing, difficulty in breathing, chest congestion, shortness of breath, and/or fever. Aggravated Medical Pre-existing medical conditions of the following organ(s) or Condition organ system(s) may be aggravated by exposure to this material: Eyes. Respiratory system. Skin. Environmental Hazards Not classified as dangerous under EC criteria.