General Information
Revision date
2012-09-14
Product name
DIACETONE ALCOHOL
Product Synonyms
2-Methyl-2-pentanol-4-one
Chemical name
2-Pentanone, 4-hydroxy-4-methyl-
CAS No.
123-42-2
supplier name
Spectrum Chemicals and Laboratory Products, Inc
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300
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Company Information
company name
Spectrum Chemicals and Laboratory Products, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
29 CFR 1910.1200) EMERGENCY OVERVIEW WARNING! FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. WARNING! IRRITANT. Irritating to eyes. May cause skin irritation. Odor: Physical state: Appearance: Color: Slight. Pleasant. Mint-like. Liquid. No information available Colorless. OSHA Regulatory Status This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Principle Routes of Exposure
Skin. Eyes. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Potential Acute Health Effects
Skin Contact: May cause skin irritation. Eye Contact: Causes eye irritation. Moderately irritating to the eyes. Severe eye irritation. Inhalation: May cause irritation of respiratory tract. May cause nausea and vomiting. May cause central nervous system effects. May cause headache. May affect respiration. It may affect the brain. It may affect the heart. May affect the urinary system. It may affect the blood. Ingestion: Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea. May cause central nervous system effects. May affect respiration. May affect the liver. It may affect the kidneys. May affect the blood. Chronic Potential Health Effects: Component Carcinogen Status: Diacetone Alcohol No information available 123-42-2 (100) Target Organs: Central nervous system. Skin. Eyes. Liver. Kidneys. Respiratory system.
Teratogenic Effects
No information available Mutagenic Effects: No information available
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
No information available See Section 11 for additional Toxicological Information
Environmental effects
No information available
