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General Information
Version
3
Revision date
2011-03-07
Product name
Acetone
Product Synonyms
2-Propanone; Dimethyl ketone; (Certified ACS, HPLC, OPTIMA, Histological, Spectranalyzed, NF/FCC/EP, Pesticide, Electronic, GC Resolv, SAFE-COTE)
CAS No.
67-64-1
Emergency telephone
703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
thermo fisher scientific
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
DANGER! Emergency Overview Flammable liquid and vapor. Irritating to eyes and skin. May cause irritation of respiratory tract. Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Appearance Colorless Physical State Liquid odor sweet Target Organs Central nervous system (CNS), Eyes, Respiratory system, Skin, Kidney, Liver, spleen
Potential health effects
Acute Effects
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eyes Skin Irritating to eyes. Irritating to skin. May be harmful in contact with skin. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Inhalation Inhalation may cause central nervous system effects. May cause drowsiness and dizziness. May cause irritation of respiratory tract. May be harmful if inhaled. Ingestion Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May be harmful if swallowed,
Potential chronic health
Experiments have shown reproductive toxicity effects on laboratory animals. May cause adverse liver effects. May cause adverse kidney effects. See Section 11 for additional Toxicological information.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Central nervous system disorders. Preexisting eye disorders. Skin disorders. Kidney disorders. Liver disorders.