Acetone

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, Liver, Kidney, spleen

Potential health effects

Acute Effects

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eyes Skin Inhalation Ingestion Irritating to eyes. Irritating to skin. May be harmful in contact with skin. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. May cause irritation of respiratory tract. Inhalation may cause central nervous system effects. May cause drowsiness and dizziness. May be harmful if inhaled. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May be harmful if swallowed.

Potential chronic health

Liver and kidney injuries may occur. Experiments have shown reproductive toxicity effects on laboratory animals. See Section 11 for additional Toxicological information.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Central nervous system disorders. Preexisting eye disorders. Skin disorders.