General Information
Version
ACR10241
Revision date
2026-07-07
Product name
Acetophenone
Product Synonyms
Methyl phenyl ketone; Phenyl methyl ketone
CAS No.
98-86-2
supplier name
Fisher Scientific UK
Emergency telephone
001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific UK
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H227, H302, H313, H319
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H227
Combustible liquid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Liquid Light yellow aromatic Emergency Overview Combustible liquid. Harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation. Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 4 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 5 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Label Elements
Signal word
Warning Hazard Statements H227 - Combustible liquid H302 - Harmful if swallowed H313 - May be harmful in contact with skin H319 - Causes serious eye irritation
Prevention
P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P330 - Rinse mouth P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish
Storage
P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
Combustible material.
Health hazards
Harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation.
Environmental hazards
Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. . Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids. Category 4 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 5 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
