Acetone

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H316, H319, H336

Code

Statements

H225

Highly flammable liquid and vapour

H316

Causes mild skin irritation

H319

Causes serious eye irritation

H336

May cause drowsiness or dizziness

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Classification under Work Safe New Zealand 3.1B - Flammable liquids: high hazard 6.4A - Substances that are irritating to the eye 6.9B - Substances that are harmful to human target organs or systems 6.3B - Substances that are mildly irritating to the skin Classified as hazardous according to criteria of EPA New Zealand HSNO Approval Number HSR001070

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 2

Health hazards

Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 3 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3

Environmental hazards

Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness H316 - Causes mild skin irritation

Precautionary statements

P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking P233 - Keep container tightly closed P240 - Ground/bond container and receiving equipment P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take precautionary measures against static discharge P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Further information

Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking