Jasco Acetone

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Flammable Liquids, Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation, Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (single exposure), Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

Precautionary statements

Keep container tightly closed Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Use only non-sparking tools. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Avoid breathing gas/mist/vapours/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

Response

In case of fire, use dry chemical to extinguish. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists, get medical advice/attention. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.

Storage

Store in cool/well-ventilated place. Dispose of contents/container according to local, state and federal regulations. Store container tightly closed in well-ventilated place - if product is as volatile as to generate hazardous atmosphere. Store locked up.

Potential health effects

Inhalation Acute Exposure Effects: (Acute and Chronic): Vapor harmful. May cause dizziness, headache, watering of eyes, irritation of respiratory tract, drowsiness, nausea, and numbness in fingers, arms and legs. Inhalation of high vapor concentrations can cause central nervous system depression and narcosis. May lead to unconsciousness. Skin Contact Acute Exposure Effects: May cause skin irritation. Liquid is absorbed readily and can transport other toxins into the body. Prolonged or repeated skin contact with liquid may cause defatting resulting in drying, redness and possible blistering. Eye Contact Acute Exposure Effects: This material is an eye irritant. Causes itching, burning, redness and tearing. May cause corneal injury. Ingestion Acute Exposure Effects: Harmful if swallowed. Aspiration hazard if swallowed - can enter lungs and cause damage. May cause irritation of the gastrointestinal tract. May cause systemic poisoning with symptoms paralleling those of inhalation. Chronic Exposure Effects: Reports have associated repeated and prolonged overexposure to solvents with neurological and other physiological damage. May cause weakness, fatigue, skin irritation, and numbness in hands and feet. May cause target organ or system damage to the respiratory system, nervous system, kidney, blood system, and liver. Target Organs: Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system, heart Medical Conditions Generally Skin, eye, respiratory and asthma, cardiac irregularities Aggravated By Exposure