ACETONE CP

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H319, H336

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Emergency overview Liquid. Clear. Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Prolonged or repeated contact may dry skin and cause irritation. IF INHALED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice or attention. See Section 12 for environmental precautions. Classification of the : FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS - Category 2 substance or mixture SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/ EYE IRRITATION - Category 2A SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE EXPOSURE) (Narcotic effects) -

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Danger

Hazard statements

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

Prevention

Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating or lighting equipment. Use non- sparking tools. Take action to prevent static discharges. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid breathing vapor. Wash thoroughly after handling.

Response

IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. 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 or attention. Suitable extinguishing media : Use dry chemical, CO₂, water spray (fog) or foam.

Storage

Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep cool.

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.

Other physicochemical hazards

Highly flammable liquid and vapor.

Health hazards

Causes serious eye irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Prolonged or repeated contact may dry skin and cause irritation Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics Eye contact Adverse symptoms may include the following pain or irritation watering redness Inhalation Adverse symptoms may include the following nausea or vomiting headache drowsiness/fatigue dizziness/vertigo unconsciousness Skin contact Adverse symptoms may include the following irritation dryness cracking Ingestion No specific data Delayed and immediate effects and also chronic effects from short and long term exposure Short term exposure Potential immediate effects : Not available. Potential delayed effects : Not available. Long term exposure Potential immediate effects : Not available. Potential delayed effects : Not available.

Environmental hazards

No known significant effects or critical hazards

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Prolonged or repeated contact may dry skin and cause irritation.