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1. Identification
GHS Product ACETONE
Identifier
Company Name CHEM-SUPPLY PTY LTD (ABN 19 008 264 211)
Address 38 - 50 Bedford Street GILLMAN
SA 5013 Australia
Telephone/Fax Tel: (08) 8440-2000
Number Fax: (08) 8440-2001
Emergency phone CHEMCALL 1800 127 406 (Australia) / +64-4-917-9888 (International)
number
Recommended use Solvent used in the processing of resin, lacquer, varnish, wax, adhesive, ink, paint and plastic,
of the chemical and chemicals (methyl isobutyl ketone, methyl isobutyl carbinol, methyl methacrylate, bisphenol-A), solvent
restrictions on use for potassium iodide and permanganate, delusterant for cellulose acetate fibres, photography,
specification testing of vulcanised rubber products, cleaning and drying of precision equipment,
analytical reagent and laboratory reagent.
Other Names Name Product Code
ACETONE LR AL008
ACETONE AR AA008
ACETONE TG AT008
Propanone, 2-Propanone, Dimethyl ketone, Ketone propane, Methyl
ketone
Other Information
Chem-Supply Pty Ltd does not warrant that this product is suitable for any use or purpose. The user
must ascertain the suitability of the product before use or application intended purpose. Preliminary
testing of the product before use or application is recommended. Any reliance or purported reliance
upon Chem-Supply Pty Ltd with respect to any skill or judgement or advice in relation to the suitability of
this product of any purpose is disclaimed. Except to the extent prohibited at law, any condition implied by
any statute as to the merchantable quality of this product or fitness for any purpose is hereby excluded.
This product is not sold by description. Where the provisions of Part V, Division 2 of the Trade Practices
Act apply, the liability of Chem-Supply Pty Ltd is limited to the replacement of supply of equivalent goods
or payment of the cost of replacing the goods or acquiring equivalent goods.
2. Hazard Identification
GHS classification Eye Damage/Irritation: Category 2A
of the Flammable Liquids: Category 2
substance/mixture Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure Category 2
Signal Word (s) DANGER
Hazard Statement H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
(s) H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
AUH066 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking
Pictogram (s) Flame, Exclamation mark,
Precautionary P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking.
statement – P233 Keep container tightly closed.
Prevention P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/.../equipment.
P242 Use only non-sparking tools.
P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
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Precautionary P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse
statement – skin with water/shower.
Response P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for
breathing.
P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses,
if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
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 for extinction.
Precautionary P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
statement – Storage
Precautionary P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.
statement –
Disposal
Other Information Exposure to acetone may enhance the liver toxicity of chlorinated solvents.
3. Composition/information on ingredients
Chemical Liquid
Characterization
Information on Derived by the oxidation of cumene, dehydrogenation or oxidation of isopropyl alcohol with metallic
Composition catalyst, vapour phase oxidation of butane or a by-product of synthetic glycerol production.
Ingredients Name CAS Proportion Hazard Symbol Risk Phrase
Acetone 67-64-1 98-100 %
4. First-aid measures
Inhalation If inhaled, remove from contaminated area to fresh air immediately. Apply artificial respiration if not
breathing. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Immediately obtain medical aid if cough or other
symptoms appear.
Ingestion Rinse mouth thoroughly with water immediately, repeat until all traces of product have been removed.
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Seek medical advice if effects persist.
Skin Immediately remove contaminated clothing and wash affected area with water for at least 15 minutes.
Ensure contaminated clothing is washed before re-use. Seek medical advice /attention depending on the
severity.
Eye contact Immediately irrigate with copious quantity of water for at least 15 minutes. Eyelids to be held open. In all
cases of eye contamination it is a sensible precaution to seek medical advice.
First Aid Facilities Maintain eyewash fountain and safety shower in work area.
Advice to Doctor Treat symptomatically based on judgement of doctor and individual reactions of the patient.
Other Information For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre (Phone eg Australia 13 1126; New Zealand 0800 764
766) or a doctor at once.
5. Fire-fighting measures
Hazards from May librate toxic fumes in fire includes oxides of carbon.
Combustion
Products
Specific Methods Caution: Use of water spray when fighting fire may be inefficient.
Small fire: Use foam, dry chemical, CO2 or water spray.
Large fire: Use foam, fog or water spray - Do not use water jets.
If safe to do so, move undamaged containers from fire area. Cool containers with flooding quantities of
water until well after fire is out. Avoid getting water inside the containers.
Specific hazards HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: These products have a low flash point - Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or
arising from the flames at ambient temperatures. Vapours will form explosive mixtures with air. Vapours will travel to
chemical source of ignition and flash back. Fire may produce irritating, poisonous and/or corrosive gases.
Containers may explode when heated. Many liquids are lighter than water.
Many vapours are heavier than air and will collect in low or confined areas (drains, basements, tanks).
Vapours from run-off may create an explosion hazard.
Hazchem Code •2YE
Precautions in SCBA and structural firefighter's uniform may provide limited protection. Fully-encapsulating, gas-tight
connection with Fire suits should be worn for maximum protection.
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6. Accidental release measures
Spills & Disposal ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flame) within at least 50m - All equipment
used in handling the product must be earthed.
Do not touch or walk through spilled material.
Stop leak if safe to do so - Prevent entry into waterways, drains or confined areas.
Vapour-suppressing foam may be used to control vapours.
Absorb spill with earth, sand or other non-combustible material - Use clean, non-sparking tools to collect
material and place it in loosely-covered metal or plastic containers for later disposal. Water spray may
be used to knock down or divert vapour clouds.
SEEK EXPERT ADVICE ON HANDLING AND DISPOSAL.
Personal Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Evacuate the area of all non-essential
Precautions personnel. Avoid inhalation, contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Personal Protection Wear protective clothing specified for normal operations (see Section 8)
Clean-up Methods - Absorb or contain liquid with sand, earth or spill control material. Shovel up using non sparking tools and
Small Spillages place in a labelled, sealable container for subsequent safe disposal. Put leaking containers in a labelled
drum or overdrum.
Environmental Prevent from entering into drains, ditches, rivers or the sea. Avoid release to the environment.
Precautions
7. Handling and storage
Precautions for Safe Take precautionary measures against static discharges. All electrical equipment must be flameproofed.
Handling Avoid breathing vapour, spray or mists. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin and eyes .
Conditions for safe Store in a cool place. Store in well ventilated area. Store away from sources of heat or ignition. Store
storage, including away from oxidising agents and strong acids and bases. Keep containers securely sealed.
any
incompatabilities
Storage Regulations Refer Australian Standard AS 1940-2017 'The storage and handling of flammable and combustible
liquids'.
8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Occupational Name STEL TWA
exposure limit
values
mg/m3 ppm mg/m3 ppm Footnote
Acetone 2375 1000 1185 500
Other Exposure These Workplace Exposure Standards are guides to be used in the control of occupational health
Information hazards. All atmospheric contamination should be kept to as low a level as is workable. These
workplace exposure standards should not be used as fine dividing lines between safe and dangerous
concentrations of chemicals. They are not a measure of relative toxicity.
A time weighted average (TWA) has been established for Acetone [67-64-1] (Safe Work Australia) of
1185 mg/m³, (500 ppm). The corresponding STEL level is 2375 mg/m³, (1000 ppm). The STEL (Short
Term Exposure Limit) is an exposure value that should not be exceeded for more than 15 minutes and
should not be repeated for more than 4 times per day. There should be at least 60 minutes between
successive exposures at the STEL. The exposure value at the TWA is the average airborne
concentration of a particular substance when calculated over a normal 8 hour working day for a 5 day
working week.
Appropriate In industrial situations maintain the concentrations values below the TWA. This may be achieved by
engineering controls process modification, use of local exhaust ventilation, capturing substances at the source, or other
methods.
Respiratory Where ventilation is not adequate, respiratory protection may be required. Avoid breathing vapours or
Protection mists. Select and use respirators in accordance with AS 1716 - Respiratory Protective Devices and be
selected in accordance with AS 1715 - Selection, Use and Maintenance of Respiratory Protective
Devices. When mists or vapours exceed the exposure standards then the use of the following is
recommended: Approved respirator with organic vapour and dust/mist filters. Filter capacity and
respirator type depends on exposure levels.
Recommendation: Combined particulate/gas respirator.
Eye Protection The use of a face shield, chemical goggles or safety glasses with side shield protection as appropriate.
Must comply with Australian Standards AS 1337 and be selected and used in accordance with AS 1336.
Hand Protection Wear gloves of impervious material conforming to AS/NZS 2161: Occupational protective gloves -
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Selection, use and maintenance. Final choice of appropriate glove type will vary according to individual
circumstances. This can include methods of handling, and engineering controls as determined by
appropriate risk assessments. Avoid skin contact when removing gloves from hands, do not touch the
gloves outer surface. Dispose of gloves as hazardous waste.
Personal Protective Personal protective equipment should not solely be relied upon to control risk and should only be used
Equipment when all other reasonably practicable control measures do not eliminate or sufficiently minimise risk.
Guidance in selecting personal protective equipment can be obtained from Australian, Australian/New
Zealand or other approved standards.
Footwear Safety boots in industrial situations is advisory, foot protection should comply with AS 2210,
Occupational protective footwear - Guide to selection, care and use.
Body Protection Clean clothing or protective clothing should be worn, preferably with an apron. Clothing for protection
against chemicals should comply with AS 3765 Clothing for Protection Against Hazardous Chemicals.
Recommendation: Flame retardant protective clothing.
Hygiene Measures Always wash hands before smoking, eating or using the toilet. Wash contaminated clothing and other
protective equipment before storing or re-using.
9. Physical and chemical properties
Form Liquid
Appearance Colourless liquid.
Odour Characteristic, sweetish odour.
Melting Point -94 - 95 °C
Boiling Point 56 - 56.5 °C
Solubility in Water Miscible with water.
Solubility in Organic Miscible with alcohol, ether, chloroform, DMF and most oils.
Solvents
Specific Gravity 0.792 @ 20 °C
pH 5-6 (395 g/l, H2O, 20 °C)
Vapour Pressure 180 mmHg (20 °C)
Vapour Density 2.0
(Air=1)
Viscosity 0.303 cP @ 25 °C
Volatile Component 100%
Flash Point <-20 °C (CC)
Flammability Flammable liquid.
Auto-Ignition 465 °C
Temperature
Flammable Limits - 2.9 %
Lower
Flammable Limits - 12.8%
Upper
Molecular Weight 58.08
Other Information Refractive index: 1.3591 @ 20 °C
Dipole moment: 2.7 Debye @ 20 °C
Dielectric constant: 20.7 @ 25 °C
Saturation concentration: 533 g/m3 @ 20 °C
Heat of evaporation: 521 kJ/kg @ 56 °C
10. Stability and reactivity
Chemical Stability Stable under normal use conditons. Hygroscopic Sensitive to moisture.
Conditions to Avoid Exposure to air. Light, heat, incompatibles.
Incompatible Oxidising agents (ie. CrO3, peroxi compounds, nitric acid, nitrating acid), reducing agents, alkali
Materials hydroxides, halogens, chloroform, chlorine compounds halogenated hydrocarbons/alkali hydroxides,
halogen-halogen compounds, halogen oxides, alkali metals, nitrosyl compounds, metals, ethanolamine,
nitric/sulfuric acid mixtures, strong acids and bases and various plastics and rubber.
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Hazardous May librate toxic fumes in fire includes oxides of carbon.
Decomposition
Products
Possibility of Reacts violently with bromoform and chloroform in the presence of alkalis or in contact with alkaline
hazardous reactions surfaces. Decomposes violently in contact with nitric/sulfuric acid mixtures. Can react violently with
oxidising agents.
Hazardous Will not occur.
Polymerization
11. Toxicological Information
Acute Toxicity - Oral LD50 (rat): 5800 mg/kg.
Acute Toxicity - LD50 (rabbit): 20000 mg/kg.
Dermal
Ingestion Swallowing small amounts is not likely to produce harmful effects. Digestion in large quantities may lead
to gastrointestinal complaints, headaches, salivation, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, narcosis and coma.
Inhalation Inhalation of vapours concentrations causes respiratory tract and mucosal membrane irritation, dryness
of the mouth and throat, dizziness, headaches, drowsiness, salivation, depression, nausea, vomiting and
in severe cases leading to a coma.
Skin Contact with skin may result in irritation. Will have a degreasing action on the skin.
Eye Risk of corneal clouding! Vapours are irritating to the eyes. Splashes may cause severe irritation, with
stinging, tearing, redness and pain.
Respiratory Not classified based on available information.
sensitisation
Skin Sensitisation Not classified based on available information.
Germ cell Not classified based on available information.
mutagenicity
Carcinogenicity No evidence of carcinogenic properties.
Reproductive Not classified based on available information.
Toxicity
STOT-single Not classified based on available information.
exposure
STOT-repeated Not classified based on available information.
exposure
Aspiration Hazard Not classified based on available information.
Chronic Effects Repeated or prolonged skin contact can cause skin dryness, cracking and chronic dermatitis. Due to its
low toxicity and high volatility, acetone is unlikdely to be absrobed through the skin in harmful amounts
unless evaporation is prevented. May damage the liver and kidneys.
Mutagenicity No evidence of mutagenic properties.
12. Ecological information
Persistence and Readily biodegradable, Biodegradation: 91%/28d.
degradability
Environmental Fate Behaviour in environmental compartments: Distribution: log p(o/w): -0.24 (experimental)
No bioaccumulation is to be expected (log P(o/w < 1).
Bioconcentration factor: 0.69.
Further ecologic data - Degradability:
BOD5: 1.85 g/g;
COD: 2.07 g/g;
TOD: 2.20 g/g.
Bioaccumulative Does not bioaccumulate.
Potential
Environmental Avoid contaminating waterways. Harmful to aquatic life.
Protection
Acute Toxicity - Fish LC50 (L.macrochirus): 8300 mg/l/96h.
Acute Toxicity - EC50 (Daphnia magna): 12600-12700 mg/l/48h.
Daphnia
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Acute Toxicity - Maximum permissible toxic concentration:
Algae IC5 (Sc.quadricauda): 7500 mg/l/8 d.
Acute Toxicity - Maximum permissible toxic concentration:
Bacteria EC5 (M.aeruginosa): 530 mg/l/8 d.
EC5 (Ps.putida): 1700 mg/l/16 d.
EC5 (E.Sulcatum): 28 mg/l/72 h.
13. Disposal considerations
Disposal Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be disposed of according to relevant local,
Considerations state and federal government regulations.
14. Transport information
Transport Dangerous goods of Class 3 (Flammable Liquid) are incompatible in a placard load with any of the
Information following:
Class 1, Class 2.1, if both the Class 3 and Class 2.1 dangerous goods are in bulk, Class 2.3, Class 4.2,
Class 5, Class 6, if the Class 3 dangerous goods are nitromethane, Class 7.
U.N. Number 1090
UN proper shipping ACETONE
name
Transport hazard 3
class(es)
Hazchem Code •2YE
Packing Group II
EPG Number 3A1
IERG Number 14
15. Regulatory information
Regulatory Listed in the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS). Not listed under WHS Regulation
Information 2011, Schedule 10 - Prohibited carcinogens, restricted carcinogens and restricted hazardous chemicals.
Poisons Schedule S5
16. Other Information
Literature 'Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons .', Commonwealth of Australia.
References Lewis, Richard J. Sr. 'Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary 13th. Ed.', Rev., John Wiley and Sons,
Inc., NY, 1997.
National Road Transport Commission, 'Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road
and Rail 7th. Ed.', 2007.
Safe Work Australia, 'National Code of Practice fot the Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous
Chemicals', 2011.
Standards Australia, 'SAA/SNZ HB 76:2010 Dangerous Goods - Initial Emergency Response Guide',
Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand, 2010.
Safe Work Australia, 'Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances [NOHSC:1008 (2004)]'.
Safe Work Australia, 'Hazardous Chemical Information System, 2005'.
Safe Work Australia, 'National Code of Practice for the Labelling of Safe Work Hazardous Substances
(2011)'.
Safe Work Australia, 'National Exposure Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants in the Occupational
Environment [NOHSC:1003(1995) 3rd Edition]'.
Contact Paul McCarthy Ph. (08) 8440 2000 DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:
Person/Point All information provided in this data sheet or by our technical representatives is compiled from the best
knowledge available to us. However, since data, safety standards and government regulations are
subject to change and the conditions of handling and use, or misuse, are beyond our control, we make
no warranty either expressed or implied, with respect to the completeness or accuracy to the information
contained herein. Chem-Supply accepts no responsibility whatsoever for its accuracy or for any results
that may be obtained by customers from using the data and disclaims all liability for reliance on
information provided in this data sheet or by our technical representatives.
Empirical Formula & CH3COCH3
Structural Formula
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