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2-Propanone
Acetone
CAS 67-64-1UN1090Danger
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Hazard Classification
Danger
Flammable
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- H225Highly flammable liquid and vapour
- H319Causes serious eye irritation
- H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness
Mandatory PPE
Gloves
Butyl rubber gloves (nitrile gives only brief splash protection)
Eye / face
Chemical splash goggles
Respiratory
Use in fume hood or well-ventilated area; organic vapour respirator if exposure limits exceeded
Body
Flame-resistant lab coat
Emergency First Aid
Eyes
Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting eyelids. Remove contacts.
Eye flush timer
15:00
Skin
Remove contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. Get help if irritation persists.
Inhalation
Move person to fresh air. Keep at rest. Seek medical attention if dizzy or unwell.
Ingestion
Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a poison center.
Emergency: call 911 · Poison Control (US) 1-800-222-1222
Handling, Spills & Storage
Handling
Ground and bond containers when transferring. Use non-sparking tools. Avoid breathing vapour.
Spill response
Eliminate all ignition sources. Ventilate area. Absorb with inert material (sand, vermiculite) and place in a sealed container. Do not flush to drains.
Storage
Store in a flammables cabinet, tightly closed, in a cool, well-ventilated place away from heat.
Never store with
Strong oxidizersStrong acidsStrong basesChloroform + baseNitric acid
Keep an eyewash station within a 10-second walk of the work area, and flush for the full 15 minutes — do not stop early.
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