Description
1. Introduction of Acetone
Acetone, also known as dimethyl ketone, is a kind of organic matter, the molecular formula is C3H6O, is the simplest saturated ketone. It is a colorless transparent liquid with a slight aroma. Soluble in water and methanol, ethanol, ether, chloroform, pyridine and other organic solvents. Flammable, volatile, more active chemical properties. In the industry, it is mainly used as a solvent for explosives, plastics, rubber, fiber, leather, grease, paint and other industries, and can also be used as an important raw material for the synthesis of ketone, acetic anhydride, iodoform, polyisoprene rubber, methyl methacrylate, chloroform, epoxy resin and other substances.
2. Properties of Acetone
2.1 GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
| Pictogram |  |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statement(s) | Highly flammable liquid and vapour |
| Cause serious eye irritation | |
| Cause serious skin irritation | |
| May cause respiratory irritation | |
| Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects | |
| Precautionary statement(s) | Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. |
| Keep container tightly closed. | |
| Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area | |
| Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray | |
| Use non-sparking tools. | |
| Response | If skin (or hair) is contaminated: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse affected areas with water [or shower]. |
| IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/… | |
| Get medical help if you feel unwell | |
| Storage | Store in a well-ventilated area. Keep cool. Keep container tightly closed. |
| Collect spillage. | |
| Disposal | Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. |
