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Acetone
Introduction
Acetone is a clear, colourless organic liquid with a mildly sweet odour. Its high volatility makes it widely useful in many applications. As the simplest ketone, it has a carbonyl group flanked by two methyl groups - a structure that accounts for its unique polarity and solvent properties.
Characteristics
| Molar Weight | 58.08 g/mol |
| Melting Point | -93.9°C |
| Boiling Point | 56.1°C |
| Flash Point | -20.0°C |
| Density | 0.785 g/cm3 |
| Forms | Liquid (clear) |
Product Grades
Industrial Grade
≥99.5% purity, fully miscible with most resins & oils, ideal for coating dilution and industrial degreasing.
Application: coating dilution, industrial degreasing.
Pharmaceutical Grade
Low alcohol, aldehyde and heavy metal impurity levels are guaranteed.
Application: pharmaceutical synthesis, labware cleaning.
Electronic Grade
Ultra-high purity with minimal particulate contamination for precision processing.Metal ion content is strictly controlled at trace levels down to ppb (parts per billion).
Application: precision electronics and semiconductor cleaning.
Standard stock items are industrial grade. For special-grade orders, please contact us for full documentation.
Uses and Applications
Key applications
- Ink, Toner and Colourants
- Adhesives and Sealants
- Solvents
- Pharmaceuticals
- Household & Industrial Cleaners
- Personal Care
Industries
- Lubricants
- Agriculture
- Beauty & Personal Care
- CASE & Construction
- Cleaning
- Polymers
Dimethylketone Used in the Coating Industry
In coatings, acetone serves mainly as a potent, fast-evaporating active solvent and thinner. Its primary roles are to regulate viscosity, facilitate film formation, and enhance application performance.
2-Propanone Used in the Medicine Industry
Acetone is an indispensable chemical excipient in the production of cephalosporin drugs. It serves not only as a solvent in the manufacturing process, but also as a washing agent and crystallization-inducing agent during the drug purification stage.
Dimethyl Ketone Used in Agriculture
Acetone is not directly used as pesticides or fertilizers in agriculture. Its core functions lie in two major segments: raw material for pesticide synthesis and solvent for testing and analysis.
Acetone in the Food Industry
Acetone is frequently used in the manufacturing of health foods for the extraction, separation, and purification of bioactive compounds
Acetone in the Electronic Industry
● Semiconductor Manufacturing: Ultra-clean wafer cleaning (removal of contaminants and particles); efficient photoresist stripping after lithography with no residue.
● Display Panels: Cleaning glass substrates to remove moisture, fingerprints, and organic impurities, improving yield rates.
● PCB and Packaging: Removing flux residues from PCBs; degreasing and de-oiling component surfaces prior to LED and chip packaging.
SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
Product identifier
- Product name: Acetone
- CBnumber: CB3130928
- CAS: 67-64-1
- EINECS Number: 200-662-2
- Synonyms: acetone,Aceton
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Relevant identified uses: For R&D use only. Not for medicinal, household or other use.
Uses advised against: none
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
- Symbol(GHS)
- Signal wordDanger
Precautionary statements
- P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.
- P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.
- P405 Store locked up.
Hazard statements
- H225 Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
Substance
- Product name: Acetone
- Synonyms: acetone,Aceton
- CAS: 67-64-1
- EC number: 200-662-2
- MF: C3H6O
- MW: 58.08
SECTION 4: First aid measures
Description of first aid measures
General advice
Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
After inhalation: fresh air. Call in physician.
In case of skin contact
In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
In case of eye contact
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.
If swallowed
After swallowing: immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult a physician.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2) and/or in section 11
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available
SECTION 5: Firefighting measures
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Carbon dioxide (CO2) Foam Dry powder
Unsuitable extinguishing media
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Carbon oxides Combustible.
Pay attention to flashback.
Vapors are heavier than air and may spread along floors.
Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire. Forms explosive mixtures with air at ambient temperatures.
Advice for firefighters
In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Further information
Remove container from danger zone and cool with water. Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Advice for non-emergency personnel: Do not breathe vapors, aerosols. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.
Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert. For personal protection see section 8.
Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains. Risk of explosion.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions (see sections 7 and 10). Take up with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb? ). Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area.
Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling
Advice on safe handling
Avoid generation of vapours/aerosols.
Advice on protection against fire and explosion
Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
Hygiene measures
Change contaminated clothing. Preventive skin protection recommended. Wash hands after working with substance.
For precautions see section 2.2.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditions
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat and
sources of ignition.
Specific end use(s)
Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
control parameter
Hazard composition and occupational exposure limits
Does not contain substances with occupational exposure limits.
Exposure controls
Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate
government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses
Skin protection
This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN374 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de).
Full contact
Material: butyl-rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,7 mm Break through time: 480 min Material tested:Butoject? (KCL 898)
This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN374 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de).
Splash contact Material: Latex gloves
Minimum layer thickness: 0,6 mm Break through time: 10 min
Material tested:Lapren? (KCL 706 / Aldrich Z677558, Size M)
Body Protection
Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing.
Respiratory protection
required when vapours/aerosols are generated.
Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system.
Recommended Filter type: Filter type AX
The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer.
These measures have to be properly documented.
Control of environmental exposure
Do not let product enter drains. Risk of explosion.
Exposure limits
TLV-TWA 1780 mg/m3 (750 ppm), STEL 2375 mg/m3 (ACGIH); 10 h–TWA 590 mg/m3 (250 ppm); IDLH 20,000 ppm (NIOSH).
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
Information on basic physicochemical properties
- Appearancecolorless clear, liquid
- Odourpungent, weakly aromatic
- Odour Threshold0,1 ppm
- pH5 - 6 at 395 g/l at 20 °C
- Melting point/freezing pointMelting point/range: -94 °C - lit. 56 °C at 1.013 hPa - lit.
- Initial boiling point and boiling range56 °C at 1.013 hPa - lit.
- Flash point-17,0 °C - closed cup
- Evaporation rateNo data available
- Flammability (solid, gas)No data available
- Upper/lower flammability or explosive limitsUpper explosion limit: 13 %(V) Lower explosion limit: 2 %(V)
- Vapour pressure245,3 hPa at 20,0 °C
- Vapour density2 (vs air)
- Relative density0,791 g/cm3 at 25 °C
- Water solubilitysoluble, in all proportions
- Partition coefficient: n-octanol/waterNo data available
- Autoignition temperature465,0 °C
- Decomposition temperatureDistillable in an undecomposed state at normal pressure.
- ViscosityViscosity, kinematic: No data available Viscosity, dynamic: No data available
- Explosive propertiesNo data available
- Oxidizing propertiesNo data available
- Henry's Law Constant2.27 at 14.9 °C, 3.03 at 25 °C, 7.69 at 35.1 °C, 11.76 at 44.9 °C (Betterton, 1991)
Other safety information
Conductivity 0,01 μS/cm at 20 °C Surface tension 23,2 mN/m at 20,0 °C
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
Reactivity
Vapors may form explosive mixture with air.
Chemical stability
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
Possibility of hazardous reactions
Risk of ignition or formation of inflammable gases or vapours with: chromosulfuric acid
chromyl chloride ethanolamine
Fluorine
Strong oxidizing agents strong reducing agents Nitric acid chromium(VI) oxide Risk of explosion with: nonmetallic oxyhalides
halogen-halogen compounds Chloroform
nitrating acid nitrosyl compounds hydrogen peroxide halogen oxides
organic nitro compounds peroxi compounds Exothermic reaction with: Bromine
Alkali metals alkali hydroxides
Halogenated hydrocarbon Sulfur dichloride phosphorous oxichloride
Conditions to avoid
Warming.
Incompatible materials
rubber, various plastics
Hazardous decomposition products
In the event of fire: see section 5
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
LD50 Oral - Rat - female - 5.800 mg/kg
Remarks:
(ECHA)
LC50 Inhalation - Rat - 4 h - 76 mg/l Remarks:
Unconsciousness Drowsiness Dizziness (External MSDS)
LD50 Dermal - Rabbit - 20.000 mg/kg Remarks:
(IUCLID)
Skin corrosion/irritation
Skin - Rabbit
Result: Mild skin irritation - 24 h (Draize Test)
Remarks:
(RTECS)
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Eyes - Rabbit
Result: Eye irritation - 24 h (Draize Test)
Remarks:
(RTECS)
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Remarks:
(ECHA)
Chronic exposure may cause dermatitis.
Germ cell mutagenicity
Mutagenicity (mammal cell test): chromosome aberration. Chinese hamster ovary cells
Result: negative Ames test
Salmonella typhimurium Result: negative
In vitro mammalian cell gene mutation test Mouse lymphoma test
Result: negative
Carcinogenicity
IARC: No ingredient of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
Reproductive toxicity
No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
Inhalation - May cause drowsiness or dizziness. - Narcotic effects
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
No data available
Aspiration hazard
No data available
Toxicity
LD50 in rats: 10.7 ml/kg orally (Smyth)
SECTION 12: Ecological information
Toxicity
Toxicity to fish
flow-through test LC50 - Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow) -
6.210 mg/l - 96 h
(OECD Test Guideline 203)
Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates
static test LC50 - Daphnia pulex (Water flea) - 8.800 mg/l - 48 h Remarks: (ECHA)
Toxicity to algae
static test NOEC - M.aeruginosa - 530 mg/l - 8 d
(DIN 38412)
Remarks: (maximum permissible toxic concentration) (IUCLID)
Toxicity to bacteria
static test EC50 - activated sludge - 61,15 mg/l - 30 min (OECD Test Guideline 209)
Persistence and degradability
Biodegradability aerobic - Exposure time 28 d
Result: 91 % - Readily biodegradable. (OECD Test Guideline 301B)
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
Theoretical oxygen demand
1.850 mg/g Remarks: (IUCLID)
2.070 mg/g Remarks: (IUCLID)
2.200 mg/g Remarks: (Lit.)
Bioaccumulative potential
Does not bioaccumulate.
Mobility in soil
No data available
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.
Other adverse effects
Additional ecological No data available
information
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
Waste treatment methods
Product
See www.retrologistik.com for processes regarding the return of chemicals and containers, or contact us there if you have further questions.
Incompatibilities
Acetone reacts violently with oxidizing agents, chlorinated solvents, and alkali mixtures. It reacts vigorously with sulfur dichloride, potassium t-butoxide, and hexachloromelamine. Acetone should not be used as a solvent for iodine, as it forms a volatile compound that is extremely irritating to the eyes.
Waste Disposal
Consult with environmental regulatory agencies for guidance on acceptable disposal practices. Generators of waste containing this contaminant (≥100 kg/mo) must conform with EPA regulations governing storage, transportation, treatment, and waste disposal. Incineration.
SECTION 14: Transport information
UN number
ADR/RID: 1090 IMDG: 1090
UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID: ACETONE IMDG: ACETONE IATA: Acetone
Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: 3 IMDG: 3 IATA: 3
Packaging group
ADR/RID: II IMDG: II IATA: II
Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: no IMDG Marine pollutant: no IATA: no
Special precautions for user
No data available
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
Regulations on the Safety Management of Hazardous Chemicals
China Catalog of Hazardous chemicals 2015:Listed. website: https://www.mem.gov.cn/
Measures for Environmental Management of New Chemical Substances
Chinese Chemical Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (China IECSC):Listed. website: https://www.mee.gov.cn/
EC Inventory:Listed.
European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS):Listed. website: https://echa.europa.eu/
Korea Existing Chemicals List (KECL):Listed. website: http://ncis.nier.go.kr
New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC):Listed. website: https://www.epa.govt.nz/
Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS):Listed. website: https://emb.gov.ph/
United States Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory:Listed. website: https://www.epa.gov/
Vietnam National Chemical Inventory:Listed. website: https://chemicaldata.gov.vn/
SECTION 16: Other information
Abbreviations and acronyms
- ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
- CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
- EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
- IATA: International Air Transportation Association
- IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods
- LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
- LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
- RID: Regulation concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail
- STEL: Short term exposure limit
- TWA: Time Weighted Average
References
【1】CAMEO Chemicals, website: http://cameochemicals.noaa.gov/search/simple
【2】ChemIDplus, website: http://chem.sis.nlm.nih.gov/chemidplus/chemidlite.jsp
【3】ECHA - European Chemicals Agency, website: https://echa.europa.eu/
【4】eChemPortal - The Global Portal to Information on Chemical Substances by OECD, website: http://www.echemportal.org/echemportal/index?pageID=0&request_locale=en
【5】ERG - Emergency Response Guidebook by U.S. Department of Transportation, website: http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/library/erg
【6】Germany GESTIS-database on hazard substance, website: http://www.dguv.de/ifa/gestis/gestis-stoffdatenbank/index-2.jsp
【7】HSDB - Hazardous Substances Data Bank, website: https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/newtoxnet/hsdb.htm
【8】IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer, website: http://www.iarc.fr/
【9】IPCS - The International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSC), website: http://www.ilo.org/dyn/icsc/showcard.home
【10】Sigma-Aldrich, website: https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/
Other Information
Use of alcoholic beverages enhances the harmful effect.
Disclaimer:
The information in this MSDS is only applicable to the specified product, unless otherwise specified, it is not applicable to the mixture of this product and other substances. This MSDS only provides information on the safety of the product for those who have received the appropriate professional training for the user of the product. Users of this MSDS must make independent judgments on the applicability of this SDS. The authors of this MSDS will not be held responsible for any harm caused by the use of this MSDS.
