MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

Wausau Chemical Corporation, 2001 N. River Drive, Wausau, WI 54403

                                                                             Last Revision:              January 14, 2004

HMIS Hazard 4 – Extreme                  Health              1 3 – High                       Fire                  3 2 – Moderate               Reactivity         0 1 – Slight                      Other               0 - Least

Emergency       CHEMTREC              800-424-9300

Phones:            Wausau Chemical         715-842-2285

SECTION 1 - MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION

 

 

 

NAME:                        ACETONE

FORMULA:                CH₃ COCH₃   M.W. = 58.09

SYNONYMS:             Dimethylformaldehyde; Dimethylketal: Dimethyl Ketone; Ketone Propane

                                    Methyl Ketone; 2-Propanone; Pyroacetic acid; Pyroacetic ether

PRODUCERS:            Dow Chemical Corporation

SECTION 2  - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 

 

 

HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL               CAS #             PERCENT       PEL/TWA        SARA III, SEC 313    

ACETONE                                          00067-64-1     100%               750 ppm                      NO

SECTION 3 – CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

 

 

 

Appearance:           Clear, colorless liquid                      Boiling Point (^oF):                                 133 ^oF

Odor:                     Sweet, pungent aromatic                 Freezing Point (^oF):                               -139 ^oF

pH:                         NA                                                            Specific Gravity (H₂O=1 @ 70^oF):       0.790

Water solubility:                        Complete                     Vapor Pressure, mm Hg, 68^oF: 181

Vapor Density (air=1)   :           2                                  Volatile Organic (VOC) content:           100%

Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1):   >7

 

SECTION 4 – FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS

 

 

Flash Point (Method):               -4°F (TCC)     Explosive Limits: Lower            2.6%    Upper              12.8% 

Auto Ignition Temperature:        837°F

Extinguishing Media:                 Water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide. Alcohol resistant foam (ATC type) preferred. Do not use direct water stream as not effective to extinguish fire.

 

Special Fire Fighting Procedures and Hazards:  Wear chemical protective clothing and positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus. Approach upwind to avoid toxic vapors.

 

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:       Vapors are heavier than air and may accumulate in low lying areas. Ignition or flashback may occur. Containers can vent or rupture during a fire.

 

SECTION 5 – REACTIVITY INFORMATION

 

 

Stable:    X  Unstable:               Hazardous Polymerization:   Occurs:                 Does not Occur:           X

 

Conditions to Avoid:     Flammable vapors may be released at room temperature. Keep containers closed.

 

Materials to Avoid:                   Avoid strong oxidizing agents, nitric acid, acetic acid, or sulfuric acid

 

Decomposition Products:          May include but not limited to carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide.

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SECTION 6 – HEALTH HAZARDS – PROTECTIVE MEASURES  – FIRST AID

 

 

Carcinogen:      No

 

EYES:              Mild eye irritant which can be slow to heal. Wash thoroughly with clean water for 15 minutes. Use chemical goggles when handling this product. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.

 

SKIN:              Can cause skin flaking and drying on repeated or prolonged contact. Use neoprene or rubber gloves and apron when handling this product Wash thoroughly with clean water.

 

INHALATION:           Excessive mist or vapors can cause irritation of the respiratory system and central nervous system depression. Symptoms of central nervous system depression in order of increasing exposure are headache, dizziness, drowsiness and lack of coordination. Single brief inhalation is not likely to cause adverse effects.

 

INGESTION:              No hazard is anticipated from ingestion incidental to normal handling operations. A single dose oral toxicity is considered to be extremely low. In case of ingestion Do Not induce vomiting. Get medical attention.

 

IN ALL CASES:          GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IF ADVERSE EFFECTS PERSIST

PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY:      Skin, eyes, inhalation, ingestion.

 

HYGIENE:      Wash hands and face before eating or drinking. Wash soiled clothing before wearing again                     if contact occurs.

SECTION 7 – PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING, STORAGE AND USE

 

 

 

SPILLS AND LEAKS:            Isolate the area. Eliminate ignition sources.  Vapor explosion hazard. Keep out of low areas and sewers. Pump with explosion-proof equipment. Use foam to smother or suppress. Contain to prevent loss to the environment. Collect excess material. Report spill to proper authorities.

 

STORAGE AND HANDLING:           Keep containers tightly closed. Store at ambient temperatures and away from sources of ignition. Ground containers if transferring. Use explosion proof equipment.

 

WASTE DISPOSAL:              Follow recommendations of local, state and federal regulations.

 

EMPTY CONTAINERS:        Replace and firmly tighten closures. Send to a recycling center or return to Wausau Chemical Corporation.

SECTION 8 – REGULATORY INFORMATION

 

 

 

DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION:                  Acetone, 3, UN1090 PG II

LABEL REQUIRED                                        Flammable

 

The information contained herein is given in good faith, but no warranty, representation, inducement or license of any kind is made, except that the information is accurate to the best of Wausau Chemical Corporation’s knowledge, or is obtained from sources believed by Wausau Chemical Corporation to be reliable and accurate. Wausau Chemical Corporation does not assume any legal responsibility for use or reliance upon the information being furnished. Customers are encouraged to conduct their own tests. Before using any product, read the container label directions as well as the Material Safety Data Sheet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ND – Not Determined              NA – Not Applicable               NE – Not Established