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Product: ACETONE
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ISSUE: 5 ISSUE DATE: 10/12/2014
SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Highly flammable product. Avoid breathing vapours. Handle and open containers with care in a well-
ventilated area. Ensure that the workplace is ventilated such that the Occupational Exposure limit is not
exceeded. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or
smoke in contaminated areas. Electrostatic charges may be generated during transfer. Electrostatic
discharge may cause fire. Ensure electrical continuity by earthing all equipment. Flameproof equipment
necessary in area where chemical is being used. Vapours may accumulate in low or confined areas.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Bulk storage tanks should be bunded. Store in a well-ventilated area, away from sunlight, ignition sources
and other sources of heat. Do not store near strong oxidants.
SECTION 8
EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure control measures
From National Occupational Health & Safety Commission (NOHSC) Worksafe Australia -
Acetone: 1185mg/m
3
(500ppm) TWA (8hr), STEL 2375mg/m
3
(1000ppm)
Biological monitoring
No biological limit allocated.
Engineering controls
Ensure that adequate ventilation is provided. Avoid generating and inhaling mists and vapours. Keep
containers closed when not in use.
Individual protection measures
Eye and face protection:
Wear safety goggles.
Skin protection:
Use solvent resistant gloves, nitrile for longer term protection or PVC and
neoprene for incidental splashes.
Respiratory protection:
If work practices do not maintain airborne level below the exposure
standard, use appropriate respiratory protection equipment. When using
respirators, select an appropriate combination of mask and filter. Select a
filter for organic gases and vapours (boiling point > 65°C). Respirators
should comply with AS1716 or an equivalent approved by a state/territory
authority.
Thermal hazards:
Not applicable.
SECTION 9
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance:
Clear colourless liquid
Odour:
Characteristic
Odour threshold (ppm):
Data not available
pH:
Not applicable
Melting point/freezing point (°C):
-95
Initial boiling point and boiling range (°C):
56
Flash point (°C):
-18 (closed cup)
Evaporation rate (Butyl acetate = 1):
5.6
Flammability:
Highly flammable
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits (%):
2.15 - 13.0