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Safety Data Sheet: ACETONE MSDS NO: TMC-KT-1090

1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Identification of the Substance: Acetone Chemical Family: Ketone
Product Description: Clear, colorless liquid with a characteristic pungent odor
Supplier: Transmare-Chemie (Singapore) Pte Ltd
No. 12 Soon Lee Road, Singapore 628076
Telephone: (65) 6262-0122
Facsimile: (65) 6262-0112
Email: service@transmare-chemie.com
Website: www.transmare-chemie.com

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
GHS Classification: Flammable Liquids, Category 2
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation, Category 2B
Toxic to Reproduction, Category 2
Specific Target Organ Systemic Toxicity (Single Exposure), Category 3 (Respiratory
Irritation/Anesthetic Irritation)
Specific Target Organ Systemic Toxicity (Repeated Exposure), Category 2 (Blood)
Aspiration Hazard, Category 2

GHS Label Elements

Symbol(s) :

Signal Words : Danger

GHS Hazards Statement
Physical Hazards : H225: Highly Flammable liquid and vapor.
Health Hazards : H320: Causes eye irritation.
H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
H303: May be harmful if swallowed.
H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
H373: May cause damage to organs blood through prolonged or repeated exposure.
H305: May be harmful if swallowed or enters airways.
Environmental Hazards: Not classified as environmental hazards under GHS criteria.
GHS Precautionary Statements
Prevention : P201: Obtain special instructions before use,
P202: Do Not handle until all safety precautious have been read and understood.
P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
P233: Keep container tightly closed.
P240: Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
P241: Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment.
P242: Use only non-sparking tools.
P243: Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response : P303+P361+P353: If on Skin (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated
clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
P370+P378: In case of fire: Use appropriate media for extinction.
P305+P351+P338: If in Eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P337+P313: If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
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P304+P340: If Inhaled: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position

comfortable for breathing.
P312: Call a Poison Center or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
P301+P310: If Swallowed: Immediately call a Poison Center or doctor/physician.
P331: Do Not induce vomiting.
Storage : P403+P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
P233: Keep container tightly closed.
P405: Store locked up.
Disposal : P501: Dispose of contents and container to appropriate waste site or reclaimer in
accordance with local and national regulations.
Other Hazards Which Do Not Result in Classification
Vapours are heavier than air. Vapours may travel across the ground and reach remote ignition sources
causing a flashback fire danger.
Electrostatic charges may be generated during pumping.
Electrostatic discharge may cause fire.
Slightly irritating to respiratory system.
Aggravated Medical Condition
Pre-existing medical conditions of the following organ(s) or organ system(s) may be aggravated by
exposure to this material: Eyes. Skin. Respiratory system.

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS CAS NUMBER: 67-64-1

Hazard Class Hazard
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration
(Category) Statement
Acetone 67-64-1 Flam. Liq.,2; H225;H319;H336 >=99%
Eye Irrit,2;
STOT SE,3;

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation, Skin Contact, Eye Contact, Ingestion

Medical attention. Emergency shower. Emergency eyewash.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing Media:
 CO2  Alcohol Resistance Foam  Water Fog  Dry Chemical/Sand  Others: _______
 Water Jet
Procedures:
- Use water spray to cool fire-exposed surfaces, protect personnel, and shut off “fuel” to fire.
- Allow fire to burn under controlled conditions, extinguish with alcohol type foam or dry chemical. Cover
liquid spills with foam.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

- Eliminate ignition sources. Prevent liquid enters sewers, water sources, low area.
- Spill with sand, earth. Dilute contained spill with water. Dispose recover material conforms to local
regulation.
- Keep public away.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Storage/Transport Temperature: Ambient Loading/Unloading Temperature: Ambient
Loading/Unloading Viscosity: 0.40 Storage/Transport Pressure: Atmospheric
Electrostatic Accumulation Hazard: No Shipping Containers: Tankers, Tank trucks
Materials Suitable: Inorganic Zinc Coatings, CAF, Material Unsuitable: Natural Rubber, Amine Epoxy
Jointing, Carbon Steel, Cast Iron, Copper Bronze, Coatings, Vinyl Coatings, Neoprene Rubber, PVC,
Butyl Rubber, Polypropylene, Aluminum. Buna N.
- Keep container closed, store cool and well-ventilated. Open slowly to control released pressure.
- Keep away from flame, direct sunlight.
- Do not reuse empty containers w/o cleaning. Observe all precautions for empty product containers.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering Control Measures/Ventilation: Use local exhaust ventilation to control process. Provide
mechanical ventilation of confined spaces. Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment.
Occupational Exposure Limits (OEL) Values: TWA: 500ppm (1188mg/m3); STEL: 750ppm (1782mg/m3);
OSHA-PEL : 1000 ppm, 2400 mg/m3(TWA)
Personal Protection:

Vapor respirator. Gloves. Goggles. Full suit. Footwear.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES (Also refer to Product Specification Sheet)

Physical State: Liquid Form/Color: Clear, colorless
Odor: Characteristic pungent odor Odor Threshold: 100.00ppm
Auto-ignition Temperature: 560 oC Freezing/Melting Point: -94oC
Boiling Point Range: 56oC Flash Point (TOC ASTM D1310): -18oC
Explosive Limits (in air): 2.6 to 12.8vol% Vapor Pressure (25oC): 28.4kPa
Vapor Pressure (-5oC): 7.5kPa Density (15oC): 0.796g/cm3
Specific Gravity (20.0/20.0): 0.79 Viscosity Density (101.3kPa/air = 1): 2
Solubility in Water (20oC): 100.0 wt% Material Hygroscopic: Yes
Viscosity (20oC): 0.40cSt Evaporation Rate (n-Bu Acetate=1): 11.600
Coeff. of Thermal Expansion (liq): 0.00143oC Molecular Weight: 58

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Hazardous Polymerization: No Conditions to Avoid Polymerization: NA
Stability: Stable Conditions to Avoid Instability: NA
Materials and Conditions to Avoid: Caustics, amines, alkanolamines, aldehydes, ammonia, strong
oxidizing agents, and chlorinated compounds
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon Oxides

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Inhalation: Irritating to eyes, respiratory tract. Cause dizziness. Affect other central nervous system.
Skin Contact: Defat, dry skin. Low order of toxicity.
Eye Contact: Irritating, injure eye tissue if not removed promptly.
Ingestion: Minimal toxicity, small amounts may cause bronchopneumonia or pulmonary edema.
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Environmental Mobility: Substance is water-soluble and remains primarily in water.
Environmental Degradability: Biodegrade rapidly. Removed in wastewater treatment facility.
Ecotoxicity and Bioaccumulation: Low acute toxicity to aquatic organisms is expected. Long-term adverse
effects to aquatic organisms are not expected.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

- Combine with other materials to indicate another route of disposal.
- Recycle, recover or dispose empty drums through a suitably qualified or licensed contractor.
- Ensure compliance with national and local regulations.
- NOT suitable for disposal by either landfill or via municipal sewers, drains, natural streams or rivers. This
product is ash less and can be burned directly in appropriate equipment.
- Contact local Transmare-Chemie Company supplier or local Authorities for more information.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Land Sea Air
Class 3 3 3
PG II II II
UN Number 1090 1090 1090
Transport Acetone (acetone Acetone (acetone Acetone (acetone
Document Name solution), class 3, UN solution), class 3, UN solution), class 3, UN
1090, PG II, (-18oC c.c) 1090, PG II, (-18oC c.c) 1090, PG II, (-18oC c.c)
Others Hazchem Code: 2YE Marine Pollutant: No
EMS Number: 3 - 06
Risk label: 3

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

UNITED STATES
TSCA STATUS : This substance is listed on the TSCA Inventory.
CERCLA Reportable Quantity: 5000 lbs.
SARA Title III :
SECTION 302 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES: None.
SECTION 311/312 HAZARDOUS CATEGORIES: Fire hazard, Immediate and Delayed health hazard.
SECTION 313 TOXIC CHEMICALS: None.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: Contains no chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer.
EUROPEAN UNION
EU STATUS: This product is listed in EINECS (EC No. 200-662-2).
Classification and Labeling
Classification/Symbol: Highly Flammable/F
Classification/Symbol: Irritant/Xi

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Revision Date on 11 January 2019. This SDS has been revised in Section (s): 2, 8, 10
This information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used
in combination with any other materials or in any process. Such information is to the best of Transmare-
Chemie Company’s knowledge and believed accurate and reliable as of the date indicated. However, no
representation, warranty or guarantee is made as to its accuracy, reliability or completeness. It is the user’s
responsibility to satisfy himself as to the suitability and completeness of such information for his own
particular use.