Safety Data SheetChemical Risk Assessment

Acetone

Name: Acetone
Brand: Avantor Performance Materials Inc

by Avantor Performance Materials Inc

SDS · PDF, approx. 220 KB CRA · PDF, approx. 180 KB

Acetone is supplied by Avantor Performance Materials Inc under product code 2462, 2572, 2570, 9422, 9036, 9015, 9010, 9009, 9008, 9006, 9005, 9003, 9002, 2443, 2437, 2435, 2432, H580, 5975, 5965, H451, 2440, 8142, 9254, 2600, 8002, 8003. This page provides both the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and the Chemical Risk Assessment (CRA) for this substance, under OSHA regulations for UK workplace use under COSHH. The full SDS and CRA documents are available to download above.

This SDS was last revised on 20 October 2017. The matching CRA is updated in line with SDS revisions. Workplaces handling this substance should retain a current SDS and risk assessment for the duration of use.

Language: English
Regulation: OSHA
Revision Date: 20 Oct 2017
Signal Word: DANGER
Product Code: 2462, 2572, 2570, 9422, 9036, 9015, 9010, 9009, 9008, 9006, 9005, 9003, 9002, 2443, 2437, 2435, 2432, H580, 5975, 5965, H451, 2440, 8142, 9254, 2600, 8002, 8003
CAS Number: 67-64-1

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Hazards at a GlanceFrom the Safety Data Sheet

Signal Word: DANGER

GHS02Flammable

GHS07Harmful / irritant

GHS08Health hazard

Hazard Statements (H-phrases)

HAZARD CLASSIFICATION: FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS CATEGORY 2: See full Safety Data Sheet for the hazard statement wording.
HEALTH HAZARDS: SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/EYE IRRITATION CATEGORY 2A: See full Safety Data Sheet for the hazard statement wording.
SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY - SINGLE EXPOSURE CATEGORY 31: See full Safety Data Sheet for the hazard statement wording.
ASPIRATION HAZARD CATEGORY 2: See full Safety Data Sheet for the hazard statement wording.
H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
H302: Harmful if swallowed.
H303: See full Safety Data Sheet for the hazard statement wording.
H305: See full Safety Data Sheet for the hazard statement wording.
H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

Need the full hazard breakdown? Precautionary statements, first aid, physical properties and exposure controls are in the full SDS PDF.

Common QuestionsAbout this Safety Data Sheet

Chemical Risk Assessment SummaryFrom the Chemical Risk Assessment

Assessment Summary

This Chemical Risk Assessment is derived from the Safety Data Sheet for Acetone issued by Avantor Performance Materials Inc on 20 October 2017 It presents the substance's hazards organised by risk level, with the relevant regulatory statements and recommended controls for each. These hazards are rated across three levels: High, Medium and Low Risk, based on the hazard classifications in the SDS.

Hazard PreviewA snapshot of substance hazards and controls

Rating Before Controls

HIGH RISK

H305: May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways

P405 Store locked up

P501 Dispose of contents/container to correct disposal area.

P331 Do NOT induce vomiting

P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

Rating Before Controls

HIGH RISK

H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour

210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking

P242 Use only non-sparking tools.

P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment

P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment

P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge

P235 Keep cool.

5 other controls in place

Rating Before Controls

HIGH RISK

H319: Causes serious eye irritation

P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.

P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

P313 + P337 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention

Note: This is a preview of the substance's hazards. A substance commonly carries more hazards. Download the full Chemical Risk Assessment for more information.

Recommended Control MeasuresKey PPE and handling controls

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Common QuestionsAbout this Risk Assessment

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