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Chemical of the Week Part 1 - Acetone

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Chemical of the Week – Part 1

Instructions: Review the following and complete the hazard profile. Try do as much as possible from memory, then check with at least 3 sources to complete the profile.

The solution will be provided later this week.

The Chemical of the Week is Acetone

Hazard Profile
Chemical Name and Pseudonyms
UN Number
Chemical Formula
Chemical Structure
Hazards
PPE Considerations
Fire Fighting Considerations
Decontamination
Detection and Monitoring
Chemical and Physical Properties
Physical State
Vapor Pressure
Boiling Point
Vapor Density
Specific Gravity
Miscibility
Flash Point
LEL/UEL
Flammable Range
Ignition Temperature
Routes of Exposure
IDLH
PEL/REL/STEL
pH
Concentration
Radioactive (Yes/No)
Medical
Toxicological Considerations
Signs/Symptoms of Exposure
Medical Treatment
Other Information

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