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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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