Chemical of the Week Part 2 - Acetone

Hazard Profile

Chemical Name and Pseudonyms

Acetone

Dimethyl Ketone, Ketone Propane, 2-Propanone

UN Number

1090

Chemical Formula

(CH₃)₂CO

Primary Hazards

Flammable,

PPE Considerations

SFPC with SCBA, goggles, butyl rubber gloves

Fire Fighting Considerations

Mixes with water.  Use water mist, CO2, AFFF, dry chem to extinguish

Decontamination

Soap and water

Detection and Monitoring

4/5-gas meter, colormetric, IP = 9.69 eV

Chemical and Physical Properties

Physical State

Colorless liquid

Vapor Pressure

180 mmHg

Boiling Point

133^oF

Vapor Density

2

Specific Gravity

.790

Miscibility

soluble

Flash Point

0^oF

LEL/UEL

2.5/12.8%

Ignition Temperature

869^oF

Flash Point

0^oF

Routes of Exposure

Inhalation, absorption, ingestion

IDLH

2500 ppm

PEL/REL/STEL

1,000/250/2400 ppm

pH

7 (in solution)

Concentration

N/A

Radioactive (Yes/No)

No

Medical

Toxicological Considerations

Avoid eyes, avoid inhalation

Signs/Symptoms of Exposure

Irritation of skin, respiratory tract, eyes, CNS depression

Medical Treatment

Fresh air, flush

Other Information

N/A

Chemical Structure