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Acetone

CAS 67-64-1 · C3H6O
Hazard class
Danger — Flammable, Irritant / harmful
Pictograms
FlammableIrritant / harmful
H-statements
  • H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour
  • H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness
  • H319 Causes serious eye irritation
  • EUH066 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking
Common uses (US EPA CDR)
SolventIntermediateCleaning agentLaboratory chemicalsFuelProcessing aids not otherwise specified
Workplace exposure limits
NIOSH REL TWA 250 ppm (590 mg/m3)
OSHA PEL TWA 1000 ppm (2400 mg/m3)
IDLH 2500 ppm [10%LEL]
Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.
Synonyms
acetone · 2-propanone · 67-64-1 · propanone · propan-2-one · Dimethyl ketone · Pyroacetic ether · Methyl ketone
Molecular weight
58.08 g/mol
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Flammable · Irritant / harmful
Data source
Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI
Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.
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