Emergency Overview: Clear colourless
volatile liquid. Sweet odour. HIGHLY FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOUR. Distant
ignition and flashback are possible. May cause drowsiness and dizziness.
IRRITANT. Causes moderate or severe eye irritation.
Main Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, Skin
contact, Eye contact:
Inhalation: Can irritate the nose and
throat. At high concentrations: can harm the nervous system. Symptoms may
include headache, nausea, dizziness, drowsiness and confusion. A severe
exposure can cause unconsciousness.
Skin Contact: May cause mild irritation.
Can be absorbed through the skin, but harmful effects are not expected.
Eye Contact: EYE IRRITANT. Causes moderate
to severe irritation. Symptoms include sore, red eyes, and tearing. The vapour
also irritates the eyes.
Ingestion: Not harmful. If large amounts
are ingested: Can cause effects as described for inhalation.
Effects of Long-Term (Chronic) Exposure:
Can cause dry, red, cracked skin (dermatitis) following skin contact. May harm
the nervous system. Conclusions cannot be drawn from the limited studies
available.
Carcinogenicity: Not known to cause cancer.
International Agency for Research on Cancer
(IARC): Not specifically evaluated.
American Conference for Governmental
Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH): A4 - Not classifiable as a human carcinogen.
Teratogenicity / Embryotoxicity: Not known
to harm the unborn child.
Reproductive Toxicity: Not known to be a
reproductive hazard.
Mutagenicity: Not known to be a mutagen.
2. What are first aid measures for acetone?
Inhalation: Take precautions to prevent a
fire (e.g. remove sources of ignition). Move victim to fresh air. Call a Poison
Centre or doctor if the victim feels unwell.
Skin Contact: Take off contaminated
clothing, shoes and leather goods (e.g. watchbands, belts). Flush with
lukewarm, gently flowing water for 5 minutes. If irritation or pain persists,
see a doctor. Thoroughly clean clothing, shoes and leather goods before reuse
or dispose of safely.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush the
contaminated eye(s) with lukewarm, gently flowing water for 15-20 minutes,
while holding the eyelid(s) open. If a contact lens is present, DO NOT delay
flushing or attempt to remove the lens. Take care not to rinse contaminated
water into the unaffected eye or onto the face. If irritation or pain persists,
see a doctor.
Ingestion: Have victim rinse mouth with
water. Call a Poison Centre or doctor if the victim feels unwell.
First Aid Comments: All first aid
procedures should be periodically reviewed by a doctor familiar with the
chemical and its conditions of use in the workplace.
What handling and storage practices should
be used when working with acetone?
3. What handling and storage practices should be used
when working with acetone?
Handling: Eliminate heat and ignition
sources such as sparks, open flames, hot surfaces and static discharge. Post
"No Smoking" signs. Electrically bond and ground equipment. Ground
clips must contact bare metal. Do not weld, cut or perform hot work on empty
container until all traces of product have been removed.
Storage: Store in an area that is: cool,
well-ventilated, out of direct sunlight and away from heat and ignition
sources. Electrically bond and ground containers. Ground clips must contact
bare metal. Install pressure and vacuum-relief venting in all drums. Equip storage
tank vents with a flame arrestor.
In this article, I just give you three
questions and answers about Acetone, I hope it is helpful for you. In the next
passage, I will show you the others.
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