Specification

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Vapor Pressure: 145 mmHg @ 20 Degrees C
Vapor Density: (Air = 1) 2.5
Volatile Components: 60-70%
Solubility In Water: Negligible
pH: Not applicable
Specific Gravity: 0.89 +/- 0.02 @ 20 Degrees C
Evaporation Rate: (BUAC = 1) = 5.5 - 8.0
Appearance: Yellow
Odor: Sharp, penetrating odor
Will Dissolve In: Methyl Ethyl Ketone
Material Is: Liquid
Section 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable.
Conditions To
Avoid:
Avoid heat, sparks, flames and other sources of ignition.
Hazardous
Decomposition
Products:
Combustion will produce toxic and irritating vapors including carbon
monoxide, carbon dioxide and hydrogen chloride.
Incompatibility/
Materials To
Avoid:
Oxidizing agents, alkalis, amines, ammonia, acids, chlorine compounds,
chlorinated inorganics (potassium, calcium and sodium hypochlorite) and
hydrogen peroxides. May attack plastic, resins and rubber.
Hazardous
Polymerization:
Will not occur.
Section 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Inhalation: Vapors or mists may cause mucous membrane and respiratory irritation,
coughing, headache, dizziness, dullness, nausea, shortness of breath and
vomiting. High concentrations may cause central nervous system depression,
narcosis and unconsciousness. May cause kidney, liver and lung damage.
Skin: May cause irritation with redness, itching and pain. Methyl ethyl ketone may
be absorbed through the skin causing effects similar to those listed under
inhalation.
Eye: Vapors may cause irritation. Direct contact may cause irritation with
redness, stinging and tearing of the eyes. May cause eye damage.
Ingestion: Swallowing may cause abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Aspiration during swallowing or vomiting can cause chemical pneumonia and
lung damage. May cause kidney and liver damage.
Chronic
Toxicity:
Prolonged or repeated overexposure cause dermatitis and damage to the
kidney, liver, lungs and central nervous system.
Toxicity Data: Acetone: Oral rat LD50: 5,800 mg/kg
Inhalation rat LC50: 50,100 mg/m3/8 hours
Methyl Ethyl Ketone: Oral rat LD50: 2,737 mg/kg
Inhalation rat LC50: 23,500 mg/m3/8 hours
Skin rabbit LD50: 6,480 mg/kg
Sensitization: None of the components are known to cause sensitization.
Carcinogenicity: None of the components are listed as a carcinogen or suspect carcinogen by
NTP, IARC or OSHA.
Mutagenicity: Acetone, methyl ethyl ketone are generally thought not to be mutagenic.
Reproductive
Toxicity:
Methyl ethyl ketone has been shown to cause embryofetal toxicity and birth
defects in laboratory animals. Acetone has been found to cause adverse
developmental effects only when exposure levels cause other toxic effects to
the mother.
Medical
Conditions
Aggravated By
Exposure:
Persons with pre-existing skin, lung, kidney or liver disorders may be at
increased risk from exposure to this product.
Section 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This product is not expected to be toxic to aquatic organisms.
Acetone: 96 hour LC50 for fish is greater than 100 mg/L.