EXXON CHEMICAL AMERICAS -- ACETONE -- 6810-00-281-1864
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ACETONE
MSDS Date:05/09/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-281-1864
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:EXXON CHEMICAL AMERICAS
Box:3272
City:HOUSTON
State:TX
ZIP:77001
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-726-2015/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Emergency Phone Num:800-726-2015/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:72190
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEMICAL SPECIALISTS AND DEVELOPMENT INC
Address:2210 HACKBERRY LN
Box:687
City:CONROE
State:TX
ZIP:77305
Country:US
Phone:409-756-1065
CAGE:4N760
Company Name:EXXONMOBIL CHEMICAL CO, DIV OF EXXON MOBILCORP.
Address:13501 KATY FWY
Box:3272
City:HOUSTON
State:TX
ZIP:77253-3272
Country:US
Phone:281-870-6000 / 800-726-2015
CAGE:72190

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:ACETONE  (SARA III)
CAS:67-64-1
RTECS #:AL3150000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1000PPM
ACGIH TLV:750PPM/1000STEL;9394
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV IS 750 PPM (1800 MG/M3).
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:EYE, SKIN, LUNG, CNS.
    ACUTE- EYE:WILL INJURE EYE IF NOT REMOVED PROMPTLY. SKIN:MAY CAUSE
    DERMATITIS. INHALE:MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION,
    HEADACHES, DIZZINESS, ANESTHETIC & CNS  EFFECTS. ORAL:MINIMAL
    TOXICITY. ASPIRATION HAZARD. CHRONIC- DRYNESS, DEFATTING &
    DERMATITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, DROWSINESS, NAUSEA,
    VOMITING, RESTLESSNESS, DRYING, CRACKING & DEFATTING OF SKIN, EYE
    IRRITATION, GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION, RESPIRATORY TRACT
    IRRITATION
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH CHRONIC RESPIRATORY OR
    SKIN DISEASES MAY BE AT AN INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED.
    GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR
    AT LEAST 15 MINUTES, HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. CALL PHYSICIAN.
    SKIN:WASH WELL  WITH SOAP & WATER. ORAL:FIRST AID IS NORMALLY NOT
    REQUIRED. GET MEDICAL HELP IF NEEDED.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:0F,-18C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:1000F
Lower Limits:2.6
Upper Limits:13.0
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, ALCOHOL FOAM,
    HALON/WATER. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED+PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPIECE.KEEP UPWIND.EXTINGUISH ONLY
    IF FLOW CAN BE STOPPED(UNMANNED HOSE)/LET BURN.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE DUE TO EXTREME
    HEAT.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. VENTILATE AREA.
    ELIMINATE SOURCES OF IGNITION. STOP LEAK IF POSSIBLE. CONTAIN
    LIQUID WITH SAND/EARTH. RECOVER BY PUMPING (EXPLOSION
    PROOF)/NON-FLAMMABLE ABSORBENT MATERIALS.  PREVENT LIQUID FROM
    ENTERING SEWERS, WATERWAYS.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, IN WELL
    VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM SPARKS, FLAMES, OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION
    & INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING VAPORS. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES &
    SKIN. SHOULD BE STORED IN CONTAINERS WHICH MEET THE GROUNDING &
    BONDING GUIDELINES SPECIFIED BY NFPA. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF
    CHILDREN. WASH THOROUGHLY A FTER HANDLING.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE
    RESPIRATOR/POWERED AIR-PURIFYING RESPIRATOR. FOR EMERGENCY USE
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS/SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR WITH
    FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRE SSURE MODE.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL AND/OR LOCAL EXHAUST, EXPLOSION-PROOF)
    VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:NATURAL RUBBER IF CONTACT IS POSSIBLE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES IF CONTACT IS POSSIBLE
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
    INDUSTRIAL-TYPE WORK CLOTHING, APRON, AND BOOTS IF SPILLS OR
    SPLASHING CAN OCCUR.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTER
    HANDLING. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR FOOTWEAR.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:F2
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVENT
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:133F,56C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-138F,-94C
Vapor Pres:213 @ 77F
Vapor Density:2.0
Spec Gravity:0.79
Evaporation Rate & Reference:11.6 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:100% @ 68F
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS, VOLATILE LIQUID WITH A
    CHARACTERISTIC ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CAUSTICS, AMINES, ALKANOLAMINES, ALDEHYDES, AMMONIA, STRONG OXIDIZING
    AGENTS AND CHLORINATED COMPOUNDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, SPARKS, STATIC ELECTRICITY, HOT
    SURFACES, OPEN FLAMES AND OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS MAY
    INCLUDE TOXIC OXIDES OF CARBON.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT AN EXPERT ON DISPOSAL OF RECOVERED
    MATERIAL AND ENSURE CONFORMITY TO LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL DISPOSAL
    REGULATIONS. RUN-OFF TO SEWER MAY CREATE FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD.
    EPA "HAZARDOUS WASTE"  (IGNITIBLE), IF DISCARDED D001. RQ IS 5000
    POUNDS.

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