MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCT DIVISION -- ACETONE  -- 6810-01-015-8437
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ACETONE
MSDS Date:09/05/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-015-8437
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCT DIVISION
Address:PARIS BYPASS
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361
Info Phone Num:314-982-5000
Emergency Phone Num:314-982-5000
CAGE:62910
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910

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

Ingred Name:ACETONE  (SARA III)
CAS:67-64-1
RTECS #:AL3150000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE
OSHA PEL:1000PPM
ACGIH TLV:750PPM/1000STEL;9293
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 ORAL RAT=9750MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES:SEVERE
    IRRITATION,REDNESS,PAIN;SKIN:IRRITATION,DEFATTING,REDNESS,PAIN,DRYI
    NG,CRACKING;IRRITATION TO NOSE,THROAT,MUCOUS
    MEMBRANES.DIZZINESS,DULLNESS,HEADACHE,NARCOTIC;INGESTION:NARCOTIC.S
    AME SYMPT OMS AS INHALATION. CHRONIC EXPOSURE:PROLONGED/REPEATED
    SKIN CONTACT MAY PRODUCE SEVERE IRRITATION OR DERMATITIS.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.

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

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED;INGEST:IF
    SWALLOWED,GIVE TWO GLASSES OF WATER & INDUCE VOMIT.NOTHING BY MOUTH
    IF UNCON;SKIN/EYE EXPOSURE:RMV CONTMNTD CLOTHG.WASH SKIN W/SOAP &
    H*2O .FLUSH SKIN/EYES W/LG H*2O;GET MED HELPIMMEDIATLY

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:0F(-18C)
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:869F
Lower Limits:2.6
Upper Limits:12.8
Extinguishing Media:WATER,DRY CHEM,FOAM,CO*2;WATER SPRAY:TO KEEP EXPSD
    CANS COOL
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE H*20 TO COOL EXPD CONTRS. USE SCBA & FULL
    PROT.CLTHG.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ABOVE FLASH POINT,VAP-AIR MIXTURES ARE
    EXPLOSIVE WITHIN FLAMMABLE LIMITS; AUTO IGN TEMP:465C(869F)

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

Spill Release Procedures:RMV SOURCES OF IGN.USE PROTCTV
    EQUIP/CLOTHG.ISOLATE OR ENCLOSE LEAK/SPILL AREA.ABSORB SM SPILL
    W/COMM ABSORBNT &PLACE IN CLOSED CONTNR.DIKE LG SPILL W/DRY SAND OR
    EARTH & RECOVER LIQ FOR RECLAMATION W HEN POSSIBLE.SHOVEL ABSORBD
    SPILL INTO COVRD DRUM.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED
    CONTAINERS,STORED IN COOL,DRY,VENTILATED AREA.PROTECT AGAINST
    PHYSICAL DAMAGE.ISOLATE FM INCOMPATIBLE MATL,HEAT & SUNLIGHT,ETC.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING VAP.KEEP CONTNR CLOSED.USE W/ADEQ
    VENT.DO NOT GET IN EYES,SKIN,OR ON CLOTHING.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
    HANDLG.KEEP AWAY FM HEAT/FLAME.FOR TRNSFR LIQ,BOND & GROUND
    CONTNRS.

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

Respiratory Protection:SUPPLIED AIR RESPIR/SCBA; ESCAPE: GAS MASK
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
    WASH STATION
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.REMOVE AND
    LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:56.5C(134F)
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-139F(-95C)
Vapor Pres:400 @103F
Vapor Density:2.0
Spec Gravity:0.8
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:7.7 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS,VOLATILE LIQUID.FRAGRANT,MINT-LIKE
    ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS,CHLOROFORM,ALKALIES,POTASSIUM T-BUTOXIDES,ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO*2

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

Waste Disposal Methods:LG SPILL & LOT SIZES OF HAZ WASTE CAN BE
    ATOMIZED IN A RCRA APPRVD COMBUSTION CHAMBER OR DISPOSED OF IN A
    RCRA APPROVED LAND FILL FACILITY.DO NOT FLUSH TO SEWER.ENSURE
    COMPLIANCE W/FED,STATE & LOCAL R EGS; REPORTABLE QTY (RQ)
    (CWA/CERCLA):5000 LBS.

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