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SAFETY DATA SHEET

Acetone
SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the
company/undertaking
Date issued 10.03.2014
1.1. Product identifier
Product name Acetone
Chemical name Propan-2-on
Synonyms 2-propanon, Dimetylketon
REACH Reg. No. 01-2119471330-49-0000
CAS no. 67-64-1
EC no. 200-662-2
Index no. 606-001-00-8
Article no. 18200000
1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Use of the substance/preparation For the preparation of paints and as a solvent. Disinfectant. Antiseptic.
Antifreeze liquid. General purpose cleaner.
1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Manufacturer
Company name Fred Holmberg & Co AB
Office address Geijersgatan 8
Postal address Box 60056
Postcode S-216 10
City Limhamn
Country Sweden
Tel +46 (0)40 15 79 20
Fax +46 (0)40 16 22 95
E-mail info@holmberg.se
Website http://www.holmberg.se/en/
1.4. Emergency telephone number
Emergency telephone 112 (Europe)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1. Classification of substance or mixture
Classification according to F; R11
67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC Xi; R36
R66,R67
Classification according to Flam. Liq. 2;H225;
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 Eye Irrit. 2;H319;
[CLP/GHS] STOT SE3;H336;
EUH 066;
2.2. Label elements
Hazard Pictograms (CLP)
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Signal word Danger

Hazard statements H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
EUH 066 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
Precautionary statements P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
P233 Keep container tightly closed.
P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all
contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several
minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Supplemental label information EUH 066 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
2.3. Other hazards
Other hazards Not known.

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1. Substances
Substance Identification Classification Contents
Aceton CAS no.: 67-64-1 F; R11 100 %
EC no.: 200-662-2 Xi; R36
Index no.: 606-001-00-8 R66,R67
Registration number: 01- Flam. Liq. 2;H225;
2119471330-49-0000 Eye Irrit. 2;H319;
STOT SE3;H336;
EUH 066;

Column headings CAS no. = Chemical Abstracts Service; EU (Einecs or Elincs number) =
European inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances; Ingredient
name = Name as specified in the substance list (substances that are not
included in the substance list must be translated, if possible). Contents given
in; %, %wt/wt, %vol/wt, %vol/vol, mg/m3, ppb, ppm, weight%, vol%
HH/HF/HE T+ = Very toxic, T = Toxic, C = Corrosive, Xn = Harmful, Xi = Irritating, E
= Explosive, O = Oxidizing, F+ = Extremly flammable, F = Very flammable,
N = Environmental hazard

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1. Description of first aid measures
Inhalation Move the exposed person to fresh air at once. Get medical attention if any
discomfort continues.
Skin contact Remove contaminated clothes and rinse skin thoroughly with water.
Eye contact Immediately flush with plenty of water for up to 15 minutes. Remove any
contact lenses and open eyes wide apart. Get medical attention if any
discomfort continues.
Ingestion NEVER MAKE AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON VOMIT OR DRINK FLUIDS! Do
not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth with water. Get medical attention if any
discomfort continues.
4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
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Information for health personnel Treat Symptomatically. Do not give victim anything to drink if he is
unconscious.
4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Specific details on antidotes No recommendation given.

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1. Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media Extinguish with alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder or water
fog.
5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Fire and explosion hazards HIGHLY FLAMMABLE! Solvent vapours may form explosive mixtures with air.
Hazardous combustion products Fire creates: Carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon dioxide (CO2).
5.3. Advice for firefighters
Fire fighting procedures No specific fire fighting procedure given.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal protection measures Ensure suitable personal protection (including respiratory protection) during
removal of spillages in a confined area. Ventilate well. Stop leak if possible
without risk. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not breathe vapour. For
personal protection, see section 8.
6.2. Environmental precautions
Environmental precautionary Avoid discharge into drains, water courses or onto the ground.
measures
6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Cleaning method Dam and absorb spillages with sand, earth or other non-combustible material.
Collect spillage in containers, seal securely and deliver for disposal according
to local regulations.
6.4. Reference to other sections
Other instructions Information regarding exposure / personal protection and disposal, see section
8 and 13.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1. Precautions for safe handling
Handling Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame. Take precautionary measures
against static discharges. Mechanical ventilation may be required.
Protective Safety Measures
Advice on general occupational Provide easy access to water supply and eye wash facilities.
hygiene
7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame. Ground container and transfer
equipment to eliminate static electric sparks. Store in a cool and well-
ventilated place.
7.3. Specific end use(s)
Specific use(s) Not entered.

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1. Control parameters
Other Information about threshold Norske grenseverdier; FOR-2011-12-06-1358 vedlegg 1.
limit values Aceton: 8 t.: 125ppm, 295 mg/m3 (2003)
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Europe, IOELV: TWA Limit value: 1210 mg/m3; 500 ppm
Great Britain: WEL-TWA Limit value: 1210 mg/m3; 500 ppm
Great Britain: WEL-STEL Limit value: 3620 mg/m3; 1500 ppm
DNEL / PNEC
Method of testing Contents
DNEL Group: Worker
Exposure route: Inhalation
Exposure frequency: Short term (acute)
Type of effect: Local effect
Value: 2420 mg/m3
DNEL Group: Consumer
Exposure route: Inhalation
Exposure frequency: Long term (repeated)
Type of effect: Systemic effect
Value: 200 mg/m3
DNEL Group: Consumer
Exposure route: Dermal
Exposure frequency: Long term (repeated)
Type of effect: Systemic effect
Value: 62 mg/m3
DNEL Group: Worker
Exposure route: Dermal
Exposure frequency: Long term (repeated)
Type of effect: Systemic effect
Value: 185 mg/kg
DNEL Group: Worker
Exposure route: Inhalation
Exposure frequency: Long term (repeated)
Type of effect: Systemic effect
Value: 1210 mg/m3
DNEL Group: Consumer
Exposure route: Oral
Exposure frequency: Long term (repeated)
Type of effect: Systemic effect
Value: 62 mg/m3
PNEC Exposure route: Sediment
Value: 30,4 mg/kg dwt
Remarks: fresh water
PNEC Exposure route: Sediment
Value: 3,04 mg/kg dwt
Remarks: marine water
PNEC Exposure route: Soil
Value: 0,112 mg/kg dwt
PNEC Exposure route: Water
Value: 1,06 mg/l
Remarks: marine water
PNEC Exposure route: Water
Value: 10,6 mg/l
Remarks: fresh water
PNEC Exposure route: Water
Exposure frequency: Long term (repeated)
Value: 21 mg/l
PNEC Exposure route: Sewage treatment plant STP
Value: 29,5 mg/l
Remarks: växt (plant)
Exposure guidelines Country of origin: Sverige
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Limit value type: KTV
OEL Short Term Value: 1200 mg/m3
Source: Nationella hygieniska gränsvärden, AFS 2005:17
Other Information NGV, 600 mg/m3
8.2. Exposure controls
Occupational exposure limits Provide adequate ventilation. Observe Occupational Exposure Limits and
minimise the risk of inhalation of vapours. Protective gloves and goggles are
recommended. Provide eyewash, quick drench.
Safety signs

Respiratory protection
Respiratory protection Respiratory protection must be used if air contamination exceeds acceptable
level. Use respiratory equipment with gas filter, type AX.
Hand protection
Hand protection Use protective gloves. Chemical resistant gloves required for prolonged or
repeated contact. Gloves of nitrile rubber, PVA or Viton are recommended.
Eye / face protection
Eye protection Use safety goggles or face shield in case of splash risk.
Skin protection
Skin protection (except hands) Wear appropriate clothing to prevent any possibility of skin contact.
Hygiene / Environmental
Specific hygiene measures Wash hands after contact.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Colour Colourless.
Odour Odour of alcohol.
Odour limit Value: 19,8 ppm
Comments, pH (as supplied) Not relevant.
Melting point/melting range Value: -95 °C
Boiling point / boiling range Value: 56 °C
Flash point Value: -17 °C
Explosion limit Value: 2-14 %
Vapour pressure Value: 24 kPa
Test temperature: 20 °C
Vapour density Value: 2,1
Specific gravity Value: 790 kg/m3
Test temperature: 20 °C
Solubility description Completely soluble in water. Soluble in: Organic solvents.
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water Value: -0,24
Spontaneous combustability Value: 465 °C
Viscosity Value: 0,32 mPas
Test temperature: 20 °C
9.2. Other information

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1. Reactivity
Reactivity Heating may cause a fire.
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10.2. Chemical stability
Stability Stable under the prescribed storage conditions.
10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions
Possibility of hazardous reactions Not known.
10.4. Conditions to avoid
Conditions to avoid Avoid heat, flames and other sources of ignition.
10.5. Incompatible materials
Materials to avoid Avoid contact with oxidising agents (e.g. nitric acid, peroxides and
chromates). Strong acids.
10.6. Hazardous decomposition products
Hazardous decomposition products Fire creates: Carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon dioxide (CO2).

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1. Information on toxicological effects
Toxicological Information:
Other toxicological data Acute Toxicity (Oral LD50): mg/kg (oral rat) 5800
Acute Toxicity (Inhalation LC50): mg/l (vapours) (4h) 76
Acute Toxicity (Dermal LD50): mg/kg (ipr-rat) > 15800
Potential acute effects
Inhalation In high concentrations, vapours are narcotic and may cause headache,
fatigue, dizziness and nausea. Icke klassificerad som aspirationstoxisk (Not
classified as asp. tox.)
Skin contact Prolonged or frequent contact may cause redness, itching, eczema and skin
cracking. Defats the skin.
Eye contact Causes serious eye irritation.
Ingestion Ingestion of large amounts may cause unconsciousness. However, ingestion
may cause nausea, headache, dizziness and intoxication. Ingestion may
cause irritation of the gastrointestinal tract, vomiting and diarrhoea. May cause
irritation to the mouth and throat.
Delayed effects / repeated exposure
Sensitisation Not known.
Chronic effects None known.
Carcinogenic, Mutagenic or Reprotoxic
Carcinogenicity None.
Mutagenicity Not known.
Teratogenic properties Not known.
Reproductive toxicity Not known.

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1. Toxicity
Acute aquatic, fish Value: 5540 mg/l
Method of testing: LC50
Fish, species: Oncorhynchus mykiss
Duration: 96h
Acute aquatic, algae Value: > 1000 mg/l
Method of testing: IC50
Algae, species: Microcystis aeruginosa
Duration: 8d
Acute aquatic, Daphnia Value: 13500 mg/l
Method of testing: EC50
Daphnia, species: D. magna
Duration: 48h
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12.2. Persistence and degradability
Degradation half life Easily biodegradable (OECD 301B, 90% after 28 d).
Chemical oxygen demand (COD) Value: 1,92
Method of testing: COD
Biological oxygen demand (BOD) Value: 1,85
Method of testing: BOD
12.3. Bioaccumulative potential
Bioaccumulative potential Will not bio-accumulate.
Bioconcentration factor (BCF) Value: 0,69
Method of testing: BCF
12.4. Mobility in soil
Mobility The product is water soluble and may spread in water systems.
12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT assessment results This substance is not classified as PBT or vPvB.
12.6. Other adverse effects
Other adverse effects / Remarks None known.

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1. Waste treatment methods
Specify the appropriate methods of Confirm disposal procedures with environmental engineer and local regulations.
disposal Absorb in vermiculite or dry sand and dispose of at a licenced hazardous
waste collection point. Liquid components can be disposed of by incineration.
Product classified as hazardous Yes
waste
Packaging classified as hazardous Yes
waste

SECTION 14: Transport information

14.1. UN number
ADR 1090
RID 1090
IMDG 1090
ICAO/IATA 1090
14.2. UN proper shipping name
ADR ACETONE
RID ACETONE
IMDG ACETONE
ICAO/IATA ACETONE
14.3. Transport hazard class(es)
ADR 3
Hazard no. 33
RID 3
ADN 33
IMDG 3
ICAO/IATA 3
14.4. Packing group
ADR II
RID II
IMDG II
ICAO/IATA II
14.5. Environmental hazards
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Comments Not relevant.
14.6. Special precautions for user
EmS F-E, S-D
14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

EC no. 200-662-2
15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the
substance or mixture
Other Label Information Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
of 16 December 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances
and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC,
and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 with amendments.
Legislation and regulations Dangerous Substance Directive 67/548/EEC.
The Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations
2009 (S.I 2009 No. 716).
The List of Wastes (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2005. (SI 2005 No.
895). Avfallsförordningen (2011:927).
15.2. Chemical safety assessment

SECTION 16: Other information

Hazard symbol

R-phrases R11 Highly flammable.

R36 Irritating to eyes.
R66 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
R67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
S-phrases S2 Keep out of the reach of children.
S7 Keep container tightly closed.
S16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
Classification according to Flam. Liq. 2; H225;
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 ; EUH 066;
[CLP/GHS] Eye Irrit. 2; H319;
STOT SE3; H336;
List of relevant R-phrases (under R67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
headings 2 and 3). R36 Irritating to eyes.
R11 Highly flammable.
R66 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
List of relevant H-phrases (Section EUH 066 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
2 and 3). H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Responsible for safety data sheet Fred Holmberg & Co AB