SAFETY DATA SHEET
Acetone, ACS Grade
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Acetone, ACS Grade
Other Names:
Not available
Product Number(s):
10000, 10010, 10012, 10014, EMS10000, EMS10010, EMS10012, EMS10014
CAS Number:
67-64-1
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory chemicals
Company Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
Emergency Contact Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS02 Flame
Flammable liquids - Category 2 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour
GHS07
Acute Tox. Oral Category 4 - H302 Harmful if swallowed.
Eye Irritation category 2A - H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 - H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Flammable liquids - Category 2 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour
GHS07
Acute Tox. Oral Category 4 - H302 Harmful if swallowed.
Eye Irritation category 2A - H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 - H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Label Elements
Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Precautionary Statement(s)
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment.
Use only non-sparking tools.
Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapour/spray.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment.
Use only non-sparking tools.
Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapour/spray.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Primary route(s) of entry
inhalation of vapours.
Human Health
Inhalation:
Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Ingestion:
Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.
Eyes:
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Skin:
(or hair) Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
Environment
In case of fire: Use CO₂, powder or water spray for extinction.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
acetone
67-64-1
<= 100 %
Flam. Liq. 2; Eye Dam./Irrit. 2A; STOT SE 3; H225, H319, H336Concentration limits: >= 20 %: STOT SE 3, H336;
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
If symptoms persist consult doctor.
Inhalation
Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints.
Skin Contact
Generally the product does not irritate the skin.
Eye Contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.
Other Information
No further relevant information available.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
CO₂, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Environmental precautions
Dilute with plenty of water.
Do not allow to enter sewers/surface or ground water.
Do not allow to enter sewers/surface or ground water.
Methods and materials for containment and clean up
Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
No special precautions are necessary if used correctly.
Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
Protect against electrostatic charges.
Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
Protect against electrostatic charges.
Conditions for safe storage
· Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.
· Further information about storage conditions:
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles.
· Specific end use(s) No further relevant information available.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Material
TWA ppm
TWA mg/m3
STEL ppm
STEL mg/m3
67-64-1 Acetone, Reagent Grade
500ppm
1185mg/m³
1000ppm
2375mg/m³
Engineering controls
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with the eyes.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with the eyes.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Tightly sealed goggles.
Skin protection
Wear protective gloves. The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/the substance/the preparation. Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation. The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.
Body protection
Not available.
Respiratory protection
Not required.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Appearance
Colourless liquid
Odour
Pungent
pH
5-6
Vapour Pressure
245.3hPa
Density
0.79g/cm³
Boiling Point
56°C
Melting Point
-94°C
Solubility
Fully miscible.
Specific Gravity of Density
Not available.
Flash Point
-17°C
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Lower: 2 Vol %
Upper: 13 Vol %
Upper: 13 Vol %
Ignition Temperature
465°C
Formula
Not available.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No further relevant information available.
Chemical stability
No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No dangerous reactions known.
Conditions to avoid
No further relevant information available.
Incompatible materials
No further relevant information available.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects
cute toxicity Harmful if swallowed.
Oral LD50 5800mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 20000mg/kg (rabbit)
Oral LD50 5800mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 20000mg/kg (rabbit)
Eye contact
Causes serious eye irritation.
Skin contact
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Ingestion
Not available.
Inhalation
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Toxicity and irritation
· Germ cell mutagenicity Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
· Carcinogenicity Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
· Reproductive toxicity Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
· STOT-single exposure May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
· STOT-repeated exposure Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
· Aspiration hazard Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
· Carcinogenicity Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
· Reproductive toxicity Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
· STOT-single exposure May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
· STOT-repeated exposure Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
· Aspiration hazard Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
No further relevant information available.
Persistence and degradability
No further relevant information available.
Bioaccumulative potential
No further relevant information available.
Other adverse effects
Water hazard class 1: slightly hazardous for water.
Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General information
Must not be disposed together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
Recommended cleansing agents: Water if necessary together with cleansing agents.
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
Recommended cleansing agents: Water if necessary together with cleansing agents.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available.
UN Number
UN1090
Proper shipping name
1090 ACETONE
Transport hazard class
Class 3 Flammable liquids
Packing group
II
Environmental hazard
Not applicable.
Special precautions for users
Warning: Flammable liquids.
Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 33
EMS Number: F-E,S-D
Stowage Category: E
Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 33
EMS Number: F-E,S-D
Stowage Category: E
Additional information
Limited quantities (LQ): 1L
Excepted quantities (EQ): Code: E2
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500mL
Transport category: 2
Tunnel restriction code: D/E
Excepted quantities (EQ): Code: E2
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500mL
Transport category: 2
Tunnel restriction code: D/E
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
Not available.
Other Information
A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
6 February 2026
Comments
Abbreviations and acronyms:
ADR: Accord relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par route (European Agreement Concerning the International
Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road)
IMDG: International Maritime Code for Dangerous Goods
IATA: International Air Transport Association
EINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service (division of the American Chemical Society)
LC50: Lethal concentration, 50 percent
LD50: Lethal dose, 50 percent
PBT: Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic
SVHC: Substances of Very High Concern
vPvB: very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative
Flammable liquids - Category 2: Flammable liquids - Category 2
Acute toxicity - oral - Category 4: Acute toxicity - Category 4
Eye damage/irritation - Category 2A: Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 2A
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) - Category 3: Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) - Category 3
ADR: Accord relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par route (European Agreement Concerning the International
Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road)
IMDG: International Maritime Code for Dangerous Goods
IATA: International Air Transport Association
EINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service (division of the American Chemical Society)
LC50: Lethal concentration, 50 percent
LD50: Lethal dose, 50 percent
PBT: Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic
SVHC: Substances of Very High Concern
vPvB: very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative
Flammable liquids - Category 2: Flammable liquids - Category 2
Acute toxicity - oral - Category 4: Acute toxicity - Category 4
Eye damage/irritation - Category 2A: Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 2A
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) - Category 3: Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) - Category 3
References
Acetone, Reagent Grade SDS EMS https://www.emsdiasum.com/docs/technical/msds/10000.pdf 15.01.2025
Acetone. Sigma-Aldrich SDS https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/AU/en/sds/ALDRICH/W332615?userType=undefined 04.02.2023
Acetone. Sigma-Aldrich SDS https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/AU/en/sds/ALDRICH/W332615?userType=undefined 04.02.2023
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