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What are the hazards of acetone?
Breathing moderate to high amounts of acetone for a short amount of time can irritate your nose, throat, lungs and eyes. It can also cause headaches, dizziness, confusion, a faster pulse, nausea, vomiting, effects on the blood, passing out and possible coma, and a shorter menstrual cycle in women.
What are the precautionary measures found in the label of acetone?
Label Precautions: Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Avoid breathing vapor. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
Which of the following hazard and precaution statements apply to acetone?
2/13 Hazard statements : Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause drowsiness and dizziness. Precautionary statements : Prevention: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces.
What is acetone safe?
“Acetone is not registered as a carcinogen (cancer-causing) and is thought to have low toxicity. The FDA (US food and drug administration) has deemed acetone safe in adhesives and food contact coatings. There are no critical health effects from exposure to occasional or intermittent use of products containing acetone.
What is the proper hazmat description for acetone?
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| Hazardous Materials Descriptions and Proper Shipping Names (2) | Hazard Class or Division (3) | Special Provisions (7) |
|---|---|---|
| Acetone | 3 | T8 |
| Flammable liquids, n.o.s. | 3 | B1,B52,T7, T30 |
How should acetone be cleaned up if it is spilled?
Apply some of the dishwashing solution with a white washcloth to the acetone residue and for a few minutes, work in gently from the edges of the spill to the center. Don’t rub. Continue until the spill is completely removed. Blot the liquid up with another white cloth for as long as it absorbs the acetone solution.
Is acetone chemically stable?
What are the stability and reactivity hazards of acetone? Chemical Stability: Normally stable. Conditions to Avoid: Open flames, sparks, static discharge, heat and other ignition sources. Hazardous Decomposition Products: None known.
Is acetone environmentally friendly?
Polar solvents such as ethanol, 1-propanol, acetone, acetonitrile, 2-propanol, and methanol are listed as environmentally safe in the industrial SSGs and are at the top of the list of green chemicals [57].
Is acetone a reproductive toxin?
The substance is toxic to central nervous system (CNS). The substance may be toxic to kidneys, the reproductive system, liver, skin. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage.
How safe is acetone on skin?
When acetone gets on the skin, it can cause it to become red, dry, and cracked, referred to as dermatitis. 3 Although using acetone on the skin for long periods of time can lead to dermatitis, it is generally safe to use in moderate amounts.