SA F E T Y D A T A SH E E T A CETO N E

1. I D E N T I FI C A TI O N O F TH E S U B ST A N C E/P R EP A R A TI O N A N D TH E C O M P A N Y :

PR O DU CT NA M E : C H EM I C A L N A M E 2 : P A R T N o .: S U P PL IE R :

ACETONE PROPAN-2-ONE RM003, RM004 J M Loveridge plc Southbrook Road, Southampton Hampshire SO15 1BH Tel: 023 8022 2008 Fax: 023 8022 2117

2. C O M P O S IT IO N /I N F O R M A TI O N O N IN G R E D I EN TS :

E U I N D EX N o .: E E C (E IN E C S ) N o . C A S N o .:

606-001-00-8 200-662-2 67-64-1

3. H A ZA R D S ID EN T IF I C A TI O N :

Highly flammable. Irritating to eyes. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.

4. F I R S T A ID M EA S U R ES :

G E NE R AL : IN H A LA T IO N : IN G E ST I O N :

IN ALL CASES OF DOUBT OR WHEN SYMPTOMS PERSIST, ALWAYS SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION Move affected person to fresh air.If recovery not rapid, seek medical attention. If breathing stops, provide artificial respiration. Keep affected person warm and at rest. Only when conscious, rinse mouth with plenty of water and give plenty of water to drink - (approx 500ml). DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. In case of spontaneous vomiting, be sure that vomit can freely drain because of danger of suffocation. Keep patient at rest and obtain medical attention. Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected area with plenty of soap and water. Obtain medical attention. Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 5 minutes while lifting the eye lids. Seek medical attention. Continue to rinse.

S K IN : E YE S :

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5. F I R E FI G H TI N G M E A S U R E S :

E X T IN G U IS H IN G M E D I A : S P EC IA L FIR E F I G H T IN G PR O CE DU RE S :

Water spray, fog or mist. Dry chemicals, sand, dolomite etc. Halon. Powder, foam or CO2. Move container from fire area if it can be done without risk. Take measures to retain water used for extinguishing. Do not release contaminated water into drains, soil and surface water. Dispose of contaminated water and soil according to local regulations. Forms explosive mixtures with air. Extremely flammable. May explode in a fire. Vapour may travel considerable distance to source of ignition and flash back. Burning may release oxides of carbon and other hazardous gases or vapours. Fire fighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

U N U S U A L F IR E & E X P L O S IO N H A ZA R D S: H A ZA R D O U S C O M B U ST I O N P R O D U C T S: P R O TE C T IV E M E A SU R E S I N F I R E :

6. A C C I D EN TA L R E LE A S E M E A S U R E S:

P E R S O N A L P R E C A U TI O N I N S P IL L : P R EC A U T IO N S T O P R O TE C T E N V IR O N M E N T: S P IL L C L E A N U P M E T H O D S:

Avoid direct contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Do not breathe vapour or fumes. Prevent contamination of soil, drains and surface water. Accidental release measures - avoid ignition sources. Take-up spillage with absorbent, inert material and place in a suitable and closable labelled container for recovery or disposal. Wash the area clean with water and detergent, observing environmental requirements. Absorb small quantities with paper towels or other inert material and allow to evaporate in safe place (fume hood/cupboard).

7. H A N D LI N G A N D S T O R A G E :

U S A G E P R E C A U T IO N S :

HANDLING - Product should be used in accordance with good industrial principles for handling and storing of hazardous chemicals. Avoid vapour inhalation, skin and eye contact. Do not use contact lenses. Avoid vapour formation and ignition sources. Ensure good ventilation and local exhaust extraction in work place. (engineering controls must be to explosion/flameproof standard). Earth container and transfer equipment to eliminate accumulation of static charge. Avoid direct sunlight. Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated place, in securely closed original container. Flammable liquid storage.

S TO R A G E P R E C A U T IO N S : S TO R A G E C R I T ER IA :

8. E X PO S U R E C O N T R O LS A N D P ER S O N A L PR O TEC TI O N :
INGREDIENT NAME: ACETONE CAS No.: 67-64-1 STD OES LT EXP 8 Hrs 750 ppm ST EXP 15 Min 1500 ppm

IN G R ED IE N T C O M M E N T S : V E N TI L A T I O N :

Refer to the current edition of HSE Guidance Note EH 40/200* for occupational exposure limits; Work in fume cupboard. Respiratory protection required in insufficiently ventilated woking areas. 2 /6

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R E S P IR A T O R S: P R O TE C T IV E G L O V ES : E Y E P R O T EC T IO N :
For short periods of work, a suitable RPE fitted with a combination charcoal or organic vapour cartridge is recommended. Use impervious gloves made of butyl rubber of PTFE (teflon). Contact lenses should not be worn when working with this chemical! Where the potential for eye contact exists, splash-proof goggles or face shield must be worn. Wear protective clothing and closed footwear. Wear personal protective equipment appropriate to the quantity of material handled. DO NOT SMOKE IN WORK AREA! SKIN PROTECTION - use appropriate barrier cream to prevent defatting and cracking of skin.

O T H E R P R O T E C T IO N : H Y G IE N IC W O R K P R A C T IC E S:

9. P H Y S I C A L A N D C H EM I C A L PR O P E R TI E S :

A P P EA R A N C E : C O LO U R : O D O U R /T A S T E: D E N SI T Y /S PE C I FIC G R A V I TY (g/ m l): V A P O U R D E N SI TY (a ir= 1 ): V A P O U R P R E S SU R E : E V A P O R A T IO N R A TE : V O L A T IL E BY V O L . (% ): S O L U B IL I TY D E S C R IP T I O N : S O L U B IL I TY V A LU E (g/ 1 00 g H 2 O 2 0 C ): O D O U R TH R E SH O LD , L O W E R : O D O U R TH R E SH O LD , U P PE R : F L A S H PO I N T (C ): A U T O IG N IT I O N T E M P . (C ): F L A M M A B IL I TY L IM I T L O W ER (% ): F L A M M A B IL I TY L IM I T - U P P ER (% ):

Liquid. Clear. Colourless. Characteristic. Acetone, ketone.

~ 0.79
2

T em pera tu re (C ):

20

24 .7 kP a 5.6
100

T em pera tu re (C ): R e feren ce:

20 B uA c = 1

Miscible with water. Miscible with: Alcohol. Ether. 100 13 ppm ppm

-18
540 2.1 13.0

M eth od :

C C ( C los e d cup ).

10. S T A BI LI T Y A N D R EA C TI V I TY :

S TA B IL I TY : C O N D IT IO N S T O A V O I D : M A TE R IA LS T O A V O ID : H A ZA R D O U S D E C O M P . P R O D U C TS :

Stable under normal conditions of use. Avoid contact with: Strong oxidising agents. Avoid contact with acids. Avoid heat, flames and other sources of ignition. Potassium sulphate, sodium hydroxide, sulphuric acid, nitric acid, hydrogen peroxide, chloroform, activated carbon, bromine. Thermal decomposition or burning may release oxides of carbon and other hazardous gases or vapours.

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11. T O X I C O LO G I C A L I N F O R M A TI O N :

T O X I C D O SE - L D 5 0 : T O X I C O L O G I C A L IN F O R M A T IO N : H E A L T H H A ZA R D S, G E N ER A L : IN G E ST I O N : RO UT E O F E NT RY : T AR G E T O RG A NS : M E D I C A L SY M PTO M S:

5800 mg/kg (oral rat) Low order of acute toxicity. Vapour will irritate the membranes of nose, throat, lungs and eyes. Ingestion will cause gastric irritation and vomiting. Aspiration during swallowing or vomiting may severely damage the lungs. Inhalation. Ingestion. Skin and/or eye contact. Central nervous system. Eyes. Respiratory system, lungs. Skin. Symptoms may include irritation to eyes and mucous membranes, (inflammation of nasal mucous membranes), general respiratory distress and unproductive cough. Skin irritation, dryness of skin due to de-fatting. Inhalation of vapour may cause intoxication including drowsiness, disorientation and central nervous system depression. Skin disorders and allergies.

M E D I C A L C O N SI D E R A T IO N S:

12. E C O L O G IC A L IN FO R M A T IO N :

L C 5 0 , 9 6 H R S , F I S H m g /l: E C O L O G IC A L IN F O R M A T IO N : M O B IL I T Y : B IO A C C U M U L A T IO N : D E G R A D A B I L IT Y :

8300 mg/l (96 hours) Prevent contamination of soil, drains or surface water, use appropriate containment method to avoid environmental contamination. Soluble in water. Lost within short period through evaporation and dissolution. Not expected to bio-accumulate. Poses a significant risk of oxygen depletion in aquatic systems. Environmental half-life expected to be 1-<10 days. Readily biodegradable.

13. D IS P O S A L C O N S I D E R A TI O N S :

D I S P O SA L M E T H O D S:

This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste according to Special Waste Regulations 1996 or according to local regulations, in compliance with Duty of Care Regulations and Special Waste Regulations. WASTE CODE: 0705** HAZARDOUS PROPERTY: H3-A, (H4)

W A S T E C L A S S:

14. T R A N SP O R T I N F O R M A T I O N :

UN No. RO AD : A D R C L A S S N o .: A D R C L A S S:

1090 3 Class 3: Flammable liquids. 4 /6

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A D R I T EM N o .: H A ZA R D N o . (A D R ): AD R M A RG INA L : A D R L A BE L N o.: H A ZC H E M C O D E : C E F I C T E C (R ) N o .: P R O P E R SH IP PI N G N A M E I: R O A D T R A N SP O R T N O T E S: U N N o . S EA : IM D G C L A SS : IM D G P A G E N o .: IM D G P A C K G R .: U N N o ., A I R : IC A O C L A S S: A I R P A C K G R .:
3(b) 33 Highly flammable liquid (flash-point below 23C). 2301 3 2YE 30 ACETONE Flash point: -18C UN 1090 3.1 3102 II UN-ID 1090 3 II

15. R EG U L A T O R Y IN F O R M A TI O N :

LABEL FOR SUPPLY:

R I S K P H R A SE S :

R-11 Highly flammable. R-36 Irritating to eyes. R-66 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. R-67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. S-2 Keep out of reach of children. S-9 Keep container in a well ventilated place. S-16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking. S-26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Classification, Packaging and Labelling Regulations 1984. Chemicals (Hazard Information & Packaging) Regulations 1993.

S A F E T Y P H R A S E S:

U K R E G U L A T O R Y R E F E R E N C E S:

16. O TH ER I N F O R M A T I O N :

IN F O R M A T IO N SO U R C E S: R E V IS IO N C O M M E N TS : IS S U E D B Y :

This product has been classified in accordance with CHIP3 regulations. Edition 01; Revised item(s): MK 5 /6

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S D S N o .: DA T E : DIS CL AIM E R:
005 12/07/02 The foregoing data has been compiled for safety information only and does not form part of any selling specification. Information contained in this Data Sheet is to the best of JMLs knowledge correct at the time of publication. Customers should always satisfy themselves, that the product which they have selected is entirely suitable for their purpose under their conditions of use and in compliance with current regulations. For any further information, please contact the supplier.

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