Acetone
Synonyms & Trade Names
Dimethyl ketone, Ketone propane, 2-PropanonePhysical Description
Colorless liquid with a fragrant, mint-like odor.Molecular Weight
58.1Boiling Point
133°FFreezing Point
-140°FSolubility
MiscibleVapor Pressure
180 mmHgIonization Potential
9.69 eVSpecific Gravity
0.79Flash Point
0°FUpper Exposive Limit
12.8%Lower Explosive Limit
2.5%Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Oxidizers, acidsExposure Routes
inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contactSymptoms
irritation eyes, nose, throat; headache, dizziness, central nervous system depression; dermatitisTarget Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous systemPersonal Protection/Sanitation
(See protection codes)Skin:Prevent skin contact
Eyes:Prevent eye contact
Wash skin:When contaminated
Remove:When wet (flammable)
Change:No recommendation
First Aid
(See procedures)Eye:Irrigate immediately
Skin:Soap wash immediately
Breathing:Respiratory support
Swallow:Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH
Up to 2500 ppm:
(APF = 10) Any chemical cartridge respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)*
(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)*
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister
(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator*
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus
Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
- Page last reviewed:April 11, 2016
- Page last updated:April 11, 2016
- Content source:
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Education and Information Division