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Material Safety Data Sheet

Acetol, tech., ca 90-95% (gc)
ACC# 59188

Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification

MSDS Name: Acetol, tech., ca 90-95% (gc)
Catalog Numbers: AC160340000, AC160340050, AC160341000, AC160345000
Synonyms: Hydroxyacetone; 1-Hydroxy-2-propanone; Acetol; Acetone Alcohol; Acetylcarbinol;
z-oxopropanol
Company Identification:
Acros Organics N.V.
One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
For information in North America, call: 800-ACROS-01
For emergencies in the US, call CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300

Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients

CAS#
116-09-6

Chemical Name
Acetol, tech.

Percent

EINECS/ELINCS

90-95

204-124-8

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: colorless to yellow liquid. Flash Point: 56 deg C.

Warning! Flammable liquid and vapor. May cause eye and skin irritation. May cause

respiratory and digestive tract irritation. Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air).
Target Organs: None.

Potential Health Effects

Eye: May cause eye irritation.
Skin: May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation.
Chronic: No information found.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures

Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting
the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid imme diately.
Skin: Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing
contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion: If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give
artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

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Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures

General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressuredemand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Vapors may form an
explosive mixture with air. Will burn if involved in a fire. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed
containers cool. Containers may explode in the heat of a fire. Flammable liquid and vapor. May
be ignited by heat, sparks, and flame.
Extinguishing Media: For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or alcoholresistant foam. For large fires, use water spray, fog, or alcohol-resistant foam. Use water spray
to cool fire-exposed containers. Water may be ineffective. Do NOT use straight streams of water.
Flash Point: 56 deg C ( 132.80 deg F)
Autoignition Temperature: 280 deg C ( 536.00 deg F)
Explosion Limits, Lower:3.00 vol %
Upper: 14.90 vol %
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 1; Flammability: 2; Instability: 0

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures

General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in
suitable container. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways. Clean up
spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Remove all
sources of ignition. Use a spark-proof tool. Provide ventilation. A vapor suppressing foam may be
used to reduce vapors. Water spray may reduce vapor but may not prevent ignition in closed
spaces.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage

Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Ground and bond
containers when transferring material. Use spark-proof tools and explosion proof equipment.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid
and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Avoid ingestion
and inhalation. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty
containers to heat, sparks or open flames.
Storage: Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in
a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Flammables-area. Keep
containers tightly closed.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection

Engineering Controls: Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name
Acetol, tech.

ACGIH
none listed

NIOSH

OSHA - Final PELs

none listed

none listed

OSHA Vacated PELs: Acetol, tech.: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by
OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.

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Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.

Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European
Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if
exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State: Liquid
Appearance: colorless to yellow
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 7.4 mbar @ 20 C
Vapor Density: 2.55
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 145 - 146 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point:-17 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: soluble in alcohol and ether
Specific Gravity/Density:1.0820g/cm3
Molecular Formula:C3H6O2
Molecular Weight:74.08

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid: High temperatures, incompatible materials, ignition sources, moisture,
excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

RTECS#:
CAS# 116-09-6: UC2800000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 116-09-6:
Oral, rat: LD50 = 2200 mg/kg;
.
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 116-09-6: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
Epidemiology: No data available.
Teratogenicity: No data available.
Reproductive Effects: No data available.
Mutagenicity: No data available.
Neurotoxicity: No data available.
Other Studies:

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Section 12 - Ecological Information

No information available.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a
hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts
261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations
to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.

Section 14 - Transport Information

Shipping Name:

US DOT

Canada TDG

FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, N.O.S.

No information available.

Hazard Class:

UN Number:

UN1993

Packing Group:

III

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 116-09-6 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
Section 313
No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 116-09-6 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
California Prop 65

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California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
Not available.
Risk Phrases:
R 10 Flammable.
Safety Phrases:
S 16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S 33 Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
S 9 Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
S 50A Do not mix with acids.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 116-09-6: 1
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 116-09-6 is listed on Canada's NDSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
WHMIS: Not available.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products
Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List

Section 16 - Additional Information

MSDS Creation Date: 10/19/1998
Revision #4 Date: 11/20/2008
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