ACETONE†
CAS # | 67-64-1 |
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Formula |
C₃H₆O |
Synonyms |
dimethyl ketone; ketone propane; 2-propanone |
Physical description | Colorless liquid with a fragrant, mint-like odor. | ||
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Boiling point | 133°F | Molecular weight | 58.1 |
Freezing point/melting point | -137°F | Vapor pressure | 180 mmHg |
Flash point | 0°F | Vapor density | |
Specific gravity | 0.791 | Ionization potential | 9.69 eV |
Lower explosive limit (LEL) | 2.5% | Upper explosive limit (UEL) | 12.8% |
NFPA health rating | 1 | NFPA fire rating | 3 |
NFPA reactivity rating | 0 | NFPA special instruction | |
Vapor hazard ratio (VHR) | |||
Historical exceedance percentage | |||
Target organs |
Analyte code (IMIS no.) | 0040 | ||
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Sampling group | |||
Sampler/Sampling media | ORBO™ 91 Carbosieve® S-III (130/65) [Supelco 20360] | ||
Sampling time* | 60 min |
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Sampling volume (TWA)* | 3 L |
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Sampling flow rate (TWA)* | 0.05 L/min |
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Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)* | |||
Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)* | |||
Analytical method instruments | GC-FID | ||
Method reference | OSHA 69 (fully validated) | ||
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Special requirements |
* All sampling instructions above are recommended guidelines for OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs), please see the corresponding OSHA method reference for complete details.
Sampler/Sampling media |
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Bulk Method |
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Device | CMS Chip | Detector tube | |||
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Model/Type | Acetone, 40-600 ppm range | Gastec 151 | |||
Sampling information (see manufacturer instructions) |
0.05-2% |
OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling Peak |
NIOSH REL
Up to 10-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
ACGIH TLV©
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
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PEL-TWA |
1000 ppm (2400 mg/m³) |
REL-TWA |
250 ppm (590 mg/m³) |
TLV-TWA |
250 ppm [2014] |
PEL-TWA |
500 ppm (1200 mg/m³) |
PEL-STEL | REL-STEL | TLV-STEL |
500 ppm [2014] |
PEL-STEL |
750 ppm (1780 mg/m³) |
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PEL-C | REL-C | TLV-C | PEL-C |
3000 ppm |
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Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
Notes: | Notes: | Notes: | Notes: | ||||
Health factors: See NIH-NLM PubChem. | IDLH |
2500 ppm (10% LEL) |
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Carcinogenic classifications: TLV-A4, EPA-I | Notes: | ||||||
AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3: |
Additional Resources and Literature References |
NOAA: CAMEO Chemicals - Acetone NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Acetone Literature References
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Last Updated Date : 12/22/2022