ACETONE†
| CAS # | 67-64-1 |
|---|---|
| Formula |
C₃H₆O |
| Synonyms |
dimethyl ketone; ketone propane; 2-propanone |
| Physical description | Colorless liquid with a fragrant, mint-like odor. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0040 |
|---|---|---|
| Sampling group | OVSG-4 | |
| Sampler/Sampling media | Two 600mg silica gel tubes connected in series [SKC 226-183]; tube holder [SKC 222-3L-1]; Type D cover [SKC 224-29D] | ORBO™ 91 Carbosieve® S-III (130/65) [Supelco 20360] |
| Sampling time* | 120 min |
60 min |
| Sampling volume (TWA)* | 6 L |
3 L |
| Sampling flow rate (TWA)* | 0.05 L/min |
0.05 L/min |
| Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)* | ||
| Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)* | ||
| Analytical method instruments | GC-FID | |
| Method reference | OSHA 5004 (fully validated) | OSHA 69 (fully validated) |
| Notes | ||
| 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.
| Wipe Sampler/Sampling media | |
|---|---|
| Bulk Method |
| Device | CMS Chip | Detector tube |
|---|---|---|
| Model/Type | Acetone, 40-600 ppm range | Gastec 151 |
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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 | PEL-TWA |
500 ppm (1200 mg/m³) |
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| PEL-STEL | REL-STEL | TLV-STEL | 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:
Visit the ACGIH TLV site for specific data |
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
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NOAA: CAMEO Chemicals - Acetone NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Acetone Literature References
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Last Updated Date : 05/05/2025