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Old 12-09-05 | 04:21 PM
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Acetone

Synonyms: dimethyl ketone, methyl ketone, 2-propanone, dimethylketal,
pyroacetic acid

Flash point: -18 C
Explosion limits: 2.6% - 13.0%
Autoignition temperature: 538 C

Stability

Stable. Incompatible with halogen acids and halogen compounds, strong bases,
strong oxidizing agents, caustics, amines and ammonia, chlorine and chlorine
compounds, strong acids, nitrosyl compounds. Highly flammable. Readily forms
explosive mixtures with air.

Toxicology

Harmful by inhalation, ingestion or skin absorption. Irritant. Liquid may
cause permanent eye damage (corneal clouding). Contact with skin may cause
defatting, leading to irritation. Long-term exposure may cause liver damage.
Typical TLV 750 ppm.
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