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4-hydroxy-4-methylpentan-2-one; diacetone alcohol

CAS 123-42-2 · C6H12O2

Hazard class

Warning — Irritant / harmful

Pictograms

Irritant / harmful

H-statements

H319 Causes serious eye irritation

Common uses (US EPA CDR)

SolventPigmentIntermediateCleaning agentFlux agent

Workplace exposure limits

NIOSH REL TWA 50 ppm (240 mg/m3)
OSHA PEL TWA 50 ppm (240 mg/m3)
IDLH 1800 ppm [10%LEL]

Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.

Synonyms

Diacetone alcohol · 4-HYDROXY-4-METHYL-2-PENTANONE · 4-Hydroxy-4-methylpentan-2-one · Diacetonalkohol · Diketone alcohol · Diacetonalcohol · Tyranton · Acetonyldimethylcarbinol

Molecular weight

116.16 g/mol

Browse similar

Irritant / harmful

Data source

Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI

Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.

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