Acetone
CAS 67-64-1 · C3H6O
Hazard classDanger — Flammable, Irritant / harmful
PictogramsFlammableIrritant / harmful
H-statements- H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour
- H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- EUH066 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking
Common uses (US EPA CDR)SolventIntermediateCleaning agentLaboratory chemicalsFuelProcessing aids not otherwise specified
Workplace exposure limitsNIOSH REL TWA 250 ppm (590 mg/m3)
OSHA PEL TWA 1000 ppm (2400 mg/m3)
IDLH 2500 ppm [10%LEL]Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.
Synonymsacetone · 2-propanone · 67-64-1 · propanone · propan-2-one · Dimethyl ketone · Pyroacetic ether · Methyl ketone
Molecular weight58.08 g/mol
Data sourceHarmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VILegally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.
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