Acetone
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Acetone (chemical formula CH₃COCH₃) is the simplest and most widely used ketone, appearing as a clear, colorless, volatile liquid with a characteristic sweet, pungent odor. Industrial Grade Acetone is manufactured with a minimum purity of 99.5%, offering aggressive solvent power, rapid evaporation rate, and complete miscibility with water and most organic solvents. Its combination of high solvency, low toxicity relative to other industrial solvents, and favorable regulatory status makes it an indispensable chemical in manufacturing, cleaning, and formulation processes across numerous heavy industries.
Acetone
Primary Uses
1. Paint & Coatings Chemicals
- Employed as a high-volatility diluent and thinning solvent in industrial paints, lacquers, varnishes, and enamels to adjust viscosity and accelerate drying times.
- Used extensively for line flushing, equipment cleanup, and surface preparation prior to coating application.
2. Cleaning and Detergent Chemicals
- Functions as a fast-evaporating degreaser for metalworking, removing rust-preventative coatings, oils, and shop soils from machinery and components.
- Utilized in precision electronics cleaning for its ability to dissolve flux residues and organic contaminants without leaving non-volatile residue.
3. Specialty and Fine Chemicals
- Serves as a carrier solvent and reaction medium in the production of various industrial chemicals and intermediates.
- Used in the manufacturing of methyl methacrylate, bisphenol A, and other chemical derivatives.
Secondary Uses
1. Adhesives & Sealants Industry
- Incorporated as a solvent carrier in adhesive formulations and utilized for equipment cleanup and surface preparation.
2. Plastics & Polymers Processing
- Used in acrylic production processes and as a surface preparation solvent for plastic substrates prior to bonding or coating.
3. Laboratory Chemicals
- Employed as a general-purpose laboratory solvent for cleaning glassware and analytical sample preparation.
4. Pharmaceutical Chemicals
- Utilized as a processing solvent in drug manufacturing and purification processes.
1. Basic Identification Attributes
- Chemical Name: Acetone
- Common/Trade Name: Acetone Industrial Grade, Dimethyl Ketone
- INCI Name: Acetone
- CAS Number: 67-64-1
- HS Code: 2914.11
- Synonyms: 2-Propanone, Dimethyl ketone, Propanone, Pyroacetic ether
2. Physical & Chemical Properties
- Physical State: Clear, volatile liquid
- Color & Odor: Colorless; characteristic sweet, pungent odor
- Solubility: Completely miscible with water, alcohols, and most organic solvents
- Purity: 99.5% minimum
- Specific Gravity: 0.790 – 0.793 @ 20°C
- Boiling Point: 56.0 – 56.1°C
- Melting Point: -94.7°C
- Flash Point: -18°C (closed cup)
- Vapor Pressure: 180 – 185 mmHg @ 20°C
- Vapor Density: 2.0 (air = 1)
- Evaporation Rate: 5.6 (butyl acetate = 1)
- Viscosity: 0.32 cP @ 20°C
- Water Content: 0.5% maximum
3. Safety & Hazard Attributes
- GHS Classification:
- Flammable Liquid Category 2
- Eye Irritant Category 2A
- Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) Category 3
- Hazard Statements: H225 (Highly flammable liquid and vapor), H319 (Causes serious eye irritation), H336 (May cause drowsiness or dizziness)
- Toxicity: Low acute toxicity; LD50 (oral, rat): 5,800 mg/kg
- Exposure Limits: OSHA PEL: 1,000 ppm (2,400 mg/m³); ACGIH TLV: 250 ppm
4. Storage & Handling Attributes
- Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flames
- Container Type: Steel drums, IBC totes, or stainless steel tanker trucks; grounded containers required
- Shelf Life: 24 months under proper storage conditions
- Handling Precautions: Use explosion-proof equipment; ground containers during transfer; avoid static discharge
5. Regulatory & Compliance Attributes
- Complies with ASTM D329 specifications for acetone
- Meets industrial solvent purity standards
- Produced under ISO 9001-certified facilities
- DOT Hazard Class: 3 (Flammable Liquid)
- UN Number: UN1090
- Not reportable under SARA Title 313
6. Environmental & Health Impact
- Biodegradability: Readily biodegradable
- Ecotoxicity: Low toxicity to aquatic organisms
- Bioaccumulation: Not expected to bioaccumulate
- VOC Content: High; subject to VOC regulations in coating applications
Safety Handling Precautions
- PPE Required: Chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile), safety goggles, flame-resistant lab coat, and impervious apron
- Handling Guidelines: Use only in well-ventilated areas or under local exhaust ventilation; keep away from ignition sources
First Aid Measures
- Inhalation: Move to fresh air; administer oxygen if breathing is difficult; seek immediate medical attention
- Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing; wash thoroughly with soap and water for 15 minutes
- Eye Contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes; lift eyelids; seek medical attention
- Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting; rinse mouth; seek immediate medical attention
Firefighting Measures
- Fire Hazards: Extremely flammable; vapors may travel to ignition sources and flash back
- Extinguishing Media: Alcohol-resistant foam, CO₂, dry chemical powder
- Special Precautions: Use water spray to cool exposed containers; wear self-contained breathing apparatus
- Hazardous Combustion Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide

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