Safety Data Sheets / Acetone, ACS Grade

Safety Data Sheet

Acetone, ACS Grade

Version 1Last reviewed 6 February 2026Catalogue: 10000, 10010, 10012, 10014, EMS10000, EMS10010, EMS10012, EMS10014

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name: Acetone, ACS Grade
Other Names: Not available
Product Number(s): 10000, 10010, 10012, 10014, EMS10000, EMS10010, EMS10012, EMS10014
CAS Number: 67-64-1

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Laboratory chemicals

Company Details

ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au

Emergency Contact Details

ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au

2. Hazards Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS02 Flame
Flammable liquids - Category 2 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour
GHS07
Acute Tox. Oral Category 4 - H302 Harmful if swallowed.
Eye Irritation category 2A - H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 - H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

Label Elements

Signal Words: None
Hazard Statement(s): Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Precautionary Statement(s): Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment.
Use only non-sparking tools.
Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapour/spray.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Primary route(s) of entry

inhalation of vapours.

Human Health

Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Ingestion: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.
Eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Skin: (or hair) Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.

Environment

In case of fire: Use CO₂, powder or water spray for extinction.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

Name	CAS No.	Content (w/w)	Classification
acetone	67-64-1	<= 100 %	Flam. Liq. 2; Eye Dam./Irrit. 2A; STOT SE 3; H225, H319, H336Concentration limits: >= 20 %: STOT SE 3, H336;

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion: If symptoms persist consult doctor.
Inhalation: Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints.
Skin Contact: Generally the product does not irritate the skin.
Eye Contact: Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.
Other Information: No further relevant information available.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire: CO₂, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
HAZCHEM: No further relevant information available.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

No special measures required.

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Environmental precautions: Dilute with plenty of water.
Do not allow to enter sewers/surface or ground water.
Methods and materials for containment and clean up: Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
Ensure adequate ventilation.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling: No special precautions are necessary if used correctly.
Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
Protect against electrostatic charges.
Conditions for safe storage: Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: Store in a cool location.
Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.
Further information about storage conditions:
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles.
Specific end use(s) No further relevant information available.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

Material	TWA ppm	TWA mg/m³	STEL ppm	STEL mg/m³
67-64-1 Acetone, Reagent Grade	500ppm	1185mg/m³	1000ppm	2375mg/m³

Engineering controls: Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with the eyes.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection: Tightly sealed goggles.
Skin protection: Wear protective gloves. The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/the substance/the preparation. Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation. The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.
Body protection: Not available.
Respiratory protection: Not required.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance: Colourless liquid
Odour: Pungent
pH: 5-6
Vapour Pressure: 245.3hPa
Density: 0.79g/cm³
Boiling Point: 56°C
Melting Point: -94°C
Solubility: Fully miscible.
Specific Gravity of Density: Not available.
Flash Point: -17°C
Flammable (Explosive) Limits: Lower: 2 Vol %
Upper: 13 Vol %
Ignition Temperature: 465°C
Formula: Not available.

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity: No further relevant information available.
Chemical stability: No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Possibility of hazardous reactions: No dangerous reactions known.
Conditions to avoid: No further relevant information available.
Incompatible materials: No further relevant information available.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects: cute toxicity Harmful if swallowed.
Oral LD50 5800mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 20000mg/kg (rabbit)
Eye contact: Causes serious eye irritation.
Skin contact: Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Ingestion: Not available.
Inhalation: Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Toxicity and irritation: Germ cell mutagenicity Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Carcinogenicity Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Reproductive toxicity Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
STOT-single exposure May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
STOT-repeated exposure Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Aspiration hazard Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity: No further relevant information available.
Persistence and degradability: No further relevant information available.
Bioaccumulative potential: No further relevant information available.
Other adverse effects: Water hazard class 1: slightly hazardous for water.
Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

Must not be disposed together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
Recommended cleansing agents: Water if necessary together with cleansing agents.

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM: No further relevant information available.
UN Number: UN1090
Proper shipping name: 1090 ACETONE
Transport hazard class: Class 3 Flammable liquids
Packing group: II
Environmental hazard: Not applicable.
Special precautions for users: Warning: Flammable liquids.
Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 33
EMS Number: F-E,S-D
Stowage Category: E
Additional information: Limited quantities (LQ): 1L
Excepted quantities (EQ): Code: E2
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500mL
Transport category: 2
Tunnel restriction code: D/E

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number: Not available.
Other Information: A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date: 6 February 2026
Comments: Abbreviations and acronyms:
ADR: Accord relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par route (European Agreement Concerning the International
Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road)
IMDG: International Maritime Code for Dangerous Goods
IATA: International Air Transport Association
EINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service (division of the American Chemical Society)
LC50: Lethal concentration, 50 percent
LD50: Lethal dose, 50 percent
PBT: Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic
SVHC: Substances of Very High Concern
vPvB: very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative
Flammable liquids - Category 2: Flammable liquids - Category 2
Acute toxicity - oral - Category 4: Acute toxicity - Category 4
Eye damage/irritation - Category 2A: Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 2A
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) - Category 3: Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) - Category 3
References: Acetone, Reagent Grade SDS EMS https://www.emsdiasum.com/docs/technical/msds/10000.pdf 15.01.2025
Acetone. Sigma-Aldrich SDS https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/AU/en/sds/ALDRICH/W332615-userType=undefined 04.02.2023