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ACETOPHENONEICSC: 1156 (April 2017)
1-Phenylethanone
Phenyl methyl ketone
Acetylbenzene
CAS #: 98-86-2
EC Number: 202-708-7

  ACUTE HAZARDS PREVENTION FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION Combustible.  Above 77°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.  NO open flames.  Above 77°C use a closed system and ventilation.  Use alcohol-resistant foam, powder, carbon dioxide.   

 PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!  
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation Headache. Dizziness. Drowsiness.  Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.  Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention. 
Skin Dry skin.  Protective gloves.  Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. 
Eyes Redness. Pain.  Wear safety spectacles.  First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. 
Ingestion Nausea. Further see Inhalation.  Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.  Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention . 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and particulates adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

excl mark;warn
Harmful if swallowed
May be harmful in contact with skin
Causes eye irritation 

Transportation
UN Classification
 

STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants and strong bases. Ventilation along the floor. 
PACKAGING
 
ACETOPHENONE ICSC: 1156
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID OR WHITE CRYSTALS WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. 

Physical dangers
No data. 

Chemical dangers
Reacts with oxidizing materials and strong bases. This generates fire or explosion hazard. 

Formula: C8H8O / C6H5COCH3
Molecular mass: 120.1
Boiling point: 202°C
Melting point: 20°C
Density: 1.03 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 0.6 (poor)
Vapour pressure, kPa at 15°C: 0.133
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.1
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1
Flash point: 77°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 535°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1 - 5.2 (estimated)
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.58  


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation. 

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. 

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C; on spraying or dispersing, however, much faster. 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance defats the skin, which may cause dryness or cracking. 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 10 ppm as TWA 

ENVIRONMENT
Environmental effects of the substance have been adequately investigated, but no significant effects have been found. 

NOTES
Use of alcoholic beverages enhances the harmful effect. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
Symbol: Xn; R: 22-36; S: (2)-26 

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