ACETONE†

Chemical Identification

CAS # 67-64-1
Formula

C₃H₆O

Synonyms

dimethyl ketone; ketone propane; 2-propanone

Physical Properties

Physical description Colorless liquid with a fragrant, mint-like odor.
Boiling point 133°F Molecular weight 58.1
Freezing point/melting point -137°F Vapor pressure 180 mmHg
Flash point 0°F Vapor density
Specific gravity 0.791 Ionization potential 9.69 eV
Lower explosive limit (LEL) 2.5% Upper explosive limit (UEL) 12.8%
NFPA health rating 1 NFPA fire rating 3
NFPA reactivity rating 0 NFPA special instruction
Vapor hazard ratio (VHR)
Historical exceedance percentage
Target organs

Monitoring Methods Used by OSHA

Analyte code (IMIS no.) 0040 0040
Sampling group OVSG-4
Sampler/Sampling media ORBO™ 91 Carbosieve® S-III (130/65) [Supelco 20360] Two 600mg silica gel tubes connected in series [SKC 226-183]; tube holder [SKC 222-3L-1]; Type D cover [SKC 224-29D]
Sampling time*

60 min

120 min

Sampling volume (TWA)*

3 L

6 L

Sampling flow rate (TWA)*

0.05 L/min

0.05 L/min

Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)*
Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)*
Analytical method instruments GC-FID
Method reference OSHA 69 (fully validated) OSHA 5004 (fully validated)
Notes
Special requirements

* All sampling instructions above are recommended guidelines for OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs), please see the corresponding OSHA method reference for complete details.

Bulk/Wipe Method

Wipe Sampler/Sampling media
Bulk Method

On-Site Screening Techniques

Device CMS Chip Detector tube
Model/Type Acetone, 40-600 ppm range Gastec 151
Sampling information
(see manufacturer instructions)
0.05-2%

Exposure Limits

OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
Peak
NIOSH REL
Up to 10-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
ACGIH TLV©
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
CAL/OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
Peak
PEL-TWA

1000 ppm (2400 mg/m³)

REL-TWA

250 ppm (590 mg/m³)

TLV-TWA PEL-TWA

500 ppm (1200 mg/m³)

PEL-STEL REL-STEL TLV-STEL PEL-STEL

750 ppm (1780 mg/m³)

PEL-C REL-C TLV-C PEL-C

3000 ppm

Skin notation

N

Skin notation

N

Skin notation

N

Skin notation

N

Notes:

See 29 CFR 1910.1000 Table Z-1.

Notes: Notes:

Visit the ACGIH TLV site for specific data

Notes:
Health factors:  See NIH-NLM PubChem. IDLH

2500 ppm (10% LEL)

Carcinogenic classifications: TLV-A4, EPA-I Notes:
AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:

Additional Resources and Literature References

Last Updated Date : 11/06/2024