Acetone (systematically named propanone) is the organic compound with the formula (CH3)2CO. It is a colourless, volatile, flammable liquid, and is the simplest ketone.
Acetone is miscible with water and serves as an important solvent in its own right, typically for cleaning purposes in the laboratory. About 6.7 million tonnes were produced worldwide in 2010, mainly for use as a solvent and production of methyl methacrylate and bisphenol A. It is a common building block in organic chemistry. Familiar household uses of acetone are as the active ingredient in nail polish remover and as paint thinner.
Common uses for Acetone are:
- Used to thin Fibreglass resin
- Used to dissolve unhardened epoxy resins and superglues
- Dissolves ABS plastic
- Heavy Duty Degreaser
- Used to remove nail varnish
- Removing acrylic and false nail hair extensions
- Removes permanent marker from most surfaces
- Used to thin Fibreglass resin
- Used to dissolve unhardened epoxy resins and superglues
- Dissolves ABS plastic
- Heavy Duty Degreaser
- Used to remove nail varnish
- Removing acrylic and false nail hair extensions
- Removes permenant marker from most surfaces
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Minimum Assay: 99.50%
Molecular Formula: C3H6O
Molecular Weight: 58.08g/mol
Melting Point: -94°C
Boiling Point: 56°C
Water: <0.3%
Acidity (as Acetic Acid): <0.002%
Refractive Index: 1.3590
Hazard Class: 3
Hazard Phrases: Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Prec Phrases: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Cas No: 67-64-1
Einecs No: 200-662-2
UN1090
FP: -17
HS Code: 2914115000
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