The Acetone, available in a 25 liter tinplate container, belongs to the category of solvents for analysis (p.a.). It is a ketone with a Molecular Weight of 58.08 g/mol. In the workplace, it is labeled as a prohibited substance, requiring no open flames, fire, or smoking. Safety measures such as wearing safety goggles and gloves are recommended. The European Union has recommended an indicative occupational exposure limit value of 1210 mg/m3 (500 ppm) for an 8-hour workday.

• CAS Number: 67-64-1
• Molecular Formula: C3H6O
• Molecular Weight: 58.08
• Exact Mass: 58.041864811
• Boiling Point: 133 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
• Melting Point: -137 °F (NTP, 1992)
• Vapour Density: 2 (NTP, 1992) - Heavier than air; will sink (Relative to Air)
• GHS Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements:
• H225: Highly Flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]