Risk of explosion from acetone vapors. Risk of poisoning when acetone is inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through skin. Risk of injury from skin and eye contact with acetone vapors.

Potential risks

Risk of explosion

Acetone is highly volatile and forms an explosive vapor/air mixture at room temperatures.

Risk of poisoning

Inhaling acetone vapors may result in irritation of mucous membranes and headaches.

In high doses this can lead to increased saliva production, nausea, vomiting, dizziness and unconsciousness.

Swallowing acetone can result in symptoms of poisoning such headaches, increased saliva production, nausea, vomiting, dizziness and unconsciousness.

Risk of injury

After contact with the eyes: danger of corneal opacity.

Safety precautions/instructions

 Before using acetone, observe enclosed information on safety and working with acetone; if necessary, request safety data sheet from manufacturer.

 Work only in well ventilated rooms.

 No fires, sparks, open flames or smoking.

It forms an explosive mixture in combination with air.

 Wear protective gloves and safety glasses and, if necessary, respiratory protection and protective clothing.

 Never store acetone in beverage containers.

 Store acetone so that it is not accessible to unauthorized persons.

First aid measures

Contact with eyes and mouth

 Immediately rinse eyes thoroughly with running lukewarm water with eyelids open and contact an eye doctor.

 Rinse out mouth. Drink large quantities of water.

Do not induce vomiting, keep respiratory paths free.

Consult a physician.

Contact with skin

 Remove moistened clothing.

 Immediately wash affected skin areas with warm water and soap.

Respiratory paths

 Move to fresh air, keep respiratory paths free.

Consult a physician.