The Hazardous of Acetone

Acetone is Flammable.

Acetone is a clear, colorless liquid that is an extremely flammable chemical. Acetone is a common item, but it can make some serious risks. Explosion can happen when acetone is mixed with hydrogen peroxide, nitric acid and sulfur dichloride.To avoid occupational safety hazards, we must know what chemicals to segregate from acetone. To throw away the liquid acetone, you need to take the acetone to a hazardous waste treatment.

Acetone Dangerous to health

When Inhaled :

- Irritating the nose and sore throat.

- At high concentrations: Can damage the nervous system.

- Symptoms: Headache, dizziness, nausea, sleepiness, confusion.

- At heavy exposure: May arise loss of consciousness.

If exposed to the skin :

- Skin irritation

If exposed to the eye :

- Medium to severe eye irritation: red eyes, pain and tears

First Aid

1.Inhalation

When safe enter the area, keep the victim from exposure. If necessary use a mask or similar equipment to perform artificial respiration (rescue breathing). Immediately take the victim to the nearest hospital or health facility.

2. Contact with skin

Immediately remove contaminated clothing, jewelry and shoes. Wash skin contaminated with mild soap or detergent and flush with plenty of water until there is no residual chemicals (at least 15 - 20 minutes). If necessary, immediately take it to the nearest hospital or health facility.

3. Contact with eyes

Immediately wash the eyes with plenty of water or with a physiological salt solution (NaCl 0.9% w / v), at least one liter for each eye and occasionally open the upper and lower eyelids until there are no more chemicals left. Immediately take it to the nearest hospital or health facility.

4. Ingestion

Immediately contact the Poison Information Center or the nearest health facility. Never make an unconscious sufferer give a drink. If vomiting occurs, place the head lower than the hip to avoid aspiration. If the patient is unconscious, place the position of the head facing sideways. Immediately take it to the nearest hospital or health facility.

The Storage of Acetone

Acetone Storage must be stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated chemical storage building. The chemical storage building must be located in an area where fire hazards are low. The handling and storage of Acetone is very important and must take caution. Keep away from heat, keep away from sources of fire, keep away from sun, use the correct personal protective equipment. If swallowed immediately medical contact. Avoid with eye contact and skin. Keep away from oxidizing reagents, reducing reagents, acids, and alkalis.