Description
Acetone is a colourless and highly flammable liquid, most commonly associated with nail polish remover. This substance is a ketone, a group of materials that all have similar molecular makeup consisting of a carbonyl group bound to two other atoms or molecules of any kind. Ketones are a very diverse group and contain a large number of disconnected substances like sugars, pheromones, polymers and solvents. Acetone is a very simple ketone, consisting of a carbonyl and two CH3 molecules.
The material has a wide range of different properties. It is a colourless liquid that both evaporates and auto-combusts at relatively low temperatures. It is heavier than air, so the vapour will move along surfaces rather than float. This makes it especially dangerous as the vapour can move to an ignition source and travel back to the liquid. In addition, it is a solvent, which means is can dissolve other materials, and miscible with water, meaning it will easily mix in any quantity.
Technical Data & MSDS
Acetone Technical Data
Acetone MSDS
Product Name | Acetone |
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CAS# | 67-64-1 |
Synonym | Cetone |
Pack Size | Not available |
Physical state and appearance | Liquid |
Colour | Clear |
Odour | Characteristic |
Vapour Pressure [hPa] 20°C | 247 |
Flash point [°C] | -19 |
Final boiling point [°C] | ca. 56 |
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] | 540 |
Explosions limits – lower [%] | 2.1 |
Explosions limits – upper [%] | 13.0 |
Density | 0.79 |
Solubility in water [g/100ml] | Mixable in all products |