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2-Butanone

CAS 78-93-3
EC 201-159-0
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Product Identification

More information about 2-Butanone

Basic Product Information

Product Name
2-Butanone
Product Code
19389

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
78-93-3 Check regulations

Chemical Abstracts Service registry number - unique identifier for chemical substances

EC Number
201-159-0 Check regulations

European Community number - used for regulatory compliance in EU/EEA

Uses Information

Identified Uses
SU24 Scientific research and development

Overview

2-Butanone (CAS: 78-93-3 ) is a colorless substance commonly used su24 scientific research and development.

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Hazard Identification

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Classification Status

Classified

Signal Word

danger (Danger)

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. Category 2 H225
Eye Irrit. Category 2 H319
STOT SE Category 3 H336
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Hazard Statements

  • H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
  • H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

Precautionary Statements

  • P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
  • P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
  • P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P405: Store locked up.
  • P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Suppliers & Organizations

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Emergency Contacts

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Physical & Chemical Properties

More about properties
Physical State
Liquid
Physical State Data
liquid
State Under Standard Conditions
Not available
Appearance
Colorless
Colour
Colorless
Colour Intensity
Not available
Form
Liquid
Odor
Characteristic
Odor Threshold
Not determined.
Ph
Not determined.
Melting Point
-87 ℃ (-125 °F)
Boiling Point
80 °C (176 °F)
Flash Point
-3 °℃ (27 °F)
Freezing Point
Not available
Softening Point
Not available
Solidification Point
Not available
Cloud Point
Not available
Crystallisation Point
Not available
Evaporation Rate
Not determined.
Relative Evaporation Rate
Not available
Vapor Pressure
101 hPa (76 mm Hg)
Vapor Density
Not determined.
Relative Density
Not determined.
Bulk Density
Not available
Density
0.805 g/cm3 (6.718 lbs/gal)
Flammability
Not determined.
Upper Explosive Limit
11.5 Vol %
Lower Explosive Limit
1.8 Vol %
Auto Ignition Temperature
514 ℃ (957 ºF)
Decomposition Temperature
Not determined.
Solubility
290 g/l
Partition Coefficient
Not determined.
Solubility In Water
290 g/l
Solubility In Fat
Not available
Kinematic Viscosity
Not determined.
Dynamic Viscosity
0.423 mPas
Surface Tension
Not available
Explosive Properties
Product is not explosive. However, formation of explosive air/vapor mixtures is possible.
Oxidizing Properties
Not available
Molecular Weight
Not available
Solid Content
Not available
Solvent Content
Not available
Gas Group
Not available
Relative Vapor Density
Not determined.
Dissociation Constant
Not available
Hydrolysis Rate
Not available
Concentration
Not available
Temperature
Not available
Particle Characteristics
Not available
Particle Size
Not available
Particle Size Distribution
Not available
Particle Shape
Not available
Particle Aspect Ratio
Not available
Particle Aggregation State
Not available
Particle Agglomeration State
Not available
Particle Specific Surface Area
Not available
Particle Dustiness
Not available
Voc Content
Not available
Voc Concentration
Not available
Voc Content Info
Not available
Metal Corrosion
Not available

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the hazard signal word for 2-Butanone?

The signal word for this substance is "danger".

What is the physical form of 2-Butanone?

2-Butanone is a liquid appearing as colorless with colorless color. It has characteristic odor.

What is the solubility of 2-Butanone?

290 g/l

What is 2-Butanone used for?

SU24 Scientific research and development

What are the hazard statements for 2-Butanone?

This substance has 3 hazard statements: H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

What is the melting point of 2-Butanone?

The melting point is -87 ℃ (-125 °F) and the boiling point is 80 °C (176 °F).