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Chloroacetone

CAS 78-95-5
EC 201-161-1
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Product Identification

More information about Chloroacetone

Basic Product Information

Product Name
Chloroacetone
Product Code
A11922, L05799

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
78-95-5 Check regulations

Chemical Abstracts Service registry number - unique identifier for chemical substances

EC Number
201-161-1 Check regulations

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

Uses Information

Identified Uses
SU24 Scientific research and development

Overview

Chloroacetone (CAS: 78-95-5 ) 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 3 H226
Acute Tox. Category 3 H301
Acute Tox. Category 2 H310
Acute Tox. Category 2 H330
Skin Corr. Category 1C H314
Eye Dam. Category 1 H318
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Hazard Statements

  • H226: Flammable liquid and vapour.
  • H301: Toxic if swallowed.
  • Fatal in contact with skin or if inhaled.
  • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary Statements

  • P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P273: Avoid release to the environment.
  • IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P309: IF exposed or if you feel unwell:
  • P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
  • P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Suppliers & Organizations

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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
Not available
Colour Intensity
Not available
Form
Not available
Odor
Pungent
Odor Threshold
Not determined.
Ph
4.3
Melting Point
-45 °C (-49 °F) 118-120 °C (244-248 °F)
Boiling Point
Not determined
Flash Point
40 °C (104 °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
16 hPa (12 mm Hg)
Vapor Density
Not determined.
Relative Density
Not determined.
Bulk Density
Not available
Density
1.161 g/cm3 (9.689 lbs/gal)
Flammability
Not applicable.
Upper Explosive Limit
Not determined
Lower Explosive Limit
3.4 Vol %
Auto Ignition Temperature
610 °C (1130 °F)
Decomposition Temperature
Not determined
Solubility
124 g/l
Partition Coefficient
Not determined.
Solubility In Water
124 g/l
Solubility In Fat
Not available
Kinematic Viscosity
Not determined.
Dynamic Viscosity
1.11 mPas
Surface Tension
Not available
Explosive Properties
Risk of explosive polymerization upon loss of stabilizer from long periods of time at ambient temperature.
Oxidizing Properties
Not available
Molecular Weight
Not available
Solid Content
Not available
Solvent Content
Not available
Gas Group
Not available
Relative Vapor Density
Not available
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 Chloroacetone?

The signal word for this substance is "danger".

What is the physical form of Chloroacetone?

Chloroacetone is a liquid appearing as colorless . It has pungent odor.

What is the solubility of Chloroacetone?

124 g/l

What is Chloroacetone used for?

SU24 Scientific research and development

What are the hazard statements for Chloroacetone?

This substance has 4 hazard statements: H226: Flammable liquid and vapour. H301: Toxic if swallowed. Fatal in contact with skin or if inhaled. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

What is the melting point of Chloroacetone?

The melting point is -45 °C (-49 °F) 118-120 °C (244-248 °F) and the boiling point is Not determined.