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Diacetone Alcohol

CAS 123-42-2

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Diacetone Alcohol
Product Form
Substance
Product Code
HP-040747 FP
Chemical Name
Diacetone Alcohol
Synonyms
4-Hydroxy-4-methyl pentan-2-one / 4-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2-pentanone / 4-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanone-2 / Pentan-2-one, 4-hydroxy-4-methyl-/ 2-Pentanone, 4-hydroxy-4-methyl-/ 4-Hydroxy-4-methylpentan-2-one / DIACETONE ALCOHOL / 4-Hydroxy-4-methyl pentan-2-one alcohol / 4-Hydroxy-4-methyl-pentane-2-on / Diacetone

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
123-42-2 Check regulations →

Identified Uses

Solvent

Manufacturers & Suppliers

Monument Chemical logo

Monument Chemical

16717 Jacintoport Blvd. Houston, TX, 77015 USA

832-376-2000

www.monumentchemical.com

Emergency Contacts

CHEMTREC

1-800-424-9300

24 HR

CHEMTREC

+1 703-741-5970

24 HR

Emergency Assistance

1-832-376-2026

24 HR

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified warning

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. Cat. 4 H227
Eye Irrit. Cat. 2 H319
Repr. Cat. 2 H361
STOT SE Cat. 3 H335

GHS Pictograms

GHS07 - Health hazard

GHS07

GHS08 - Serious health hazard

GHS08

Hazard Statements

H227 Combustible liquid
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child

Precautionary Statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use.
P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280 Wear eye protection, protective clothing, protective gloves.
P304 + P340 If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P308 + P313 If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
P312 Call a doctor, a POISON CENTER if you feel unwell.
P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use alcohol resistant foam, carbon dioxide (CO2), dry extinguishing powder, Water spray to extinguish.
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation.

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Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Diacetone alcohol 123-42-2 99% No
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a poison center/doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

Symptoms: May cause respiratory irritation.

Skin contact

Wash skin with plenty of water. Remove affected clothing and wash all exposed skin area with mild soap and water, followed by warm water rinse.

Eye contact

Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Rinse immediately with plenty of water. Obtain medical attention if pain, blinking or redness persists.

Symptoms: Eye irritation.

Ingestion

Call a poison center/doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Obtain emergency medical attention.

Immediate Medical Attention

Treat symptomatically.

Medical Treatment

Treat symptomatically.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Water spray. Dry powder. Foam. Carbon dioxide. Sand.

Unsuitable media

Do not use a heavy water stream.

Specific hazards

Combustible liquid. May form flammable/explosive vapor-air mixture.

Instructions

Use water spray or fog for cooling exposed containers. Exercise caution when fighting any chemical fire. Prevent fire-fighting water from entering environment.

Firefighter Protection

Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment. Self-contained breathing apparatus. Complete protective clothing. Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Ventilate spillage area. No open flames, no sparks, and no smoking. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Evacuate unnecessary personnel.

Environmental

Avoid release to the environment. Prevent entry to sewers and public waters.

Cleanup methods

Take up liquid spill into absorbent material. Soak up spills with inert solids, such as clay or diatomaceous earth as soon as possible. Collect spillage. Store away from other materials.

Materials: absorbent material, inert solids, such as clay or diatomaceous earth

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07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Handle empty containers with care because residual vapors are flammable. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Wear personal protective equipment. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work. Provide good ventilation in process area to prevent formation of vapor. No open flames. No smoking. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up. Keep container tightly closed. Keep only in the original container in a cool, well ventilated place away from : Heat sources, Ignition sources, Incompatible materials. Keep in fireproof place.

Hygiene

Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Always wash hands after handling the product.

Fire prevention

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. No open flames. No smoking. Keep in fireproof place.

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Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Engineering

Ensure good ventilation of the work station.

Hands

Protective gloves. Wear protective gloves.

Eyes

Safety glasses. Chemical goggles or safety glasses

Respiratory

In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. Wear appropriate mask

Skin/Body

Wear suitable protective clothing

Environmental

Avoid release to the environment.

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Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Solubility
Soluble in water.
Relative Evaporation Rate
No data available
Solubility In Water
---
Form
---
Bulk Density
---
Colour Intensity
---
Odor
pleasant Sweet
Molecular Weight
116.2 g/mol
Dynamic Viscosity
No data available
Physical State Data
liquid
Boiling Point
168 °C ; 334.4 °F
Solidification Point
---
Colour
Colorless Yellow
Cloud Point
---
Kinematic Viscosity
No data available
Crystallisation Point
---
Ph
No data available
Appearance
Colorless liquid. Turns yellow on aging.
Auto Ignition Temperature
640 °C ; 1184 °F
Physical State
Liquid
Freezing Point
-47 °C ; -52.6 °F
Metal Corrosion
---
Flammability
Not applicable.
Softening Point
---
Melting Point
Not applicable
Vapor Pressure
0.97 mm Hg @20C
Solubility In Fat
---
Voc Content
---
Density
0.94 g/cm³ (at 20 °C)
Partition Coefficient
1.03
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Properties Status
---
Lower Explosive Limit
1.8 vol %
Odor Threshold
0.3 ppm
Upper Explosive Limit
6.9 vol %
Evaporation Rate
---
Flash Point
61 – 65.6 °C ; 142 - 150°F closed cup
Vapor Density
---
Explosive Limits
---
Relative Density
0.93 (at 25 °C)
Decomposition Temperature
No data available
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Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

Stable under normal conditions. Combustible liquid. May form flammable/explosive vapor-air mixture.

Reactivity

The product is non-reactive under normal conditions of use, storage and transport.

Hazardous reactions

No dangerous reactions known under normal conditions of use. Not established.

Avoid

Avoid contact with hot surfaces. Heat. No flames, no sparks. Eliminate all sources of ignition. Direct sunlight. Extremely high or low temperatures. Open flame. Overheating. Sparks.

Incompatible

Strong acids. Strong bases.

Decomposition

Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should not be produced. fume. Carbon monoxide. Carbon dioxide. May release flammable gases.

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Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

UN Number
NA1993
Shipping Name
Combustible liquid, n.o.s. (Diacetone Alcohol)
Transport Class
Combustible liquid
Packing Group
III
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Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What other names is Diacetone Alcohol known by?

Diacetone Alcohol is also known as: 4-Hydroxy-4-methyl pentan-2-one / 4-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2-pentanone / 4-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanone-2 / Pentan-2-one, 4-hydroxy-4-methyl-/ 2-Pentanone, 4-hydroxy-4-methyl-/ 4-Hydroxy-4-methylpentan-2-one / DIACETONE ALCOHOL / 4-Hydroxy-4-methyl pentan-2-one alcohol / 4-Hydroxy-4-methyl-pentane-2-on / Diacetone

What is the hazard signal word for Diacetone Alcohol?

The signal word is warning.

What is the physical form of Diacetone Alcohol?

Diacetone Alcohol is a liquid appearing as colorless liquid. turns yellow on aging. with colorless yellow color. It has pleasant sweet odor.

What is the solubility of Diacetone Alcohol?

Soluble in water.

What is Diacetone Alcohol used for?

Solvent

What are the hazard statements for Diacetone Alcohol?

This substance has 4 hazard statements:

  • H227: Combustible liquid
  • H319: Causes serious eye irritation
  • H335: May cause respiratory irritation
  • H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child

What is the melting point of Diacetone Alcohol?

The melting point is Not applicable and the boiling point is 168 °C ; 334.4 °F.

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