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6-International Hazard Classifications for Acetone

Does acetone meet any of the Canadian WHMIS hazard criteria?
Is it classified by OSHA (U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration)?
Does acetone meet the criteria for the European Union (EU) Classification and Labelling Information system?
What risk and safety phrases are used by the EU Classification and Labelling Information System?


Does acetone meet any of the Canadian WHMIS hazard criteria?

Acetone meets the Canadian WHMIS criteria for class(es):

B2 - Flammable and combustible material - Flammable liquid

D2B - Poisonous and infectious material - Other effects - Toxic

Is it classified by OSHA (U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration)?

Meets criteria for hazardous material, as defined by 29 CFR 1910.1200.

Does acetone meet the criteria for the European Union (EU) Classification and Labelling Information system?

It meets the EU criteria for class(es):

High flammable [F]

What risk and safety phrases are used by the EU Classification and Labelling Information System?

EU RISK PHRASES :

Highly flammable [R:11]

EU SAFETY PHRASES :

Keep out of reach of children.* Keep container in a well ventilated place. Keep away from sources of ignition. No smoking. Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray (appropriate wording to be specified by the manufacturer. [S(2-)*9-16-23-33]

*This safety phrase can be omitted from the label when the substance or preparation is sold for industrial use only.

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