PETROCHEMICALS & SOLVENTS

Acetone

A fast-evaporating ketone solvent with excellent miscibility and broad use in cleaning, coatings and chemical manufacturing.

Technical overview

CAS number: 67-64-1
Molecular formula: C₃H₆O
Appearance: Clear, colourless, highly volatile and highly flammable liquid
Available purity / grade: Technical, industrial and solvent grades; exact specification by COA
Packaging: Steel drums, IBCs, isotanks or bulk shipment, subject to grade and destination.
Storage: Store tightly closed in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat, ignition sources, oxidisers and incompatible materials.

Typical applications

Coatings, resins and surface finishes
Adhesives and printing inks
Industrial cleaning and degreasing
Chemical intermediate and formulation solvent

Safety information

Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Use only with the exact supplier SDS and appropriate controls.

The information on this page is indicative and does not replace the supplier’s current SDS, TDS, specification or certificate of analysis.