Acetone

Acetone is used as an eluent component in normal phase HPLC. Watch out for the really high UV absorption. There is no possibility of working below 330nm on a UV detector using acetone in the eluent. If acetone is used as a sample solvent, expect a huge solvent peak!

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Acetone

R11 

R36

R66

R67

S2

S9

S16

S26

Highly flammable

Irritating to eyes.

Repeated Exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking

Vapours may cause drowsiness or dizziness

Keep out of the reach of children

Keep container in a well ventillated place

Keep away from sources of ignition. No smoking.

In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with water, and seek medical advice

Boiling Point

Freezing point

Flash Point

Density

Refractive index

Viscosity

56C

-95C

-18C

0.79

1.359

0.33cP

LTEL

STEL

LD50 (Rat)

750

1,500

9,750

Packing Group

Class

1090

II

3