Acetone safety data sheet: what it says and what you must do

Last updated 2026-07-09

What is an acetone safety data sheet and why does OSHA require it?

A safety data sheet (SDS) is a standardized document that spells out a chemical's hazards, safe handling steps, emergency response, and first aid. OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200, requires every employer who uses hazardous chemicals to keep an SDS for each one and make those sheets reachable by employees during every work shift ^[1].

Acetone (CAS 67-64-1, also called 2-propanone or dimethyl ketone) shows up in nail salons, auto body shops, paint plants, labs, and on construction sites. It's one of the most common solvents in small business. That's exactly why OSHA inspectors expect its SDS on file when they walk in.

The format is standardized worldwide through the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS), which OSHA adopted in 2012. That's why people use "SDS" and "GHS safety data sheet" to mean the same thing. Before 2012, the document was a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), with a looser format that changed from one manufacturer to the next. The 16-section GHS layout replaced MSDSs, and any acetone SDS a supplier sends you today should follow those 16 sections in order ^[1].

Handle other solvents alongside acetone? The rules don't change. An ethanol safety data sheet or an HCl SDS uses the identical 16-section structure. Learn acetone's SDS and you've learned the format for everything on your shelf. For the wider picture of how hazard communication works across your whole chemical inventory, that linked guide covers the full program.

What are the 16 sections of the acetone SDS?

GHS requires every SDS to carry these 16 sections in this exact order, no exceptions ^[1][2]. Here's what each one tells you for acetone specifically.

Section	Title	What it says for acetone
1	Identification	Product name, CAS 67-64-1, supplier contact, recommended use (solvent, cleaning agent)
2	Hazard identification	Flammable liquid Cat 2, eye irritant Cat 2A, specific target organ toxicity (CNS)
3	Composition/ingredients	Acetone ≥99.5%, may list impurities or stabilizers
4	First aid measures	Eyes: flush 15 min; Ingestion: do NOT induce vomiting; Inhalation: fresh air, call poison control
5	Fire-fighting measures	Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam; water may spread fire; firefighters need SCBA
6	Accidental release	Ventilate, kill ignition sources, use non-sparking tools, absorb with sand or vermiculite
7	Handling and storage	Keep below 50°F if possible, bond/ground containers when transferring, store away from oxidizers
8	Exposure controls/PPE	OSHA PEL 2,500 ppm; ACGIH TLV 500 ppm TWA; nitrile gloves, safety glasses minimum
9	Physical/chemical properties	Flash point 0°F (-18°C), boiling point 133°F (56°C), vapor density 2.0 (heavier than air)
10	Stability and reactivity	Stable under normal conditions; incompatible with strong oxidizers, acids, chlorinated compounds
11	Toxicological information	Routes of exposure, CNS depression at high concentrations, not classified as carcinogen
12	Ecological information	Biodegradable; low aquatic toxicity
13	Disposal considerations	Dispose as hazardous waste per local/federal regulations; do not pour down drain
14	Transport information	UN 1090, Flammable Liquid, Packing Group II
15	Regulatory information	SARA 313 reportable; TSCA inventory listed
16	Other information	Revision date, preparation date, SDS version number

Section 8 is where small employers slip up. The OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) for acetone is 2,500 ppm as an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) ^[3]. That figure dates to 1971 and is widely treated as outdated. The ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV) is 500 ppm TWA, and NIOSH recommends 250 ppm TWA ^[3]. Your SDS lists all three. It won't tell you which to follow. OSHA enforces the PEL, but if you actually want to protect workers instead of just clearing the legal floor, aim for the ACGIH TLV.

What are acetone's key physical hazards you need to know?

Fire is the big one. Acetone has a flash point of 0°F (-18°C), which means it can ignite at any temperature you'll see in a workplace, any season ^[4]. GHS classifies it as a Flammable Liquid, Category 2. Its vapor density is 2.0, so the vapors are heavier than air. They sink. They pool on the floor and collect in drains and pits, hunting for an ignition source you never planned for.

The lower explosive limit (LEL) is 2.5% by volume in air. The upper explosive limit (UEL) is 12.8% ^[4]. Anything between those two numbers will explode if it finds a spark. And the spark doesn't need to be a flame. Static from pouring acetone between containers, a light switch that isn't explosion-proof, or a plain motor-driven fan can all do it.

Section 7 of the SDS calls for bonding and grounding during transfers for exactly this reason. It isn't a suggestion. OSHA's flammable liquids standard at 29 CFR 1910.106 requires it ^[5].

Acetone is a moderate health hazard too. Short-term overexposure brings headache, dizziness, nausea, and central nervous system depression. It's not classified as a carcinogen by IARC, ACGIH, or NTP, which sets it apart from a lot of other solvents. Skin and eye irritation are real. Prolonged skin contact dries and cracks skin because acetone strips its oils. Eye contact stings hard but usually causes no permanent damage if you flush right away.

What PPE does the acetone SDS require?

Section 8 lays out the gear. Here's what the SDS typically calls for and what actually makes sense on the shop floor.

Eye and face protection: Chemical splash goggles anywhere there's a splash risk. Safety glasses with side shields are the bare minimum for incidental use. Pouring from open containers or using large volumes? Goggles, not glasses.

Hand protection: The SDS usually lists nitrile. What it won't spell out clearly is that standard disposable nitrile (4 mil) has a breakthrough time of roughly 10 minutes for acetone ^[6]. For anything beyond a quick wipe, you need thick nitrile (15 mil or more) or laminated film gloves like 4H or Silver Shield. Latex and natural rubber give you essentially nothing. This trips up small shops constantly. Employees grab the same disposable nitrile for every job, never knowing acetone cuts through them in minutes.

Respiratory protection: For routine, well-ventilated work, engineering controls (local exhaust or general dilution ventilation) should hold exposures below the PEL with no respirator at all. When ventilation is weak or exposures are unknown, a half-face air-purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridges fits. Put employees in respirators and you've triggered 29 CFR 1910.134, which demands a written respiratory protection program, fit testing, and medical evaluation ^[7]. That's a real commitment, not a box to check.

Body protection: Chemical-resistant aprons or coveralls when you're handling large amounts. Acetone eats some plastics and rubbers, so match your apron material to the compatibility notes in the SDS.

For how to choose and document PPE across a worksite, start with the OSHA general industry standards.

How do you read the acetone SDS's exposure limits and what do they mean for your workplace?

Three organizations publish exposure limits for acetone, and all three land in Section 8 of the SDS. The numbers differ, and they don't carry equal legal weight.

OSHA's PEL of 2,500 ppm is the legal limit. Exceed it and you get a citation. It was set in 1971, and OSHA itself has acknowledged that many of its PELs are outdated ^[3]. The agency never revised the acetone PEL through rulemaking, but it points employers toward more protective recommended limits.

NIOSH's recommended exposure limit (REL) is 250 ppm TWA. ACGIH's TLV is 500 ppm TWA with a short-term exposure limit (STEL) of 750 ppm. OSHA can't enforce these directly. It can, however, cite you under the General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act, if exposures top the ACGIH TLV and a recognized hazard exists. That's rare for acetone. It has happened for other chemicals where the PEL sits far above the ACGIH value.

Here's the practical read. Run an auto body shop where employees use acetone daily in a tight spray booth? Do air monitoring so you know where you stand. Use a quart a week to clean parts in a ventilated garage? You almost certainly don't have an exposure problem. The SDS can't make that judgment for you. An industrial hygienist can, and for moderate use, a direct-reading photoionization detector (PID) rented for a day gives you hard data cheap.

Section 9 notes acetone's odor threshold around 100 to 140 ppm. You can smell it well below the ACGIH TLV, which is genuinely useful. If a worker smells it strongly, investigate before assuming everything's fine.

What does the acetone SDS say about fire safety and storage?

Section 5 (fire-fighting) and Section 7 (handling and storage) together give you the whole fire picture.

Store acetone in tightly closed containers, in a cool, dry, well-ventilated spot away from heat, sparks, and open flames ^[4]. Section 7 usually names storage below 50°F (10°C) as ideal, though that's not always doable. What matters more: keep it away from oxidizers (hydrogen peroxide, bleach, nitric acid) and away from any incompatible material named in Section 10.

OSHA's flammable and combustible liquids standard at 29 CFR 1910.106 sets the quantity thresholds that trigger extra requirements ^[5]. Acetone is a Class IB flammable liquid. Store more than 25 gallons outside of approved safety containers and you need a flammable storage cabinet or a storage room built to OSHA and NFPA 30 specs. Up to 25 gallons in approved safety cans is fine in most workplaces without a dedicated cabinet.

Section 5 lists the extinguishing agents that work: CO2, dry chemical, alcohol-resistant foam, or water fog (not a straight stream, which just spreads the burning liquid). It also states that firefighters need self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), because acetone combustion products are hazardous.

Bonding and grounding during transfers kicks in when the quantity and container size create a static risk. Section 7 flags it. In practice, that means clipping a bonding wire between the source and receiving containers before you pour, then grounding both to a known earth ground. NFPA 77 covers static bonding in far more detail than any SDS will ^[8].

What first aid does the acetone SDS require you to have ready?

Section 4 breaks first aid down by route of exposure. This is what workers need to know before an incident, not while one's unfolding.

Eye contact: Flush immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, holding the upper and lower eyelids open. That means an eyewash station within 10 seconds of travel from where acetone gets used. OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.151 requires it, and ANSI Z358.1-2014 sets the performance standard ^[9]. A squirt bottle is not an eyewash station.

Skin contact: Strip off contaminated clothing right away. Wash the skin with soap and water. The SDS notes that repeated contact defats the skin and causes dermatitis.

Inhalation: Get the person to fresh air fast. If breathing is hard, give oxygen if you're trained to. Call 911 if they're unconscious. Skip mouth-to-mouth without a barrier device if the person swallowed acetone.

Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting. Call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 now. Acetone can be aspirated into the lungs during vomiting, which is worse than the swallowing itself. Keep the person warm and still.

Your first aid steps belong in your written hazard communication program. If you need that written program fast, SafetyFolio's safety program generator builds a compliant hazard communication plan in about 15 minutes instead of from a blank page.

Post the Poison Control number (1-800-222-1222) wherever acetone gets used. It's free, open 24 hours, and staffed by toxicologists.

What are your OSHA obligations once you have the acetone SDS?

Having the SDS is step one. The Hazard Communication Standard at 29 CFR 1910.1200 wants a full program, not a binder of data sheets ^[1].

Here's what the standard actually demands:

1. A written hazard communication program that explains how you manage SDSs, labels, and employee training at your specific site.

2. A chemical inventory. A plain list of every hazardous chemical you use, keyed to its SDS.

3. SDSs for every chemical on that list, reachable by employees at all times during the work shift. "Accessible" means they can get to the sheet without a supervisor's permission and without leaving the work area. Electronic access counts if employees have an immediate terminal, know how to use it, and there's a backup for power outages ^[1].

4. Properly labeled containers. Every acetone container needs a GHS-compliant label: product identifier, signal word ("Danger" for acetone), hazard statements, pictograms, precautionary statements, and supplier information. Pour acetone into a smaller container for immediate use in one shift and that container is exempt. Carry it over to the next shift and it needs a label.

5. Employee training before workers first touch a hazardous chemical, and again whenever a new hazard shows up. Training has to cover what an SDS is, how to read it, and the specific hazards of the chemicals in that work area. Generic "HazCom" training that never says the word acetone doesn't cut it ^[1].

For OSHA training requirements beyond HazCom, including general industry versus construction, the linked guide covers the range. And if you need to document an acetone exposure, knowing how to complete an incident report correctly matters for both OSHA recordkeeping and workers' comp.

Where do you get an acetone safety data sheet and how do you know it's current?

Your chemical supplier is legally on the hook to hand you an SDS at first shipment and again whenever they update it ^[1]. Order acetone from a national distributor and the SDS either arrived with the shipment or sits on their website.

A few reliable free sources:

• Sigma-Aldrich (MilliporeSigma) keeps GHS-compliant SDS documents on its product pages. Its acetone SDS is widely cited in academic and industrial settings.
• The CDC's NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards covers acetone and lives at cdc.gov ^[10].
• Distributors like Univar Solutions, Brenntag, and Ashland publish SDS documents on their sites.

How do you know yours is current? Check Section 16 for the revision date. OSHA sets no mandatory review interval, but the expectation is that an SDS reflects current hazard knowledge. If your sheet still says "MSDS" at the top and lacks the 16 sections, it predates the 2012 GHS update. Replace it.

Skip the random SDS databases you've never vetted. Third-party aggregator sites host outdated and wrong documents. Pull your SDS straight from the manufacturer, your distributor, or a source you can verify. An SDS with wrong exposure limits or bad first aid instructions is worse than no SDS at all, because it breeds false confidence.

Store your sheets where workers can actually find them. A binder in an office nobody knows about fails the "readily accessible" test. Label the binder, post its location, and cover SDS access in your initial training.

How does the acetone SDS compare to SDSs for other common solvents?

The format is identical across every chemical. The hazard profile is not. Here's how acetone stacks up against solvents small employers often keep beside it.

Chemical	Flash Point	OSHA PEL (TWA)	ACGIH TLV (TWA)	Carcinogen Classification	Key Extra Hazard
Acetone	0°F (-18°C)	2,500 ppm	500 ppm	Not classified	CNS depression at high concentrations
Isopropyl alcohol (IPA)	53°F (12°C)	400 ppm	200 ppm	Not classified	Similar CNS and irritation profile
Methanol	52°F (11°C)	200 ppm	200 ppm	Not classified	Metabolizes to formaldehyde; can cause blindness
MEK (methyl ethyl ketone)	16°F (-9°C)	200 ppm	200 ppm	Not classified	Potentiates n-hexane neurotoxicity
Toluene	40°F (4°C)	200 ppm	20 ppm	IARC Group 3	Reproductive toxin; much lower TLV
Mineral spirits	104°F (40°C)	100 ppm (as naphtha)	100 ppm	Some formulations contain benzene	Aspiration hazard

Acetone actually looks good on health hazard for a solvent. High PEL, not carcinogenic, a fairly clean toxicological profile. Its main threats are fire and explosion, not chronic disease. That doesn't make it harmless. But next to methanol or toluene, the health-risk management is simpler.

The ethanol comparison is worth a note. Ethanol's flash point is 55°F (13°C), its OSHA PEL is 1,000 ppm, and it too isn't classified as a carcinogen. Acetone is more flammable than ethanol. Both get the same GHS flammable liquid treatment, Category 2 or 3 depending on concentration.

What are the most common OSHA violations related to acetone and safety data sheets?

OSHA cites HazCom more than almost any other standard. In fiscal year 2023, Hazard Communication (29 CFR 1910.1200) was the second most frequently cited standard across all industries ^[11]. Many of those citations trace back to SDS failures, and acetone turns up often because it's everywhere.

The problems inspectors find most:

Missing SDSs. The employer has acetone but no SDS on file, or the only copy sits at corporate headquarters while job-site workers can't reach it. Both are violations.

Outdated MSDS format. Using a pre-2012 MSDS without the 16 GHS sections. The June 2016 employer compliance deadline is long gone.

Inaccessible SDSs. Binder locked in a manager's office, or filed somewhere workers don't know about. OSHA reads "readily accessible" literally.

No written HazCom program. The single most cited element. Plenty of small employers have SDSs but never wrote the program that explains their process.

Training failures. Generic online training that never names the chemicals employees actually use, or no records that any training happened.

Improper container labels. Acetone poured into spray bottles, buckets, or secondary containers with no label, or a handwritten label missing required GHS elements.

Penalties for serious HazCom violations run up to $16,131 per violation as of 2024, and willful violations reach $161,323 ^[11]. For a small business, a multi-item HazCom citation can hurt. The upside: HazCom is one of the easier standards to get right if you work a checklist.

How do you train employees on the acetone SDS?

Training under 29 CFR 1910.1200(h) is more specific than most employers expect ^[1]. The standard requires employees to understand:

• What an SDS is and where to find it for each chemical in their work area.
• How to read the SDS: what each section means and how to apply it.
• The physical and health hazards of the chemicals they work with, by name. "Chemicals may be hazardous" doesn't count.
• Protective measures: PPE, engineering controls, work practices.
• Emergency and first aid procedures.

For acetone, training has to cover the flash point and fire risk, why the vapors settle in low areas, what the exposure limits mean and how to stay under them, what PPE to use (glove breakthrough time above all), where the eyewash station is and how to use it, and what to do in a spill or fire.

Keep records. OSHA sets no required format, but you have to show an inspector that training happened: when, who attended, what got covered. A sign-in sheet with the topic and date is the floor. A short written quiz after training beats it, because it shows comprehension, more than attendance.

Refresher training is required whenever a new hazard enters the workplace or you have reason to think employees no longer understand the existing one. OSHA doesn't mandate annual retraining, but plenty of employers do it anyway because it's easy to document and hard to argue against.

If your team runs OSHA 30 or OSHA 30 training for general safety, that covers HazCom broadly. It does not replace chemical-specific training on acetone. You still have to cover your chemicals in your work environment. For the full picture of training program requirements, osha training walks through it.

Frequently asked questions

Does OSHA require me to have an SDS for acetone I buy at the hardware store?

Yes, if employees use it at work. OSHA's HazCom standard covers any hazardous chemical workers may be exposed to, no matter where you bought it. The consumer-product exemption applies only when the chemical is used in the same manner, duration, and frequency a normal consumer would use it. If employees use acetone regularly for cleaning or production, the exemption almost never applies, and you need an SDS.

Can I keep my acetone SDS electronically instead of a paper binder?

Yes. OSHA allows electronic SDS management as long as there's no barrier to employee access during the shift, employees are trained on the system, and a backup exists for power or equipment failures. A computer in a locked office that needs a supervisor's login fails the standard. A tablet mounted in the work area with direct access to the SDS library meets it.

What is the difference between a safety data sheet and an MSDS?

An MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) was the pre-2012 format, with no fixed section structure and wide variation between manufacturers. An SDS uses the GHS 16-section format OSHA adopted in 2012. The information overlaps, but the SDS layout stays consistent, so workers and responders know exactly where to find what they need. All MSDSs should have been replaced with SDS documents by June 2016.

What gloves actually protect against acetone?

Thin disposable nitrile (4 mil) has a breakthrough time around 10 minutes for acetone, which makes it inadequate for prolonged contact. Thick nitrile (15 mil or more) does better. Laminated multi-layer gloves like 4H (PE/EVOH) or Silver Shield give the longest breakthrough times, often past 480 minutes. Latex and natural rubber offer essentially nothing. Check the manufacturer's chemical resistance chart for your exact glove model.

How do I dispose of waste acetone properly?

Section 13 of the SDS requires disposal as hazardous waste under local, state, and federal rules. Under EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), waste acetone is typically an ignitable hazardous waste (D001). You need a licensed hazardous waste hauler unless your volume qualifies for small quantity generator or very small quantity generator status. Never pour acetone down a drain or sanitary sewer.

How often do I need to update my acetone SDS?

OSHA requires manufacturers and distributors to update SDSs within three months of learning significant new hazard information and to send the updated sheet with the next shipment. As an employer, replace your SDS whenever your supplier issues a new version. Check the revision date in Section 16. There's no mandatory employer review interval, but sitting on outdated SDSs signals a dead program, and that draws inspector attention.

What are the fire suppression requirements where acetone is stored?

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.106 and NFPA 30 govern flammable liquid storage. Acetone is a Class IB flammable liquid. Storing more than 25 gallons outside approved safety cans generally requires a flammable storage cabinet or a dedicated storage room with ventilation and fire-rated construction. Larger quantities can trigger automatic sprinkler requirements. Your local fire marshal and state fire code may be stricter than the federal OSHA standard.

Is acetone a carcinogen?

No. Acetone is not classified as a carcinogen by IARC, NTP, ACGIH, or OSHA. Section 11 of the SDS confirms it. Its main health hazards are CNS depression at high concentrations, skin and eye irritation, and reproductive effects in animals at very high doses. That clean cancer profile is one reason acetone often beats alternatives like MEK or toluene, which carry heavier long-term health concerns.

What does the signal word 'Danger' on an acetone label mean?

Under GHS, 'Danger' is the more severe of the two signal words ('Danger' and 'Warning'). Acetone carries 'Danger' mainly because of its Flammable Liquid Category 2 classification, which means a flash point below 73°F (23°C) and an initial boiling point above 95°F (35°C). The signal word tells workers this chemical sits in a serious hazard category and should prompt immediate attention to the label and SDS before use.

Do I need a written spill response plan for acetone?

It depends on your quantities. Keep 55 gallons or more on site and OSHA's HAZWOPER standard (29 CFR 1910.120) may apply if a release could become an emergency. For smaller amounts, your written HazCom program should describe spill procedures, and your emergency action plan under 29 CFR 1910.38 should cover chemical emergencies. Section 6 of the SDS gives the specific spill response steps to build in.

Can workers smell acetone at safe levels, or is it odorless until dangerous?

Acetone's odor threshold is roughly 100 to 140 ppm, well below the OSHA PEL of 2,500 ppm and even below the ACGIH TLV of 500 ppm. So workers can usually smell it before it reaches dangerous levels, which is a handy early warning. But olfactory fatigue (nose blindness) sets in with prolonged exposure, which makes smell alone unreliable for monitoring over a full shift.

What does Section 9 of the acetone SDS mean by 'vapor density greater than 1'?

Vapor density compares how heavy a gas is relative to air (air is 1). Acetone's vapor density is 2.0, so its vapors are twice as heavy as air and sink into low areas: floor level, pits, drains, basements. That creates explosion and asphyxiation risks in low, confined spaces workers might not expect. You need good floor-level ventilation, more than ceiling exhaust, anywhere acetone is used in quantity.

What is the UN number for acetone and why does it matter?

Acetone's UN number is UN 1090. UN numbers are international identifiers used in shipping and emergency response. Section 14 of the SDS lists it, along with the proper shipping name (Acetone), hazard class (3, flammable liquid), and packing group (II, medium danger). If you ship acetone, you must comply with DOT regulations at 49 CFR 173. Responders use UN numbers to identify chemicals at accident scenes via the DOT Emergency Response Guidebook.

Does a small employer with just a few employees still need to comply with HazCom for acetone?

Yes. OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard applies to every employer OSHA covers, regardless of size. There's no small business exemption for HazCom. One employee using acetone means you need an SDS, proper labels, a written HazCom program, and documented training. The formality scales down slightly, the requirements don't disappear. OSHA has cited one- and two-person shops for HazCom violations.

Sources

1. OSHA, Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200): Requires SDSs in 16-section GHS format, accessible to employees at all times during the work shift, and employee training before first exposure
2. OSHA, Hazard Communication fact sheets and publications: GHS requires the 16-section SDS format in a specified order; OSHA adopted GHS in 2012 and required full employer compliance by June 2016
3. OSHA, Chemical Sampling Information: Acetone (PEL and NIOSH REL data): OSHA PEL for acetone is 2,500 ppm TWA; NIOSH REL is 250 ppm TWA; ACGIH TLV is 500 ppm TWA
4. CDC/NIOSH, Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards: Acetone: Acetone flash point 0°F (-18°C), LEL 2.5%, UEL 12.8%, vapor density 2.0; classified as a Class IB flammable liquid
5. CDC/NIOSH, chemical protective clothing and glove selection guidance: Standard disposable nitrile gloves (4 mil) have short breakthrough times for acetone; laminated barrier gloves provide substantially longer protection
6. OSHA, Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134): Whenever respirators are required or permitted, employers must have a written respiratory protection program, conduct fit testing, and require medical evaluations
7. NFPA 77, Recommended Practice on Static Electricity: Bonding and grounding requirements for static electricity control during transfer of flammable liquids
8. OSHA, Medical and First Aid Standard (29 CFR 1910.151) and ANSI Z358.1 eyewash performance standard: Requires suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes where corrosive or irritant materials are used; ANSI Z358.1-2014 sets eyewash performance criteria
9. CDC/NIOSH, NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards: Free federal resource providing exposure limits, physical properties, and health hazard data for acetone and hundreds of other chemicals
10. OSHA, Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards FY2023: Hazard Communication (29 CFR 1910.1200) was the second most cited standard in FY2023; maximum penalty for serious violations is $16,131 per violation as of 2024
11. EPA, Hazardous Waste under RCRA: Waste acetone is classified as D001 ignitable hazardous waste under RCRA and must be disposed of by a licensed hazardous waste hauler unless small/very small quantity generator provisions apply
12. DOT/PHMSA, Emergency Response Guidebook: Acetone is assigned UN 1090, Hazard Class 3 (flammable liquid), Packing Group II under DOT regulations at 49 CFR 173