Hazard Class 3
In terms of chemical class, acetone is a ketone and, more broadly, an organic chemical. In terms of hazard classification, acetone is a Class 3 Flammable Liquid
Yes, acetone is a fire hazard if present in large enough quantities.
Acetone is assigned to Packing Group II, which indicates that it is a medium hazard material for transportation.
The hazard symbol for acetone is a flame over a circle with a cross through it, indicating it is flammable. Acetone is highly flammable and should be handled with care to avoid fire hazards and chemical exposure.
Class 1 materials are explosives.Materials that have an explosive hazard are in Hazard Class 1.
Acetone is assigned a Hazard Guide Number of 30 by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). This number indicates the potential health, flammability, and reactivity hazards associated with the substance.
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In addition to a class label and UN number, a package containing acetone must display the proper shipping name, which includes "Acetone," and any relevant hazard symbols or pictograms that indicate flammability. Additionally, the package should contain handling instructions and any required precautionary statements to ensure safe transport and handling.
DOT class 8 are corrosive.
Hazard Class 2 is for compressed gases and poisonous gases.
Corrosive materials are in Hazard Class 8.
Hazard class 4 is Flammable Solids.