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.
Class 1 materials are explosives.Materials that have an explosive hazard are in Hazard Class 1.
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.
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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.
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.
Explosives that have no explosive hazard are not explosives. Materials that have a fire hazard but no explosive hazard are Class 2 if they are gasses, class 3 if they are liquids, and class 4 if they are solids.