Acetone is widely used in the textile industry for degreasing wool and degumming silk.
Application & Uses
Acetone is a primary ingredient in many nail polish removers. It breaks down nail polish, making it easy to remove with a cotton swab or cloth. It is widely used because it can easily mix with water and evaporates quickly in the air.
Dosage & Directions for Use
As a solvent, acetone is frequently incorporated in solvent systems used in the formulation of lacquers for automotive and furniture finishes. Acetone also may be used to reduce the viscosity of lacquer solutions.
Technical Specifications & Properties
| PRODUCT NAME | : | ACETONE |
| CAS number | : | 67-64-1 |
| UN number | : | 1090 |
| Formula | : | CH3COCH3 |
| Odour | : | Sweetish |
| Solubility in water | : | partialy not soluble |
| Density | : | 0.80 at 15 oC |
| Boiling point | : | 56 oC |
| Melting point | : | -95oC |
| Viscosity | : | 0.337 cp at 15 oC |
| Flashpoint | : | -9.4 oC |
| Explosive limits | : | 2.5- 12.8 Vol% |
| Vapour pressure | : | 233 mbar at 20 oC |
| Skin absorption/irritation | : | YES |
| TLV Country NL Year 1995 | : | 750 ppm 1780 mg/m3 |
| Pollution category 1994 | : | III |
Product Description & Chemical Profile
Acetone is widely used in the textile industry for degreasing wool and degumming silk. Acetone supplier in Mumbai, Surat, Kolkata, Gandhidham, Chennai, Vizag.
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