Other Names: Dimethylketone
Formula: CH3COCH3
Sp. Gr.: 0.8
Viscosity: Water-thin

Remarks: Acetone is an extremely flammable, colorless liquid, b.p. 56ºC / 133ºF; miscible with water, alcohol, ether, chloroform, and most oils. Used in making acetic anhydride; solvent for cellulose acetate; solvent in paints, lacquers, and adhesives; also used as a solvent in epoxy resins and pharmaceuticals; used in purest form to clean and dry precision parts.

Pump Notes: Cast iron construction, PTFE, Kalrez® or EPR elastomers are recommended. Shaft sealing is critical due to the hazardous nature of the liquid; use either a mechanical seal or a sealless pump design.

Kalrez® is a registered trademark of DuPont Dow Elastomers®, L.L.C.