Chirag Orgo Chem

Chemical Identifiers

General Details

Chemical Properties

Physical Properties

Features

• A Third Of The World's Acetone Is Used As Solvent
• Acetone Is Colourless Liquid With Pleasant Odor
• Acetone Is Used To Make Plastic, Fibers, & Drugs
• Readily Soluble In Water, Ethanol, Ether, Etc

Application

• Used In Nail Polish Remover & Cosmetics
• Denatures Alcohol & Is Used As An Additive
• Used As One Of The Volatile Component In Paints
• Used In Pharmaceuticals To Have Proper Density

Production of Acetone
Acetone is produced using various production methods. Some of them are as follows -
Cumene Process - In this process, Cumene(Isopropyl Benzene) is heated in presence of Oxygen (air) to form Cumene Hydroden peroxide which is converted to Acetone and Phenol in presence of Hydrochloric Acid and Water
From Alkane Nitriles - Reaction of Grignard reagent with alkane nitriles followed by hydrolisis results in formation of ketones. So, Ethane nitrile reacts with Methyl Magnesium to give Acetone Oxidation of Isopropyl Alcohol - Ketones are prepared by controlled oxidation of secondary alcohol. Using an acidified solution of Potassium Dichromate. To prepare "Acetone" alcohol required is Isopropyl Alcohol.

ASTM Testing Standard
• D3925 Practice for Sampling Liquid Paints and Related Pigmented Coatings
• D6133 Test Method for Acetone, p-Chlorobenzotrifluoride, Methyl Acetate or t-Butyl Acetate Content of Solventborne and Waterborne Paints, Coatings, Resins, and Raw Materials by Direct Injection Into a Gas Chromatograph
• E180 Practice for Determining the Precision of ASTM Methods for Analysis and Testing of Industrial and Specialty Chemicals

Storage and Handling
• Use in well ventilated area. Avoid inhaling vapour. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
• Keep container tightly closed when not in use.
• Storage should be cool, well ventilated away from sources of ignition or heat.
• Prevent accumulation of static charge. Store in original packaging.

Incompatible Materials
Strong oxidising substances. Strong acids

Fire Fighting
• Suitable extinguishing media – water spray, alcohol resistant foam, dry chemicals or carbon dioxide.
• Unsuitable extinguishing media – Do not use water jet
• Wear self contained breathing apparatus

First Aid
• Eyes – Immediately flood the eye with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention.
• Ingested – Wash out mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Keep warm and at rest. Get medical attention urgently.
• Skin – Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with water. If irritation persists get medical advice.
• Inhalation – Remove from exposure. Keep warm and at rest and get medical attention

Hazard Statement
• Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• Causes serious eye irritation
• May cause drowsiness or dizziness
• Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking

Precaution
• Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces.
• If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do.
• Get medical advice/attention.
• Store in a well ventilated place.

Uses
Acetone is used as a solvent to manufacture plastics, drugs and other industrial products. Acetone is used in household products like Cosmetics, personal care & surface cleaning. Its major use is in formulation of nail polish removers. It is used in pharma industry to maintain the density for pills and liquid medicines. Acetone in laboratories is used for faster cleaning of eqipments. Acetone denatures certain alcohol and is used as an additive in makeup and skin creams.

Chemical Identifiers

General Details

Chemical Properties

Physical Properties

Features

• Miscible with common organic solvents.
• Approx 95% of it is used for production of nylon
• Acute exposure is characterized by irritation.
• Cyclohexane is recovered from petroleum streams

Application

• Used as a solvent for productions
• Used as leveling agent for dyeing
• Used as a flavouring agent in foods
• Used as a binding agent in paints

Production of Cyclohexanone
Cyclohexanone is produced by the oxidation of cyclohexane in air, typically using cobalt catalysts. The oxidation involves radicals and the intermediacy of the hydroperoxide C6H11O2H. In some cases, purified cyclohexanol, obtained by hydration of cyclohexene, is the precursor. Alternatively, cyclohexanone can be produced by the partial hydrogenation of phenol. This process can also be adjusted to favor the formation of cyclohexanol.

Storage and Handling
• Handling - Wear personal protective equipment. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharges. Use explosion-proof equipment.
• Storage Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Flammables area.

Incompatible Materials
Strong oxidizing agents, Strong acids

Fire fighting
• Suitable Extinguishing Media - Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Cool closed containers exposed to fire with water spray.
• Unsuitable Extinguishing Media - Water may be ineffective
• Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical - Flammable. Containers may explode when heated. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back.
• Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters - As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear

First Aid
• Eye Contact - Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required.
• Skin Contact - Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention.
• Inhalation - Move to fresh air. Obtain medical attention. If not breathing, give artificial respiration.
• Ingestion - Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water.
• Most important symptoms and effects - Breathing difficulties. Causes eye burns. Causes severe eye damage. Symptoms of overexposure may be headache, dizziness, tiredness, nausea and vomiting

Hazard Statement
• Flammable liquid and vapor
• Harmful if swallowed
• Harmful in contact with skin
• Causes skin irritation
• Causes serious eye damage
• Harmful if inhaled
• May cause respiratory irritation
• May cause drowsiness or dizziness

Precaution
• Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
• Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
• Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
• Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
• Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
• Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking
• Keep container tightly closed
• Ground/bond container and receiving equipment
• Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment
• Use only non-sparking tools
• Take precautionary measures against static discharge

Uses
Cyclohexanone is an important chemical raw material and is the main intermediate for the manufacture of nylon, caprolactam and adipic acid. It is also an important industrial solvent, for example for paints, especially those containing nitrocellulose, vinyl chloride polymers and their copolymers or methacrylate polymer paints. Excellent solvent for pesticides such as organophosphorus pesticides and many analogues, used as a solvent for dyes, as a viscous solvent for piston-type aviation lubricating oils, as a solvent for greases, waxes, and rubbers. Solvents for fibers, resins, rubbers, waxes, shellac and DDT, organic synthesis, can dissolve many complexes formed by elements and organic reagents, determine cesium, and extract reagents for rare metals such as uranium, thorium, cobalt, and titanium.