Acetone is a volatile ketone solvent. It is used in coatings, adhesives, cleaning and extraction. It also serves as a chemical intermediate for methyl methacrylate and bisphenol A. Other applications include nail-polish removers and organic synthesis. The material is a clear, colourless liquid. Recorded grades include technical, reagent, ACS, HPLC, cosmetic and pharma. Packaging formats include 160 kg steel drums, 800 kg IBCs and ISO tanks. Cosmetic use is subject to the applicable cosmetic-ingredient conditions.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C3H6O
- Grades
- technicalreagentACSHPLCcosmeticpharma
- Packaging
- 160 kg steel drum · 800 kg IBC · ISO tank
- Appearance
- Clear colourless highly volatile liquid
- Synonyms
- 67-64-1 · propan-2-one · dimethyl ketone · 2-propanone · β-ketopropane · dimethylformaldehyde · pyroacetic ether
Compliance & regulatory
Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano
- REACH-aligned supply
- CLP-labelled
- Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009
REACH REACHRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — the EU chemicals regulation (EC 1907/2006). CLP CLPClassification, Labelling and Packaging — the EU regulation (EC 1272/2008) for hazard communication. SVHC SVHCSubstance of Very High Concern — flagged on the REACH Candidate List for possible authorisation or restriction.
A quote in hours, not days.
Tell us what you need, and we'll work out the right option for you, then follow up with the details.
A quick response, with quotes and documentation when you need them.