acetal

  • Cas No: 67-64-1
  • EINESC No: 200-662-2
  • Molecular Weight: 86.178 g/mol

Tin

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Barrel

165 Kg

IBC

800 Kg

Pouring

5-25 Ton

Physical characteristics

  • General Properties: Clear, Colorless liquid
  • Fragrance:  Pleasant, fruity
  • Density: 0.7845g/cm3
  • Boiling Point: 56.05 °C
  • Melting Point: -94.7 °C
  • Flash Point:  – 20 °C
  • Vapor Pressure: 30.6 kPa (25°C)
  • Resolution: Fully miscible
  • Index of refraction: 1.3588 nD

production

Although acetone has been produced in different ways in the past, today close to 85% is produced by a process called the cumene process. In this process, benzene and propylene are converted to phenol and acetone. Other than these, only oxygen and small amounts of initiators are needed. Since phenol and acetone are produced together here, acetone production depends on phenol production. For the whole process to be economical, there must be a demand for both items.

General features

Acetone, also known as propanone or dimethyl ketone, is a flammable, pungent and fragrant organic chemical of low toxicity. It is the simplest ketone. It combines in all proportions with water, ethanol and ether. It is naturally found in the blood in the human body. This rate may increase in diabetic patients. Huge amounts of acetone are produced each year and are an important commercial chemical used as a solvent in both consumer products and industrial processes.

Usage areas

It is estimated that around 7 million tons of acetone is produced every year in the world. It is used as a precursor in the production of many substances such as methyl methacrylate, bisphenol A, methyl isobutyl alcohol and methyl isobutyl ketone. In addition, because it is a very good solvent, it is used to thin polyester resin, clean machinery used in resin production, and dissolve adhesives and epoxies. It is preferred as a volatile component in many paints and varnishes. It is used as a degreaser in the painting and preparation of metals before soldering. It is also a suitable acetylene carrier. It dissolves acetylene, which cannot be pressurized safely in its pure form, allowing it to be transported.

It is mostly used as nail polish remover in consumer products. Due to its low toxicity and suitable solvent properties, it is suitable for use at home to dissolve many paints and oils, apart from nail polish.

Safety Precautions and Toxicity

Acetone is extremely flammable and can very easily form explosive mixtures with air. In addition, if it is oxidized with oxidizers such as hydrogen peroxide, acetone peroxide, which is a very strong explosive, is formed. Therefore, it should be stored in tightly closed containers as much as possible, away from any source of fire, in a cool and well-ventilated environment.

It also damages tissues as it is a good degreaser. Therefore, prolonged skin contact may cause irritation. If it comes into contact with the eyes, it can cause serious injury. Although its toxicity is relatively low, it can cause damage to internal organs if continuously inhaled or swallowed.