Revised Standard from Last Update.

1. SCOPE

1.1 This code describes the properties of acetone, the nature of hazards associated with it and essential information on storage, handling, packing, labelling, and disposal of waste, cleaning and repairing of containers, selection and training of personnel, personal protective equipment, and first-aid.

1.2 This code does not, however, deal with specifications for design of buildings, chemical engineering, plants, method and ingredients used in the manufacture, equipment for waste disposal and operation control.

NOTE - Attention of the users of this code is directed to the fact that the production, storage, transport, import and export of acetone in India is controlled by the Chief Controller of Explosives of the Government of India under 'The Inflammable Substances Act 1952'.

2. REFERENCES

The Indian Standards listed below contain provisions which through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revisions, and parties to agreements based on this standard areencouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards:

1260 (Part 1) : 1973 Pictorial marking for handling and labelling of Goods: Part 1 Dangerous Goods

2925 : 1984 Specification for industrial safety helmets (second revision)

4155 : 1966 Glossary of terms relating to chemical and radiation hazards and hazardous chemicals

8519 : 1977 Guide for selection of industrial safety equipment for body protection

8520 : 1977 Guide for selection of industrial safety equipment for eye, face and ear protection

8807 : 1978 Guide for selection of industrial safety equipment for protection of arms and hands

10667 : 1983 Guide for selection of industrial safety equipment for protection of foot and leg