Acetone is an organic chemical compound with the molecular formula C₃H₆O, occurring in the form of a colorless, volatile liquid with a characteristic odor. It is one of the most commonly used organic solvents in the chemical, dyeing, and lacquer industries, as well as in laboratories.
Due to its high effectiveness in dissolving fats, resins, oils, and waxes, acetone is widely used in cleaning, degreasing, and the production of chemicals and plastics.
Applications:
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paints and lacquers industry – thinning resins, lacquers, paints, and adhesives,
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chemical and cosmetic production – as a component of cleaning agents, removers, and degreasing preparations,
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laboratories – for cleaning glassware and laboratory equipment,
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automotive and technical sector – for degreasing surfaces before painting or bonding.
Why choose acetone from EDACH:
✅ high purity and dissolving effectiveness,
✅ universal application in many industrial sectors,
✅ consistent availability and fast delivery,
✅ product subject to ADR regulation – properly stored and transported,
✅ packaging tailored to customer needs – jerricans, drums, IBC containers.
Technical parameters:
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Chemical name: Acetone
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Chemical formula: C₃H₆O
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Form: colorless liquid with a characteristic odor
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Classification of the substance or mixture
- Classification in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Flammable liquid (Flam. Liq. 2); H225
- Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure (STOT SE 3); H336
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Purity: technical
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ADR: Yes (dangerous goods in transport)
Characteristics:
acetone, dimethyl ketone, dimethylketone, propanone, propan-2-one
1090, Acetone, transport hazard class 3, packing group II
