Diacetone Alcohol

Synonyms: 4-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2-pentanone

CAS Number: 123-42-2

SERIOUS
health hazard

MODERATE
health hazard

FEW OR NO
health hazards

0 79

80 89

90 100

Sources of exposure:

Cleaning products and household care

Industrial uses

Paints, coatings, inks, adhesives, solvent-based cleaners, degreasing products, and occupational solvent exposure

Description:

Diacetone alcohol is a synthetic organic solvent also known as 4-hydroxy-4-methyl-2-pentanone. It is used in paints, coatings, inks, adhesives, and certain cleaning formulations because it can dissolve a variety of substances. Exposure may occur through inhalation of vapors or skin contact during the use of solvent-containing products.

Health concerns:

Reproductive Toxicity

May alter hormone function and harm reproduction.

Ecotoxicity

May be toxic to ecosystems and wildlife.

References

US Environmental Protection Agency. Cheminformatics Modules, Computational Toxicology and Exposure Informatics (CompTox).
US National Library of Medicine. PubChem database.

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