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Acetone For Cleaning - SOP

This document outlines the standard operating procedure for using acetone, highlighting its applications, health and safety information, and necessary precautions. It includes guidelines for storage, handling, waste disposal, first aid procedures, and spill containment measures. Additionally, a hazard assessment section details required personal protective equipment and control measures to mitigate risks associated with acetone use.

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Acetone For Cleaning - SOP

This document outlines the standard operating procedure for using acetone, highlighting its applications, health and safety information, and necessary precautions. It includes guidelines for storage, handling, waste disposal, first aid procedures, and spill containment measures. Additionally, a hazard assessment section details required personal protective equipment and control measures to mitigate risks associated with acetone use.

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THIS IS A TEMPLATE/BASIC STARTING POINT.

CUSTOMIZE THIS TEMPLATE WITH


INFORMATION PERTINENT TO YOUR SETUP AND THE PROCEDURE YOU WILL BE
USING/YOUR GROUP’S PERSONAL USE.

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE

Procedure Title Acetone

Dept Bldg/Rm Supervisor

Procedure Overview

Commonly used to clean residue from compatible chemicals and prep surfaces for adhesives, resin,
and other processes. Clear colorless liquid with a ketone odor.

Health and safety information for materials used

Always read and understand the safety data sheet (SDS) for a chemical before use or storage.

General Hazards:
Causes eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation in areas with little to no air flow or use in high
amounts. Highly flammable liquid and vapor. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Avoid using over
large areas as it greatly increases the fire and health risks. Use on smaller areas of larger projects to
minimize this hazard.

Use only in area with adequate ventilation – a chemical fume hood is the best option, if available. If
no fume hood is available, use in an area with mechanical airflow or outside. In areas where airflow is
insufficient, a respirator is required.

Storage & Handling:


Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces. Use only non-sparking tools. Keep
container tightly closed when not in use. Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. Avoid contact
with acids, aldehydes, alkalis, amines, ammonia, oxidizing agents, reducing agents, and chlorine
compounds.

Fire Fighting Measures:


In the event of a fire, use a Class ABC fire extinguisher. Vapors are heavier than air and may spread
along floors. Decomposition may produce carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and other asphyxiants.

Hazard Control Measures


(Lab coat, eye and hand protection, and fully enclosed shoes must be selected as required by
Section D of the ISU Laboratory Safety Manual.)
Latex gloves Insulated gloves Face Shield Respirator*
Nitrile gloves Safety glasses Lab Coat Fume hood
Neoprene gloves Vented goggles Apron Biosafety cabinet
Vinyl gloves Splash goggles Dust mask Glove box
Fully enclosed shoes Flame resistant lab coat
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*Black, Yellow, or Olive filters when airflow or ventilation is inadequate

Waste Disposal Procedures

[customize for your lab/group]

First Aid Procedures


Inhalation:
Inhalation of the vapor may cause dizziness, headache, watering eyes, drowsiness, nausea, irritation
of the respiratory tract, and numbness in the arms and legs. Remove to fresh air and allow time to
rest. Seek medical attention if the individual does not improve.

Skin Contact:
May cause skin irritation. Prolonged or repeated skin contact can lead to defatting, drying, redness,
and blistering of the area. Wash affected area with large amounts of water and soap. Remove
contaminated clothing. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.

Eye Contact:
Causes itching, burning, redness, and tearing. Immediately flush eyes with water for 15 minutes,
remove contact lenses if able to do so and continue rinsing. Seek medical attention.

Ingestion:
Causes irritation in the gastrointestinal tract and match symptoms seen in Inhalation. Do not induce
vomiting if swallowed. Seek medical attention immediately.

All accidents and injuries occurring at work or in the course of employment must be reported
to the employee's supervisor as soon as possible (even if no medical attention is required).
Report all incidents and exposures here:
https://www.ehs.iastate.edu/services/occupational/accidents-injuries

Spill/Release Containment, Decontamination, and Clean Up Procedures


Clean up: Keep unnecessary people away; isolate hazard area and deny entry. Stay upwind, out of
low areas, and ventilate closed spaces before entering. Shut off ignition sources. Use proper bonding
and grounding methods for all equipment and processes. Keep out of waterways and bodies of water.
Be cautious of vapors collecting in small enclosed spaces: sewers, low lying areas, confined spaces,
etc.

Small spills: Take up with sand, earth or other noncombustible absorbent material. Sweep up the
absorbent and place into waste container with orange tag – request EH&S pickup.

Written By Date

Approved By Date
(PI or Lab Supervisor)

HAZARD ASSESSMENT
Use the hierarchy of controls to document the hazards and the corresponding control measure(s)
involved in each step of the procedure.

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Consider elimination or substitution of hazards, if possible.
Engineering Control(s): items used to isolate the hazard from the user (i.e. fume hood, biosafety
cabinet).
Administrative Control(s): policies/programs to limit the exposure to the hazard (i.e. authorizations,
designated areas, time restrictions, training).
Required PPE: indicate PPE including specific material requirements if applicable (i.e. flame resistant
lab coat, type of respirator or cartridge).

Hazard Engineering Administrative Required PPE


Control(s) Control(s)
Eye Irritation Use handled Require training Safety
tools. Work in for chemical use. Glasses/splash
fume hood with Fume hood goggles/face
sash as low as training. shield.
possible.
Skin Irritation Use handled fully enclosed
tools for Require training shoes, long
mixing/applying for chemical use. pants, long
chemical mixture. sleeves, gloves,
laboratory coat
Respiratory Irritation Mechanical Respirators*
Require training
Ventilation where airflow is
for chemical use.
insufficient
Ingestion Use handled Require training
tools. for chemical use.
Flammable Work in fume Do not use
hood. Store in around open
flammable flame/sparks
cabinet.
INSERT SPECIFIC
HAZARDS/CONTROLS HERE
*Black, Yellow, or Olive filters when airflow or ventilation is inadequate

TRAINING RECORD
Use the following table to record the training associated with this Standard Operating Procedure.

Print Name Signature Trained By Date

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