About this product
Acetone (≥99.5%) — a fast-evaporating, fully water-miscible ketone solvent supplied in barrels, tins and IBCs, in technical and pharma (IP/BP/USP) grades. Used in paints and thinners, adhesives, pharmaceutical and cosmetic processing, and surface cleaning.
Applications & Uses
Safety & Technical Documents
MSDS / SDS
TDS / COA
Certificate of Analysis · with every supply, on request
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Product DataTechnical Specifications
Physical Properties
- Appearance
- Clear colourless mobile liquid with characteristic sweet odour
- Purity
- ≥ 99.5%
- Assay
- 99.5% min (GC)
- Density
- 0.791 g/cm³ at 20°C
- Flash Point
- -20°C (closed cup)
- Boiling Point
- 56.05°C
- Melting Point
- -94.7°C
- Solubility
- Miscible with water in all proportions
- Refractive Index
- 1.3588 at 20°C
Supply & Packaging
- Packaging
- 200L MS barrel1000L IBC tankBulk tanker
- Grades Available
- IndustrialTechnicalPharma (IP/BP/USP)
- Lead Time
- Ex-stock to 3 working days
- Origin
- Both
Compliance & Storage
- HS Code
- 2914.11.00
- UN Number
- 1090
- Hazard Class
- Class 3 — Flammable liquid (Packing Group II)
- Storage
- Cool, well-ventilated area away from ignition sources. Keep container tightly closed.
- Shelf Life
- 24 months from manufacture (unopened, original packaging)
These specs are indicative. Request a Certificate of Analysis (COA) for batch-specific values.
Source Manufacturers
Sourced directly from verified manufacturers for consistent quality and traceability.
Supplied across South IndiaCoimbatoreMaduraiHosurBangaloreHyderabadVisakhapatnamKochi
Buying in bulk in Chennai? See our Bulk Solvent Suppliers in Chennai page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of acetone?
Acetone's CAS number is 67-64-1. Propan-2-one, 2-propanone and dimethyl ketone are alternative names for the same ketone — one product, one CAS number, whichever name appears on your indent.
What is acetone used for?
Acetone is a fast-evaporating, fully water-miscible ketone solvent. Our buyers use it in paints and thinners, adhesives, pharmaceutical and cosmetic processing (including nail products), resin and polymer cleaning, and degreasing.
What is the HSN code for acetone?
Acetone is classified under HSN code 2914 11 00 for Indian GST and customs documentation.
What grades of acetone do you supply, and is it BIS certified?
Our primary line is acetone manufactured by Hindustan Organic Chemicals Limited (HOCL) to IS 170 : 2020 — BIS Certified (Licence CM/L-6400101769) — with 99.70 wt.% minimum purity by GC, benzene at 2 ppm max and methanol at 300 ppm max. We also supply industrial, technical and pharma (IP/BP/USP) grades. We trade and distribute; the manufacturer's published IS 170 : 2020 specification is on our TDS.
Can you supply acetone in bulk in Chennai and across South India?
Yes. We stock acetone at our Redhills, Chennai warehouse and dispatch across South India in 160 kg MS drums, 200 L barrels, 1000 L IBC tanks and bulk tankers. Order sizes depend on packaging and current stock — call or WhatsApp +91 86087 80096 for a quote.
Is acetone the same as diacetone alcohol?
No. Diacetone alcohol (CAS 123-42-2) is a different solvent that we also stock in our Alcohol / Ethers range — see our Diacetone Alcohol product page if that is what you are sourcing. This page covers acetone, CAS 67-64-1.
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