Physical Description:
Acetone appears as a clear colorless liquid with a sweetish odor. Flash point 0°F. Less dense than water. Vapors are heavier than air. Used as a solvent in paint and nail polish removers.
Colorless liquid with a fragrant, mint-like odor.
Taste - Pungent, sweetish
Use Classification:
Chemical Classes - Volatile organic compounds
Food additives - Flavoring Agents
Fire Hazards - Flammable - 3rd degree
Cosmetics - Denaturant; Solvent
Flavoring Agents - JECFA Flavorings Index
Fatty Acyls - Oxygenated hydrocarbons