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Heptan-2-one
EC / List no.: 203-767-1
CAS no.: 110-43-0
Mol. formula: C7H14O
Warning! According to the harmonised classification and labelling (CLP00) approved by the European Union, this substance is a flammable liquid and vapour, is harmful if swallowed and is harmful if inhaled.
Additionally, the classification provided by companies to ECHA in REACH registrations identifies that this substance may cause drowsiness or dizziness.
This substance is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 100 to < 1 000 tonnes per annum.
This substance is used by consumers, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing and at industrial sites.
This substance is used by consumers, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing and at industrial sites.
Consumer Uses
This substance is used in the following products:
plant protection products,
adhesives and sealants,
coating products,
fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay,
cosmetics and personal care products,
air care products,
biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products),
perfumes and fragrances,
polishes and waxes and
washing & cleaning products.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use as processing aid and
outdoor use as processing aid.
Article service life
ECHA has no public registered data on the routes by which this substance is most likely to be released to the environment. ECHA has no public registered data indicating whether or into which articles the substance might have been processed.
Widespread uses by professional workers
This substance is used in the following products:
washing & cleaning products,
fertilisers,
plant protection products,
coating products,
cosmetics and personal care products,
polishes and waxes,
laboratory chemicals and
polymers.
This substance is used in the following areas:
agriculture, forestry and fishing.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
machinery and vehicles.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and
outdoor use.
Formulation or re-packing
This substance is used in the following products:
cosmetics and personal care products and
polymers.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
formulation of mixtures and
formulation in materials.
Uses at industrial sites
This substance is used in the following products:
coating products,
photo-chemicals,
laboratory chemicals and
semiconductors.
This substance is used in the following areas:
scientific research and development.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
machinery and vehicles,
chemicals and
electrical, electronic and optical equipment.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
in processing aids at industrial sites,
in the production of articles,
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates) and
as processing aid.
Manufacture
ECHA has no public registered data on the routes by which this substance is most likely to be released to the environment.
The InfoCard summarises the non-confidential data on substances as held in the databases of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), including data provided by third parties. The InfoCard is automatically generated. Information requirements under different legislative frameworks may therefore not be up–to–date or complete. Substance manufacturers and importers are responsible for consulting official publications. This InfoCard is covered by the ECHA Legal Disclaimer.
about INFOCARD - Last updated: 06/09/2023