Guidance

Acetone: health effects and incident management

Information on acetone (also known as propanone) for use in responding to chemical incidents.

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 1 July 2014
• Last updated: 9 December 2024 — See all updates

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Acetone: general information

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Acetone: incident management

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Published 1 July 2014
Last updated 9 December 2024 + show all updates

1. 9 December 2024

   The content of the Incident Management document has been updated.

2. 8 January 2019

   Updated acetone general information leaflet.

3. 8 November 2016

   Updated incident management document.

4. 1 October 2015

   Updated incident management document.

5. 1 July 2014

   First published.