Di-Acetone Alcohol

Di acetone alcohol (also known as DAA, 4-hydroxy-4methyl-2-pentanone, and diacetone) is a clear, colourless, liquid that is soluble in water and miscible in oil and that has a mild odour. It has the formula C6H12O2. It occurs naturally in the plant Sleepy Grass (achnatherum robustum) and is also prepared synthetically for use in the chemical and industrial industries.

Storage

Di acetone alcohol is stored in mild steel and /or stainless steel tanks and/or drums and can be transported by bulk vessels or tank trucks. It should be stored in an area that is well ventilated and that is away from sunlight, ignition sources, and other forms of heat. For transportation purposes it comes into packing group III, hazard class 3.3 and is an irritant. It has a specific gravity of 0.938 and a flash point of 59 °C (closed cup).