Is acetone classified as a dangerous good for shipping?

Yes. Acetone is UN 1090, Class 3 (Flammable Liquid), Packing Group II. It requires a DG-cleared forwarder and proper UN-approved packaging (steel drums or IBC totes). We arrange DG-compliant ocean and air freight to every major port worldwide.

Which grade should I use for electronics / semiconductor cleaning?

Electronic grade acetone (≥99.99%, ultra-low non-volatile residue and trace metal content) is recommended for semiconductor wet processing, PCB cleaning and photoresist stripping. For less critical electronic cleaning, ACS reagent grade is often sufficient.

Technical · Specialty · Analytical · Electronic Grade

Acetone, any grade.

High-purity acetone (CAS 67-64-1, propanone) for specialty synthesis, industrial cleaning, paints & coatings, plastics, electronics and analytical labs. Eight grades from Technical (≥99.5%) to Electronic (≥99.99%). USP / IP / EP compliant. COA per batch. DG-cleared shipping to any port.

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Functional roles

What acetone does in your process

Acetone is the workhorse polar aprotic solvent — miscible with water and most organics, fast-evaporating, low residue. Five core roles across specialty, manufacturing, electronics and analytical chemistry:

Specialty Solvent

API synthesis, recrystallisation, equipment cleaning, granulation. Class 3 ICH residual solvent — well-tolerated, low toxicity.

USP IP EP

Lacquer & Coating Thinner

Dissolves nitrocellulose, acrylic and alkyd resins. Used to thin lacquers, inks, varnishes and clean spray equipment between colour changes.

Technical Anhydrous

Plastic & Resin Solvent

Welds PVC, ABS, acrylic and polystyrene. Backbone solvent for fiberglass and polyester resin systems. Strips epoxy and 2K paints.

Technical USP

Electronics Cleaning

Removes flux, photoresist and organic residues from PCBs and semiconductor surfaces. Ultra-low non-volatile residue and trace metals.

Electronic ACS

Analytical & HPLC

HPLC mobile phase, GC headspace, UV-spectrometry, recrystallisation, glassware rinsing. Tight specs on water, residue and UV cut-off.

HPLC ACS Spectro

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Grade	Purity	Key Feature	Best For	Industry
Acetone — Technical	≥ 99.5%	General-purpose solvent · low cost	Paints, plastics, adhesives, cleaning, fiberglass	Industrial
Acetone — USP	≥ 99.5% · USP monograph	USP grade	API synthesis, recrystallisation, US-market specialty	Specialty
Acetone — IP	≥ 99.5% · IP monograph	IP grade	Indian-market API + formulation manufacturing	Specialty
Acetone — EP	≥ 99.5% · EP monograph	EP grade	EU-market specialty, regulated medicinal use	Specialty
Acetone — ACS Reagent	≥ 99.5% · ACS specs	Low water · low residue on evaporation	Analytical chemistry, quantitative work, prep	Analytical
Acetone — HPLC	≥ 99.9% · 0.2µm filtered	UV-transparent · ultra-low residue	HPLC mobile phase, gradient elution, prep HPLC	Analytical
Acetone — Spectrophotometric	≥ 99.9% · UV cut-off 330nm	Low UV absorbance	UV-Vis spectroscopy (≥330 nm), photochemistry, fluorescence sample prep	Analytical
Acetone — Electronic	≥ 99.99% · ppb-level metals	SEMI-spec · ultra-low non-volatile residue	Semiconductor wet processing, photoresist strip, PCB	Electronic
Acetone — Anhydrous	≥ 99.8% · < 0.1% H₂O	Water-free · Karl Fischer verified	Moisture-sensitive synthesis, lithium chemistry, coatings	Specialty
Acetone — Cosmetic	≥ 99.5% · cosmetic specs	Skin-contact compliant	Nail polish remover, skin defatting, cosmetic prep	Cosmetic

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If you already know the application but not the grade, start here. Each segment shows the grades formulators reach for most often, with the role they play.

Specialty & Lab

API synthesis, recrystallisation, equipment cleaning, HPLC mobile phase, analytical prep. USP / IP / EP monograph grades with full COA, DMF letter on request.

Acetone — USP
US-market specialty · API solvent

Acetone — IP
IP grade

Acetone — EP
EU specialty · regulated medicinal

Acetone — HPLC
Mobile phase · gradient elution

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Paints, Plastics & Coatings

Lacquer thinner, resin solvent, plastic welding, fiberglass & polyester systems, adhesive solvent, degreasing, equipment cleaning between batch changes. Drums, IBCs, ISO tanks.

Technical Grade
Lacquer thinner · cleaning · synthesis

Anhydrous
2K paints · moisture-sensitive resins

Cosmetic Grade
Nail polish remover · personal care

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Electronics & Analytical

Semiconductor wet processing, photoresist stripping, PCB cleaning, optical assembly, UV-Vis spectroscopy, fluorescence work, precision instrument cleaning. Ultra-low residue, controlled metal trace, sealed packaging.

Electronic Grade
Semiconductor · photoresist · PCB

ACS Reagent
Analytical chemistry · quantitative

Spectrophotometric
UV-Vis (≥330 nm) · photochem

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Application matrix

Grade by application

Cross-reference: which grade fits each common application. Useful when you're scoping a new process and need a shortlist.

Application	Recommended Grades
API Synthesis & Recrystallisation	USPIPEPAnhydrous
Lacquer / Paint / Ink Thinner	TechnicalAnhydrous
Plastic / Resin Solvent (PVC, ABS, PMMA)	TechnicalUSP
Fiberglass & Polyester Resin	Technical
Adhesive Solvent / Plastic Welding	TechnicalAnhydrous
Industrial Degreasing & Cleaning	Technical
HPLC Mobile Phase	HPLC
UV-Vis & Fluorescence Spectroscopy	SpectrophotometricHPLC
Analytical Chemistry / Lab Reagent	ACS ReagentHPLC
Semiconductor Wet Processing	Electronic
Photoresist Stripping / PCB Cleaning	ElectronicACS
Nail Polish Remover / Cosmetic	CosmeticTechnical
Automotive (brake / fuel / fiberglass repair)	Technical
Chemical Synthesis Intermediate (MMA, BPA, MIBK)	TechnicalUSP
Cellulose Acetate / Textile	Technical

Common questions

FAQ

If you're new to sourcing acetone — or shopping around — here are the questions procurement and lab managers ask before a quote.

What's the difference between technical and ACS / HPLC grade?

Technical (industrial) is ≥99.5% pure and the right call for paints, plastics, cleaning, and most synthesis. ACS reagent is ≥99.5% with tighter limits on water and non-volatile residue — the standard for analytical chemistry. HPLC is ≥99.9% with ultra-low UV-absorbing impurities and residue, filtered to 0.2 µm — suitable for HPLC mobile phases.

Is your acetone USP / IP / EP compliant?

Yes — our high-purity grade meets USP, IP and EP monograph specs. Full Certificate of Analysis with every batch. DMF letter of access available for regulated markets on request.

Is acetone considered dangerous goods for shipping?

Yes. Acetone is UN 1090, Class 3 (Flammable Liquid), Packing Group II. It requires a DG-cleared forwarder and UN-approved packaging (steel drums or IBC totes). We arrange DG-compliant ocean and air freight to every major port worldwide.

Which grade for semiconductor or electronics cleaning?

Electronic grade (≥99.99%, ppb-level metals, ultra-low non-volatile residue, SEMI-spec packaging) is the standard for semiconductor wet processing, photoresist stripping and critical PCB cleaning. For less critical electronic cleaning, ACS reagent is often sufficient.

What packaging is acetone supplied in?

Standard packaging is UN-approved steel drums (160 kg / 200 L) and IBC totes (~790 kg / 1000 L). ISO tank lots are available for full-container quantities. Smaller pack sizes (1 L, 2.5 L, 5 L glass / HDPE) can be quoted for lab, analytical and electronic-grade requirements.

Do you ship to the US given DEA precursor reporting?

Yes. Acetone is a US DEA List I chemical, which means certain importers and end-users must hold DEA registration and provide pre-shipment documentation. We support customer DEA filings with all required paperwork (COA, SDS, end-use declaration, packing list) for compliant US imports.

Can you supply TDS / SDS / COA before purchase?

Yes. Submit the form on this page and we will share the Technical Data Sheet (TDS), Material Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and a representative Certificate of Analysis (COA) for the grade you've selected. Every shipment carries its own batch-specific COA.