SAFETY DATA SHEET acc.

to 453/2010/EC

ACETIC ACID 100%

1

IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE AND OF THE COMPANY

1.1

Product identifier
Trade Name:

1.2

Lenzing Acetic acid 100%

Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture
Manufacture of food products
This sector of use is not covered by REACh, if necessary, exposition scenario 1 can be used.)
sector of use category
SU
4
exposition scenario
1 - Manufacturing of acetic acid
Manufacture of acetic acid or use as an intermediate or process chemical or extraction agent. Including
recycling/recorvery, material transfers, storage, sampling, associated laboratory activities, maintenance and
loading (including marine vessel/barge, road/rail car and bulk container).
sector of use category
SU
3, 8, 9
process category
PROC
1, 2, 3, 4, 8a, 8b, 15
environmental release category
ERC
1
exposition scenario
1 - Manufacturing of acetic acid
loading (including marine vessel/barge, rail/road car and IBC loading) and repacking (including drums and
small packs) of substance including its distribution and associated laboratory activities
sector of use category
SU
3, 8, 9
process category
PROC
1, 2, 3, 4, 8a, 8b, 15
environmental release category
ERC
1 (loading)
2 (repacking)
exposition scenario
2 - Distribution of acetic acid
Use as an intermediate of acetic acid
This scenario is covered by ES1 Manufacturing of acetic acid
Expositionsszenarium / exposition scenario
3 - Use as an intermediate of acetic acid
Formulation, packing and re-packing of the substance and its mixtures in batch or continuous operations,
including storage, materials transfers, mixing, large and small scale packing, maintenance and associated
laboratoy activities
sector of use category
SU
3, 10
process category
PROC
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8a, 8b, 9, 14, 15
environmental release category
ERC
2
exposition scenario
4 - Formulation of acetic acid
Covers the use as a component of cleaning products including transfer from storage, pouring/unloading
from drums or containers. Exposures during mixing/diluting in the preparatory phase and cleaning activities
(including spraying, brushing, dipping, wiping, automated and by hand), related equipment cleaning and
mainenance.
sector of use category
SU
3, 5, 6
process category
PROC
2, 3, 4, 7, 8a, 8b, 10, 13
environmental release category
ERC
4
exposition scenario
5 - Use of acetic acid in cleaning agents
industrial

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Covers the use as a component of cleaning products including pouring/unloading from drums or containers;
and exposures during mixing/diluting in the preparatory phase and cleaning activities (including spraying,
brushing, dipping, wiping automated and by hand).
sector of use category
SU
22
process category
PROC
1, 2, 3, 4, 8a, 8b, 10, 11, 13
environmental release category
ERC
8A, 8D
exposition scenario
6 - Use of acetic acid in cleaning agents
professional
Use of acetic acid in cleaning agents consumer
no detailled description available
sector of use category
process category
environmental release category
exposition scenario

SU
no information
PROC
no information
ERC
no information
7 - Use of acetic acid in cleaning agents
consumer

Manufacture of substance A or use as an intermediate or process chemical or extraction agent. Including

recycling/recovery, material transfer, storage, sampling, associated laboratory activities, maintenance and
loading (including marine vessel/barge, road/rail car and bulk container)
sector of use category
SU
3, 10
process category
PROC
1, 2, 3, 4, 8a, 8b, 15
environmental release category
ERC
1
exposition scenario
8 - Use of acetic acid in oil field drilling
industrial
Use as an agrochemical excipient for application by manual or machine spraying, smokes and fogging,
including storage, equipment clean-downs and disposal
sector of use category
SU
3, 10
process category
PROC
1, 2, 3, 4, 8a, 8b, 15
environmental release category
ERC
1
exposition scenario
9 - Use of acetic acid in agrochemicals
professional
no detailled description available
sector of use category
process category
environmental release category
exposition scenario

SU
no information
PROC
no information
ERC
no information
10 - Use of acetic acid in agrochemicals
consumer

Use of the substance within laboratory settings, including material transfer and equipment cleaning.
sector of use category
SU
3, 10
process category
PROC
10, 15
environmental release category
ERC
4
exposition scenario
11 - Use of acetic acid in laboratory reagents
industrial
Use of small quantities wiithin laboratory settings, including material transfer and equipment cleaning.
sector of use category
SU
22
process category
PROC
10, 15
environmental release category
ERC
8A
exposition scenario
12 - Use of acetic acid in laboratory reagents
profesional

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Covers the use of the substance for the treatment of water at industrial facilities in open and closed
systems.
sector of use category
SU
3, 8, 9
process category
PROC
1, 2, 3, 4, 8a, 8b, 15
environmental release category
ERC
1
exposition scenario
13 - Use of acetic acid in water treatment
industrial
Covers the use of the substance for the treatment of water in open and closed systems.
sector of use category
SU
3, 8, 9
process category
PROC
1, 2, 3, 4, 8a, 8b, 15
environmental release category
ERC
1
exposition scenario
14 - Use of acetic acid in water treatment
professionell
1.2

uses advised against

none

1.3

Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

supplier

Lenzing Aktiengesellschaft,
Werkstrasse 2
A 4860 Lenzing, Austria
Phone:
+43 7672 701 3262
Facsimile:
+43 7672 701 3111

safety data sheet:

1.4

Marketing and Sales

Marketing and Sales

s.astegger@lenzing.com

emergency telephone number

Lenzing fire brigade
+43 7672 701 2500
(only in german)

24 hours

United Kingdom
UK: National Poison Information Service
(not for the public)
England: NHS direct (public)
Wales: NHS direct (public)
Scotland: NHS direct (public)

+44 (0) 844 892 0111

24 hours

+44 (0) 845 4647

+44 (0) 845 4647
+44 (0) 8454 242424

24 hours
24 hours
24 hours

Ireland
Poisons information center
of Ireland (for professionals) Dublin

+353 (0) 1 8379964

+353 (0) 1 8092566

24 hours

HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

2.1

Classification of the substance or mixture

Information acc. GHS (1272/2008/EC)
flam. liq. 3
skin corr 1B
Information acc. 67/548/EC and 1999/45/EC
C
Corrosive

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Food additive. Ingestion of diluted acetic acid is quite harmless.
2.2

Label elements
Information acc. GHS (1272/2008/EC)

DANGER

H226
H314

Flammable liquid and vapour.

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Information acc. 67/548/EC and 1999/45/EC

R 10
Flammable.
R 34
Causes burns.
2.3

Other hazards
not a PBT substance
not a vPvB substance
no other hazards

COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
Formula:
CAS number
Index number
EINECS number:

Acetic acid
CH3CO2H
64-19-7
607-002-00-6
200-580-7

REACh registration number:

01-2119475328-30-0036

FIRST AID MEASURES

4.1

Description of first aid measures

Inhalation:
Fresh air, rest, half-upright position. Refer for medical attention.
Skin contact:
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse with plenty of water. Wash with
water (or 2% Na2CO3-solution) for several times. Refer for medial
attention.
Ingestion:
Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give plenty of water to drink.
Refer for medical attention.
Eye contact:
Open eye lid and rinse for at least 15 minutes with running water.
Remove contact lenses if easily possible. Refer for medical attention.

4.2

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Lethal oral dose 20 70 g for grown-up people.
The symptoms of lung oedema often becomes manifest after some hours time, they are intensified by
physical effort. Rest and medical observation is essential.

4.3

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

no special advise

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FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

5.1

Extinguishing media:
Water, foam or carbonic acid extinguisher.

5.2

special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Above 39 C explosive vapour-air mixtures may be formed. Vapours are heavier than air.

5.3

advice for firefighters

Above 39 C explosive vapour-air mixtures may be formed. Vapours are heavier than air.

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

6.1

Protective equipment and measures:

Remove people form dangerous area.
Protective clothing: Goggles, gloves, special proctection suit.

6.2

Environmental protection:
Inform consumer of drinking, industrial and cooling water.
Measures to dam spoiled material. Use ex-proof pump

6.3

methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Cover remaining material with non-combustible material (ground limestone, dry earth or sand etc.) and
transfer to a safe disposal site.

6.4

reference to other sections

refer to section 8 and 13

HANDLING AND STORAGE

7.1

Precautions for safe handling

Gasmask filter A or compresssed air breathing apparatus, protective goggles, special protection suit.

7.2

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Suitable materials: Acid resistant steel, polyethylen, polypropylen, PTFE, glass.
Avoid higher temperatures.
Do not store together with strong oxidising agents.
Keep apart from open flame and ignition sources.
Store in closed vessels.
Corrosive: Do not store higher than waist-high.

7.3

specific end use(s)

none

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EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION

8.1

Control parameters
Occupational exposure limits:
EU (91/322/EWG; 98/24/EWG; 2000/39/EG;

10mL/m = 25mg/m

2006/15/EG; 2009/161/EU)

United Kingdom (Workplace exposure Limits

EH40/2005)

no limit

Ireland (2007 Code of Practice for the Safety,

Health and Welfare at Work (Chemical
Agents) Regulations 2001)

25mg/m

recommended monitoring procedures

refer to: GESTIS Analytical Methods (http://www.dguv.de/ifa/en/gestis/analytical_methods/index.jsp)
DNEL values
Worker
Worker
general population
general population

short term
long term
short term
long term

local
local
local
local

inhalation
inhalation
inhalation
inhalation

DNEL values
25mg/m
25mg/m
25mg/m
25mg/m

PNEC Werte / PNEC values

PNEC value
3,058mg/L
0,3058mg/L
30,58mg/L
11,36mg/kg dw
1,136mg/kg dw
0,478mg/kg dw
85mg/L

fresh water
marine water
water (intermittent release)
sediment fresh water
sediment marine water
soil
sewage treatment plants

method
assessment factor /
assessment factor /
assessment factor /
statistical extrapolation
statistical extrapolation
statistical extrapolation
assessment factor /

Exposure controls
8.2.
8.2.1 Appropriate engineering controls
No open container and equipment wherever possible. Local exhaust ventilation (control of air flow).
Precautionary measures against spoiling and fire. Remove ignition sources.
8.2.2 Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection:
gas mask filter A or compressed air breathing apparatus

Hand protection:

glove material
glove thickness
break through time
type KCL

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chemical applications
Butyl
natural latex
0,3mm
1mm
>480min
110min
Butoject Art.Nr. 897
Combi Latex Art.Nr. 395

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Hand protection:

food applications
natural latex
0,6mm
32min
Lapren Art.Nr. 706

glove material
glove thickness
break through time
type KCL

Nitrile
0,4mm
59min
Camatril Latex Art.Nr. 729

The protective gloves to be used must comply with the specifications of EC directive 89/686/EEC and the
resultant standard EN374, for example KCL 897 Butoject, KCL 295 Combi Latex, KCL 706 Lapren or KCL
729 Camatril. The breakthrough times stated above were determined by KCL in laboratory tests acc. to EN
374 with samples of the recommended glove types. This recommendation applies only to the product stated
in the safety data sheet and supplied by us as well to the purpose specified by us. When dissolving in or
mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN374 please contact the
supplier of CE- approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D- 36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de)
Eye protection:

Tightly sealing protection goggles

body protection:

acid resistant work wear, special protection suit when necessary

General protective and hygiene measures:

Remove contaminated clothing immediately.

Avoid eye and skin contact !

8.2.3 Environmental exposure controls

In the chemcial safety assessment no hazard was identified. Therefore an exposure estimation and risk
characterization is not necessary.

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

9.1

Information on basic physical and chemical properties

data according chemical safety report for 100% acetic acid
Appearance
shape
Liquid
Colour
Colourless
odour:
Pungent, vinegar-like.
Melting point:
Boiling point:
Density:
Vapour pressure:
Solubility:

9.2

partition coefficient n-octanol/water:

Flash point:
Flammability limits:
Ignition temp.:
dissociation constant
viscosity

16,64C (289,64K at 1013hPa)

117,9C (390,9K at 1013hPa)
1,0446 g/cm (at 25C)
20,79 hPa (at 25C)
602,9g/L (at 25C)
Mixable with water in any proportion.
log POW = -0,17
39 C
4 19,9 Vol%
ca. 463C
pKa = 4,756 at 25C
1,056mPa*s at 25C

Other information
pH-value 30%
pH-value 40%
pH-value 50 %

1,7
1,5
1,3

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STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

10.1

Reactivity
non reactive

10.2

chemical stability
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions.

10.3

Possibility of hazardous reactions

Violent reaction in case of contact with strong basic substances (NaOH, KOH), oxidising agents and other
reactive materials. Development of hydrogen in contact with carbon-steel and several metals.

10.4

conditions to avoid
Above 39 C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
No decomposition if used in agreed manner.

10.5

Incompatible materials
Violent reaction in case of contact with strong basic substances (NaOH, KOH), oxidising agents and other
reactive materials. Development of hydrogen in contact with carbon-steel and several metals.

10.6

Hazardous decomposition products

no information

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TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

11.1

Information on toxicological effects

a) Acute toxicity:
LD50
LD50
LD50

3310 mg/kg
4960 mg/kg
3530 mg/kg

LC50
>16000ppm (4h)
LC50
5620ppm (1h)
RD50
227 ppm (1h)
no such properties

rat, oral
mouse, oral
rat, oral

Klimisch rating
2 (reliable with restrictions)
2 (reliable with restrictions)
4 (not assignable)

rat, inhalation
mouse, inhalation
mouse, inhalation

4 (not assignable)
4 (not assignable)
2 (reliable with restrictions)

b) skin corrosion/irritation
Acetic acid (25%) is corrossive
c) serious eye damage/irritation
Acetic acid (25%) is corrosive
d) respiratory or skin sensitisation
no such properties
e) germ cell mutagenicity
no such properties

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f) carcinogenicity
no such properties
g) reproductive toxicity
no such properties
h) STOT-single exposure
no such properties
i) STOT-repeated exposure
no such properties
j) aspiration hazard
no such properties

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ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

12.1

Toxicity
Fish toxicity (short term)
species
method
Oncorhynchus
fresh water
mykiss
OECD203

test material
acetate ion

Values used for chemical safety assessment

LC50
freshwater
LC50
marine water

300,82mg/L
300,82mg/L

acetate ion
acetate ion

aquatic invertebrates (short term)

species
method
test material
Daphnia magna fresh water
acetate ion
OECD202

result
EC50 (48h):
>300,82mg/L

ranking
2 (reliable with restrictions)
key study

Values used for chemical safety assessment

EC/LC50
freshwater

300,82mg/L

acetate ion

Algae and aquatic plants

species
method
Sceletonema
salt water
costatum
ISO10253

result
EC50 (72h):
>300,82mg/L

ranking
2 (reliable with restrictions)
key study

300,82mg/L

acetate ion

test material
acetate ion

Values used for chemical safety assessment

EC/LC50
saltwater
12.2

result
ranking
LC50 (96h): >300,82mg/L 2 (reliable with restrictions)
key study

Persistence and degradability

compartment
method
soil
laboratory;
loamy sand
water
BOD procedure

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test material
Acetic acid

result
DT50: 2 days

Acetic acid

96% after 20
days

ranking
2 (reliable with restrictions)
key study
2 (reliable with restrictions)
key study
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air

calculation

Acetic acid

DT50: days

2 (reliable with restrictions)

key study

Acetic acid is readily degradable

12.3

Bioaccumulative potential
Non bioaccumulable (log KOW: -0,23; BCF 3,16)
Acetic acid is not bioaccumulable

12.4

Mobility in soil
method
test material
result
QSAR
Acetic acid
KOC: 1,153
Acetic acid has a low potential for adsorption

12.5

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

no PBT or vPvB properties

12.6

Other adverse effects

keine / none

13

DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

ranking
key study

EU
category (acc. 91/689/EEC): 06 01 06

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TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ACETIC ACID, SOLUTION, more than 80% acid by mass
RID /ADR
IMDG
ICAO
IATA
2789
2789
2789
2789
ACETIC ACID, SOLUTION, more than 80% acid by mass
8 (3)
8 (3)
8 (3)
8 (3)
II
II
II
II
no marine pollutant
none

14.1
14.2
14.3
14.4
14.5
14.6
14.7

UN number
UN proper shipping name
Transport hazard class(es)
Packing group
Environmental hazards
Special precautions for user
Transport in bulk according to Annex II of
MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code

15

REGULATORY INFORMATION

15.1

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

not appropriate

Regulation (EC) No 2037/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 June 2000 on
substances that deplete the ozone layer.
not appropriate

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Regulation (EC) No 850/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on persistent
organic pollutants and amending Directive 79/117/EEC.
not appropriate
Regulation (EC) No 689/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 concerning the
export and import of dangerous chemicals
not appropriate
COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 96/82/EC of 9 December 1996 on the control of major-accident hazards involving
dangerous substances
not appropriate
Council Directive 1999/13/EC of 11 March 1999 on the limitation of emissions of volatile organic compounds
due to the use of organic solvents in certain activities and installations
appropriate (mind intended use)
Regulation (EC) No 273/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 February 2004 on drug
precursors
not appropriate
WGK 1 (VwVwS Anhang 2)
15.2

Chemical safety assessment

For this product a chemical safety assessment was carried out.
The extended safety data sheet containing the exposition scenarios will be provided upon request.

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OTHER INFORMATION
Information acc. GHS (1272/2008/EC)
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour.
H314
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
P210
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
P241
Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting//equipment.
P260
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P280
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P303+ IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with
P361+ water/shower.
P353
P305+ IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present
P351+ and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P338
Information acc. 67/548/EC and 1999/45/EC
R10
Flammable.
R34
Causes burns.
S01/02 Keep locked up and out of the reach of children.
S23
Do not breathe vapour/aerosol.
S26
In case of contact with eyes rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S45
In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
Used abbreviations and acronyms can be looked up at www.wikipedia.org.

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Provide adequate information, instruction and training for operators.
Change
The information contained herein is accurate to the best of our knowledge and belief. It is intended to
describe the product from a point of view of health and safety requirements. It is not therefore constructed as
guaranteeing specific properties. For specific product information consult product specification

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