Material Safety Data Sheet ACETIC ACID

1 CHEMICAL IDENTITY

Chemical Name: Acetic Acid , glacial

Chemical Classification : Organic Acid

Synonyms: Vinegar Acid, Ethanoic Acid, Methanecarboxylic Acid Formula: CH3COOH Regulated Identification C.A.S.NO. 64-19-7 Shipping Name : Acetic Acid, Glacial Codes/Label : Acid, Class 8

Trade Name: Acetic Acid UN. NO. 2789

Hazardous waste I.D. No: 16 Hazchem Code : Not assigned HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS 1. Acetic Acid C.A.S.NO. 64-19-7 HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS C.A.S.NO.

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PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL DATA

Boiling Point/Range Melting / Freezing Point

C C

118 16.63

Physical State : Liquid

Appearance : Colourless

Vapour pressure Odour: Vinegar like @ 35oC mm Hg 14.8 @ 25 oC __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Vapour Density (Air = 1) Specific Gravity (Water = 1) 2.07 Solubility in water @ 30oC soluble 1.05 at 20oC Others: Soluble in ethanol and ether

pH: 1 M solution is 2.4

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FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

Flammability Yes LEL UEL 5.3% 16.6 % 427 stable Not determined Smoke, CO, Aldehydes & other products of incomplete combustion. Does not occur Explosive Material : Oxidiser Organic Peroxide No No No Corrosive Material : Others: Nil Yes Flash Point oC Not determined Flash Point oC 40 (OC) (CC)

TDG Flammability 3.3 Autoignition Temperature oC Explosion Sensitivity to Impact Explosion Sensitivity to Static Electricity Hazardous Combustion products Hazardous Polymerization Combustible Liquid : Yes Flammable Material : Pyrophoric Material No No

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REACTIVITY DATA
Chemical Stability Incompatibility with Other material Reactivity Hazardous Reaction Products Material is normally stable at moderate elevated temperature and pressure. Do not add water to this product. Incompatible to strong alkalis, Oxidising Agents, Amines, Nitric Acid, Chromic Acid, Sodium Peroxide. Reacts with bases and oxidising Agents. Smoke, CO, Aldehydes & other products of incomplete combustion.

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HEALTH HAZARD DATA

Routes of Entry Effects of Exposure/ Ingestion, skin and Eyes Ingestion: Can produce deep burns. Skin contact: It may cause deep burns. Eye Contact: Cause eye irritation Symptoms Conjunctivitis, Erosion of exposed teeth. Eye contact will cause immediate burns and possible permanent damage. Emergency Treatment: Eye contact: Irrigate with water immediately for at least 15 minutes including under eyelids. Skin Contact: Wash immediately with copious water. Inhalation : Remove victim to fresh air, rinse mouth and nasal passage, administer artificial Respiration or oxygen. Ingestion: Rinse mouth. Give 3 glasses of milk or water. Do not intubate stomach or stimulate vomiting. L.D50 (Oral-Rat) 3310 mg/kg L.D50 Permissible 10 ppm 25 mg/m3 Odour Threshold 1.0 ppm 24 mg/mg3 Exposure Limit TLV (ACGIH) NFPA Hazard Signals 10 ppm 25 mg/m3 Health 2 STEL 15 ppm Reactivity 1 37 mg/m3 Special

Flammability 2

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PREVENTIVE MEASURES
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MSDS of Acetic Acid

Personal Protective Equipment Handling and Storage Precautions

Rubber gloves, apron to prevent skin contact. Splash proof goggles or face shields. Gas tight goggles to prevent vapour irritation. Eyewash Station and Showers, Respirators. Use with adequate ventilation. Exhaust ducts for ventilation should be acid proof. Detached storage preferred. Store in sealed containers away from oxydising agents and combustible material. Prevent eye, skin contact as this acid is highly corrosive to body tissuses. Suspected areas of high acetic acid concentrations or variable concentration should be tested before employee exposure. Keep above freezeing point as this material expands on solidification and can break glass container.

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EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID MEASURES

FIRE Fire Extinguishing Media Use water spray, Dry chemical powder, Alcohol foam or CO2. Use water to keep fire exposed containers cool. Fire fighters should wear self contained breathing apparatus to protect against suffocating and corrosive vapours. Toxic fumes, gases or vapours may evolve on burning. The vapours may be heavier than air and may travel along the ground to a distant ignition source and flash back. Container may rupture on heating. As mentioned in Health Hazard Data Not known Evacuate all non-essential personnel. PPE must be worn. Disposal of waste by incineration or dispose of neutralised waste in a land fill. Follow local regulation.

Unusual Hazards EXPOSURE First Aid Measures: Antidotes/Dosages: SPILLS Steps to be taken Waste Disposal Method

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/REFERENCES
Keep away from potential source of ignition. Store in well ventilated area. Open container in a well ventilated area. Avoid breathing vapours. Keep containers closed when not in use. Wash thoroughly after handling. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse. Empty containers retain material residue should not be cut braze, solder, drill , grind or expose container to heat, flame, spark or other source of ignition.

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MANUFACTURER/SUPPLIERS DATA
Name of firm : Mailing Address :

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DISCLAIMER
Information contained in this material safety data sheet is believed to be reliable but no representation, guarantee or warranties of any kind are made as to its accuracy, suitability for a particular application or results to be obtained from them.

MSDS of Acetic Acid

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