Acetic Acid Glacial

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Acetic Acid Glacial

Other Names

Ethanoic Acid

Product Number(s)

10040, 10041, EMS10040, EMS10041

CAS Number

64-19-7

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Company Details

Emergency Contact Details

2. Hazards Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Label Elements

Signal Words

None

Hazard Statement(s)

• Flammable liquid and vapour.
• Harmful in contact with skin.
• Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary Statement(s)

• Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
• Keep container tightly closed.
• Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
• Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment.
• Use only non-sparking tools.
• Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
• Do not breathe dusts or mists.
• Wash thoroughly after handling.
• Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Primary route(s) of entry

Human Health

Inhalation

Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

Ingestion

Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

Eyes

Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.

Skin

(or hair) Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Environment

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

No information provided.

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Drink plenty of water and provide fresh air. Call for a doctor immediately.

Inhalation

In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.

Skin Contact

Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product. Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.

Eye Contact

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.

Other Information

No further relevant information available.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire

CO₂, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.

HAZCHEM

No further relevant information available.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.

Environmental precautions

• Dilute with plenty of water.
• Do not allow to enter sewers/surface or ground water.

Methods and materials for containment and clean up

• Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
• Use neutralising agent.
• Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
• Ensure adequate ventilation.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling

• Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
• Prevent formation of aerosols.
• Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
• Protect against electrostatic charges.

Conditions for safe storage

Keep container tightly sealed.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

Engineering controls

• Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
• Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
• Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
• Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection

Tightly sealed goggles.

Skin protection

Wear protective gloves. The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/the substance/the preparation. Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation. The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.

Body protection

Not available.

Respiratory protection

In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use self-contained respiratory protective device.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance

Clear liquid

Odour

Pungent

pH

2.4

Vapour Pressure

14.66546hPa

Density

1.01g/cm³

Boiling Point

118°C

Melting Point

16.6°C

Solubility

Fully miscible

Specific Gravity of Density

Not available.

Flash Point

39°C

Flammable (Explosive) Limits

• Lower 4 Vol%
• Upper 19.9 Vol%

Ignition Temperature

Not determined.

Formula

Not available.

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity

No further relevant information.

Chemical stability

No decomposition if used according to specifications.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

No dangerous reactions known.

Conditions to avoid

No further relevant information available.

Incompatible materials

No further relevant information available.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects

• Oral LD50 3310 mg/kg (rat)
• Dermal LD50 1060mg/kg (rabbit)

Eye contact

Strong caustic effect.

Skin contact

Strong caustic effect on skin and mucous membranes.

Ingestion

Swallowing will lead to a strong caustic effect on mouth and throat and to the danger of perforation of oesophagus and stomach.

Inhalation

No sensitising effects known.

Toxicity and irritation

Not available.

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity

No further relevant information available.

Persistence and degradability

No further relevant information available.

Bioaccumulative potential

No further relevant information available.

Other adverse effects

• Water hazard class 1: slightly hazardous for water.
• Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
• Must not reach sewage water or drainage ditch undiluted or unneutralised.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM

No further relevant information available.

UN Number

UN2789

Proper shipping name

2789ACETIC ACID, GLACIAL

Transport hazard class

Class 8 Corrosive substances.

Packing group

II

Environmental hazard

Not applicable.

Special precautions for users

• Warning: Corrosive substances.
• Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 83
• EMS Number: F-E,S-C
• Segregation groups: Acids
• Stowage Category: A
• Segregation Code: SG36 Stow "separated from" SGG18-alkalis.
• SG49 Stow "separated from" SGG6-cyanides.

Additional information

• Limited quantities (LQ): 1L
• Excepted quantities: Code: E2
• Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30mL
• Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500mL
• Transport category: 2
• Tunnel restriction code: D/E

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number

S2, S5, S6

Other Information

A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date

8 February 2023

Comments

This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.