ACETICACID,GLACIAL

MaterialSafetyDataSheet
ACETICACID,GLACIAL

1.ChemicalProductandCompanyIdentification
MSDSName:ACETICACID,GLACIAL

SynonymsorGenericID:AceticAcid,Glacial,Ethanoicacid,MethaneCarboxylic
Acid.
Formula:CH3COOH MolecularWt:60.05

2.Composition/InformationonIngredients

CAS# Chemical Percent EINECS/ELINCS TLV Hazard

Name
64197 AceticAcid, 99% 2005807 (TWA) 10 Corrosive
Glacial ppm

HazardSymbols:C,B3 RiskPhrases:1035

3.HazardsIdentification

EMERGENCYOVERVIEW
Appearance:aceticacidisaclear,colourlessliquidabove16degCandcolourless,
ice like crystals below 16 deg C. Has a strong, pungent odour of vinegar.
Hygroscopic.COMBUSTIBLELIQUIDANDVAPOUR.Vapourisheavierthanairand
mayspreadlongdistances.Distantignitionandflashbackarepossible.Harmfulif
inhaledorswallowed.Vapourisirritatingtotherespiratorytract.Maycauselung
injuryeffects may be delayed. Concentrated solutions are CORROSIVE to eyes
and skin. Causes permanent eye damage, including blindness, and skin burns,
including tissue death and permanent scarring. May be an aspiration hazard.
Swallowingorvomitingoftheliquidmayresultinaspirationintothelungs.
TargetOrgans:Teeth,eyes,skin,mucousmembranes.

PotentialHealthEffects
PrimaryRoute(s)ofEntry:Inhalationandingestion.Skincontact.Skinabsorption.
Effects of Acute Exposure: May be fatal by ingestion, inhalation or skin
absorption.Corrosive.
LD50/LC50: CAS# 64197: Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 5620 ppm/1H. Oral, rat:
LD503310mg/kg.Skin,rabbit:LD50=1060mg/kg.
Eyes:Causessevereeyeirritation.Maycausesevereburnsandlossofvision.May
causepermanentdamage.Lachrymator.
Skin:Causessevereskinburns.Defattingdermatitiswithprolongeduse.
Ingestion: May causes severe and permanent damage to the digestive tract.
Causesseverepain,nausea,vomiting,diarrhoea.Burnsin
mouth,pharynxandgastrointestinaltract.Convulsions.Kidneydamage.Vomiting
ofblood,Shock,possiblecoma,andpossibledeath.
Inhalation: Effects may be delayed. Causes chemical burns to the respiratory
tract.Maycauserespiratorytractinflammation.
Destructive to tissues of mucous membranes. Headache. Nausea. Vomiting,
Bronchopneumoniaandpulmonaryedema.Chemical
pneumonitis.Corrosive.Maybefatal.Centralnervoussystemdepression.

Effects of Chronic Exposure: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause

dermatitis.Repeatedinhalationmaycausechronic
bronchitis. Repeated exposure may cause erosion of teeth. Conjunctivitis,
darkenedcolorationoftheskinanddentalerosion.
Pharyngitis, constipation and possible skin sensitizer. Longterm exposure may
causecumulativesystemicinjury,particularlytovital
organs such as the liver and kidneys. To the best of our knowledge, the chronic
toxicityofthissubstancehasnotbeenfullyinvestigated.

4.FirstAidMeasures
Eyes:Flushskinandeyeswithcopiousamountsofwaterforatleast15minutes,
holdinglidsaparttoensureflushingoftheentire
surface.Contactwithliquidorvaporcausessevereburnsandpossibleirreversible
eyedamage.Getmedicalaidimmediately.
Skin:Getmedicalaidimmediately.Immediatelyflushskinwithplentyofsoapand
waterforatleast15minuteswhileremoving
contaminatedclothingandshoes.Washclothesbeforereuse.Discardshoes.
Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 24
cupfulsofmilkorwater.Consultaphysicianimmediately.
Nevergiveanythingbymouthtoanunconsciousperson.Keeppatientwarmand
quiet.
Inhalation:Getmedicalaidimmediately.Removepatientfromexposuretofresh
airimmediately.Administerapprovedoxygensupplyif
breathing is difficult. Administer artificial respiration or CPR if breathing has
ceased.Callaphysician.
NotestoPhysician:Treatsymptomaticallyandsupportively.
Antidote:Nospecificantidoteexists.

5.FireFightingMeasures
General Information: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent contact
withskinandeyes.Wearaselfcontainedbreathing
apparatus (SCBA) to prevent contact with thermal decomposition products.
Reactswithmostmetalstoformhighlyflammablehydrogen
gaswhichcanformexplosivemixtureswithair.Coolcontainerswithwaterspray.
Dispersevapourswithwatersprayiftheyhavenot
ignited.
Extinguishing Media: For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water
sprayoralcoholresistantfoam.Usewaterspraytocool
fireexposedcontainers.
AutoignitionTemperature:800F(426.67C)
FlashPoint:103F(39.44C)
NFPARating:Health3,Flammability2,Instability0.
ExplosionLimits:Lower:5.4Upper:16
Special Fire and Explosion Hazards: Flash back along vapour trail may occur;
eliminate sources of ignition. Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions. Empty
container may contain explosive or flammable residue. Hazardous combustion
productsOxidesofcarbon.

6.AccidentalReleaseMeasures
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in
Section8.
Spills/Leaks: Use water spray to dilute spill to a nonflammable mixture. Avoid
runoffintostormsewersandditcheswhichleadto
waterways. Wash area with soap and water. Use water spray to disperse the
gas/vapor.Removeallsourcesofignition.Provide
ventilation. Cover with material such as dry soda ash or calcium carbonate and
placeintoaclosedcontainerfordisposal.
Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled: Evacuate. Shut off all
sourcesofignition.Wearselfcontainedbreathing
apparatus,rubberbootsandheavyrubbergloves.Absorbonsandorvermiculite
andplaceinaclosedcontainerfordisposal.Ventilate
areaandwashspillsiteaftermaterialpickupiscomplete.
Waste disposal method: Burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an after
burnerandscrubber.Accordingtoallapplicable
regulations.Avoidrunoff.

7.HandlingandStorage
Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and
washbeforereuse.Usewithadequateventilation.
Empty containers retain product residue (liquid and/or vapor), and can be
dangerous.Avoidcontactwithheat,sparksandflame.Donot
get on skin or in eyes. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Do not pressurize, cut,
weld,braze,solder,drill,grind,orexposeemptycontainers
toheat,sparksoropenflames.Donotgetineyes,oronskinorclothing.Wash
wellafteruse.Inaccordancewithgoodstorageand
handling practices. Do not allow smoking or food consumption while being
handled.
Storage: Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep from contact with
oxidizingmaterials.Storeinacool,dry,wellventilatedarea
away from incompatible substances. Store in a suitable container in a dry area
abovethesubstancesfreezingpoint.Donotstorenear
alkaline substances. Store in a cool, dry, wellventilated area away from heated
areas,sparksandflame.Storeawayfromacids,alkalies
and oxidizing materials. Product is highly hydroscopic. Keep tightly closed.
Vapoursareheavierthanairandmaytravelalongtheground
or pool in low areas. Because vapour is heavy, ventilation must be provided at
floorlevelaswellasathigherplaces.
StorageCode:White.

8.ExposureControl/PersonalProtection
EngineeringControls:Useadequategeneralorlocalexhaustventilationtokeep
airborneconcentrationsbelowthepermissible
exposurelimits.
ExposureLimits:
ChemicalName ACGH NIOSH OSHA
Aceticacid,glacial 10 ppm TWA; 25 10 ppm TWA; 25 10ppmTWA;25
mg/m3 TWA; 15 mg/m3 TWA; 15 mg/m3TWA
ppmSTEL;37 ppm STEL; 37
mg/m3STEL mg/m3STEL

OSHAVacatedPELsAceticacid:10ppmTWA;25mg/m3TWA.

PersonalProtectiveEquipment
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as
describedbyOSHAseyeandfaceprotectionregulations
in29CFR1910.133.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective neoprene or polyethylene gloves to prevent
skinexposure.Apronorclothingsufficienttoprotectskin.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Neoprene,PVCorpolyethyleneapronorclothingsufficientto
protectskin.
Respiratory Protection: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR
1910.134.AlwaysuseaNIOSHapprovedrespirator
when necessary. Wear appropriate OSHA/MSHA approved chemical cartridge
respirator.IfmorethanTLV,donotbreathevapour.Wear
selfcontainedbreathingapparatus.
Ventilation:Useonlyinachemicalfumehood.Adequateventilationtomaintain
vapour/dustbelowTLV.
OtherProtectiveEquipment:Makeeyebathandemergencyshoweravailable.

9.PhysicalandChemicalProperties
PhysicalState: Liquid
Appearance: Colourless
Odour: Pungentodouraceticodour(vinegarlike)
pH: 2.4(1Msolutioninwater(approx.6%))
VapourPressure: 1.52kPa(11.4mmHg)at200C
VapourDensity: 2.07(air=1)
EvaporationRate: 0.97(nButylacetate=1)
ViscosityDynamic: 1.22 mPa.s (1.22 centipoises) (100% w/w),
2.39mPa.s(90%w/w)@200C.
BoilingPoint: 117.90C(244.20F)glacial
Freezing/MeltingPoint: 100%(w/w):16.60C(61.90F);80.6%
(w/w):7.40C(18.70F)
DecompositionTemperature: Noinformationavailable.
Solubility: Solubleinallproportionsinwater,ethanol,
acetone, diethyl ether, glycerol and
benzene.
SpecificGravity/Density: 100% (w/w): 1.5 @20 0C; 80% (w/w): 1.8
@150C
MolecularFormula: C2H4O2
MolecularWeight: 60.0268

10.StabilityandReactivity
ChemicalStability:Stableatroomtemperatureinclosedcontainersundernormal
storageandhandlingconditions.
ConditionstoAvoid:Incompatiblematerials,ignitionsources,excessheat.Reacts
withmostcommonmetalstoproducehydrogen.
Oxidizing agents, acids, alkalies, chromic acid, peroxides. Alcohols. Sparks or
flame.Amines.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Acetaldehyde, 2aminoethanol,
ammoniumnitrate,brominepentafluoride,chlorinetrifluoride,
chlorosulfonic acid, chromic acid, chronic anhydride + acetic anhydride, diallyl
methylcarbinol+ozone,ethylenediamine,ethyleneimine,
hydrogen peroxide, nitric acid, nitric acid + acetone, oleum, perchloric acid,
permanganates,phosphorusisocyanate,phosphorus
trichloride, potassium hydroxide, potassiumtbutoxide, sodium hydroxide,
sodiumperoxide,andxylene.SeeNFPAFireProtection
Guideforspecifics.
HazardousDecompositionProducts:Carbonmonoxide,carbondioxide.
HazardousPolymerization:Hasnotbeenreported.
ReactionProduct(s):Contactwithincompatiblematerialsmaycauseexplosionor
fire.

11.ToxicologicalInformation
RTECS:CAS#64197
LD50/LC50: CAS# 64197: Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 5620 ppm/1H. Oral, rat:
LD50=3310mg/kg.Skin,rabbit:LD50=1060mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity: CAS# 64197: Not listed as carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH,
NTP,OSHA,orCAProp65.
Epidemiology:Noinformationavailable.
Teratogenicity:EffectsofNewborn:behavioral,orlratTDLo=700mg/kg.
Reproductive:Fertility:maleindex,ittratTDLo=400mg/kg.
Mutagenicity:Noinformationavailable.
Neurotoxicity:Noinformationavailable.
12.EcologicalInformation
Ecotoxicity:Noinformationavailable.
Bluegill (fresh water) TLm = 75 ppm/96H Goldfish (fresh water) TLm = 100
ppm/96HShrimp(aeratedwater)LC50=100330ppm/48H.
Environmental: Substance spreads on soil surface and penetrates at rate
dependent on soil type and water content. Substance readily degrades in water
andshowslittlepotentialforbioaccumulation.
Physical:Noinformationavailable
Other:None.

13.DisposalConsiderations
Disposeofinamannerconsistentwithfederal,provincial/state/territorial,and
localregulations.
RCRADMaximumConcentrationofContaminants:Noneofthecomponentsare
onthislist.
RCRADSeriesChronicToxicityReferenceLevels:Noneofthecomponentsare
onthislist.
RCRAFSeriesWastes:Noneofthecomponentsareonthislist.
RCRAPSeriesWastes:Noneofthecomponentsareonthislist.
RCRAUSeriesWastes:Noneofthecomponentsareonthislist.
RCRA Substances Banned from Land Disposal: None of the components are on
thislist.
14.TransportInformation
Proper Shipping Name: ACETIC ACID, GLACIAL; or ACETIC ACID SOLUTION, more
than80percentacid,bymass
HazardClass:8(3)UNNumber:UN2789PackingGroup:II
15.RegulatoryInformation
USFederal
TSCA:CAS#64197islistedontheTSCAInventory.
HealthandSafetyReportingList:Noneofthecomponentsareonthislist.
ChemicalTestRules:Noneofthecomponentsareonthislist.
TSCASection12b:Noneofthecomponentsareonthislist.
TSCASignificantNewUseRule(SNUR):Noneofthecomponentsareonthislist.
CERCLAReportableQuantities(RQ):CAS#64197:finalRQ=5000pounds(2270
kg).
SARAThresholdPlanningQuantities(TPQ):Noneofthecomponentsareonthis
list.
SARAHazardCategories:CAS#64197:acute,chronic,flammable.
SARASection313:Noneofthecomponentsareonthislist.
CleanAirActHazardousAirPollutants(HAPs):Noneofthecomponentsareon
thislist.
CleanAirActClass1OzoneDepletors:Noneofthecomponentsareonthislist.
CleanAirActClass2OzoneDepletors:Noneofthecomponentsareonthislist.
CleanWaterActHazardousSubstances:CAS#64197islistedasaHazardous
SubstanceundertheCWA.
CleanWaterActPriorityPollutants:Noneofthecomponentsareonthislist.
CleanWaterActToxicPollutants:Noneofthecomponentsareonthislist.
OSHAHighlyHazardous:Noneofthecomponentsareonthislist.

European/InternationalRegulations
EuropeanLabellinginAccordancewithECDirectives:
HazardSymbols:C
RiskPhrases:R35Causessevereburns.
SafetyPhrases:S23Donotinhalegas/fumes/vapour/spray.
S26Incaseofcontactwitheyes,rinseimmediatelywithplentyofwaterandseek
medicaladvice.
WGK(WaterDanger/Protection):Noinformationavailable.

16.OtherInformation
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