**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS **** 
 
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|      CAS#      |              Chemical Name           |    %     |  EINECS#  | 
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------| 
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------| 
|       64-19-7  |Acetic acid                           |   20.0   | 200-580-7 | 
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------| 
|     7732-18-5  |Water                                 | Balance  | 231-791-2 | 
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          Text for R-phrases: see Section 16 
          Hazard Symbols: XI 
          Risk Phrases: 36/38 
 
                  **** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION **** 
 
                               EMERGENCY OVERVIEW 
Irritating to eyes and skin. 
 
Potential Health Effects 
     Eye: 
          Causes eye irritation and possible injury. 
     Skin: 
          Causes skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. 
          May cause sensitization by skin contact. 
     Ingestion: 
          May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and 
          diarrhea. 
     Inhalation: 
          May cause respiratory tract irritation. 
     Chronic: 
          May cause reproductive and fetal effects. Laboratory experiments 
          have resulted in mutagenic effects. Repeated or prolonged exposure 
          may cause erosion and discoloration of the teeth. 
 
                    **** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES **** 
 
     Eyes: 
          Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, 
          occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid. 
     Skin: 
          Get medical aid. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at 
          least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. 
          Wash clothing before reuse. 
     Ingestion: 
          If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. 
          Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical 
          aid. 
     Inhalation: 
          Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not 
          breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, 
          give oxygen. Get medical aid. 
     Notes to Physician: 
 
                  **** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES **** 
 
     General Information: 
          As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in 
          pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full 
          protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases 
          may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Contact 
          with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas. Containers may explode 
          when heated. 
     Extinguishing Media: 
          Do NOT get water inside containers. For small fires, use dry 
          chemical, carbon dioxide, or water spray. For large fires, use dry 
          chemical, carbon dioxide, alcohol-resistant foam, or water spray. 
          Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after 
          fire is out. 
 
                **** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES **** 
 
     General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated 
                          in Section 8. 
     Spills/Leaks: 
          Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), 
          then place in suitable container. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and 
          ditches which lead to waterways. Wash area with soap and water. Clean 
          up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective 
          Equipment section. Remove all sources of ignition. Provide 
          ventilation. 
 
                   **** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE **** 
 
     Handling: 
          Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid 
          contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. 
          Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Avoid ingestion and 
          inhalation. 
     Storage: 
          Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources of 
          ignition. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, 
          well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. 
 
          **** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION **** 
 
     Engineering Controls: 
          Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped 
          with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or 
          local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the 
          permissible exposure limits. 
     Exposure Limits 
          CAS# 64-19-7: 
               United States OSHA: 10 ppm TWA; 25 mg/m3 TWA 
               Belgium - TWA: 10 ppm VLE; 25 mg/m3 VLE 
               Belgium - STEL: 15 ppm VLE; 38 mg/m3 VLE 
               France - VLE: 10 ppm VLE; 25 mg/m3 VLE 
               Germany: 10 ppm TWA; 25 mg/m3 TWA 
               Japan: 10 ppm OEL; 25 mg/m3 OEL 
               Malaysia: 10 ppm TWA; 25 mg/m3 TWA 
               Netherlands: 10 ppm MAC; 25 mg/m3 MAC 
               Russia: 5 mg/m3 TWA 
               Spain: 10 ppm VLA-ED; 25 mg/m3 VLA-ED 
               Spain: 15 ppm VLA-EC; 37 mg/m3 VLA-EC 
          CAS# 7732-18-5: 
 
 
     Personal Protective Equipment 
 
                 Eyes: 
                       Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical 
                       safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face 
                       protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European 
                       Standard EN166. 
                 Skin: 
                       Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin 
                       exposure. 
             Clothing: 
                       Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin 
                       exposure. 
          Respirators: 
                       Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 
                       CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a 
                       NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved 
                       respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if 
                       irritation or other symptoms are experienced. 
 
             **** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES **** 
 
Physical State:             Liquid 
Color:                      colorless 
Odor:                       acetic odor 
pH:                         ~2.0 
Vapor Pressure:             Not available. 
Viscosity:                  Not available. 
Boiling Point:              Not available. 
Freezing/Melting Point:     Not available. 
Autoignition Temperature:   Not available. 
Flash Point:                Not available. 
Explosion Limits, lower:    Not available. 
Explosion Limits, upper:    Not available. 
Decomposition Temperature: 
Solubility in water: 
Specific Gravity/Density:   1.027-1.03 @ 20C 
Molecular Formula:          Solution 
Molecular Weight:           0 
 
                 **** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY **** 
 
     Chemical Stability: 
          Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. 
     Conditions to Avoid: 
          Incompatible materials, excess heat. 
     Incompatibilities with Other Materials: 
          Acids (mineral, oxidizing, e.g. chromic acid, hypochlorous acid, 
          nitric acid, sulfuric acid), alcohols and glycols (e.g. butyl 
          alcohol, ethanol, methanol, ethylene glycol), aldehydes (e.g. 
          acetaldehyde, acrolein, chloral hydrate, formaldehyde), amines 
          (aliphatic and aromatic, e.g. dimethyl amine, propylamine, pyridine, 
          triethylamine), azo, diazo, and hydrazines (e.g. dimethyl hydrazine, 
          hydrazine, methyl hydrazine), caustics (e.g. ammonia, ammonium 
          hydroxide, calcium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, sodium 
          hydroxide), cyanides (e.g. potassium cyanide, sodium cyanide), 
          dithiocarbamates (e.g. ferbam, maneb, metham, thiram), fluorides 
          (inorganic, e.g. ammonium fluoride, calcium fluoride, cesium 
          fluoride), isocyanates (e.g. methyl isocyanate), metals (alkali and 
          alkaline, e.g. cesium, potassium, sodium), metals as powders (e.g. 
          hafnium, raney nickel), metals and metal compounds (toxic, e.g. 
          beryllium, lead acetate, nickel carbonyl, tetraethyl lead), nitrides 
          (e.g. potassium nitride, sodium n. 
     Hazardous Decomposition Products: 
          Carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon 
          dioxide. 
     Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported. 
 
                **** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION **** 
 
     RTECS#: 
          CAS# 64-19-7: AF1225000 
          CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000 
     LD50/LC50: 
          CAS# 64-19-7: Draize test, rabbit, skin: 50 mg/24H Mild; Inhalation, 
          mouse: LC50 = 5620 ppm/1H; Oral, rat: LD50 = 3310 mg/kg; Skin, 
          rabbit: LD50 = 1060 uL/kg. 
          CAS# 7732-18-5: Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg. 
     Carcinogenicity: 
       Acetic acid - 
          Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP. 
       Water - 
          Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP. 
     Other: 
          See actual entry in RTECS for complete information. 
 
                  **** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION **** 
 
     Other 
          No information available. 
 
                 **** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS **** 
 
Products which are considered hazardous for supply are classified as Special 
Waste and the disposal of such chemicals is covered by regulations which may 
vary according to location.  Contact a specialist disposal company or the local 
waste regulator for advice.  Empty containers must be decontaminated before 
returning for recycling. 
 
                  **** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION **** 
 
     IATA 
          Shipping Name: ACETIC ACID, SOLUTION, 20% 
           Hazard Class: 8 
              UN Number: 2790 
          Packing Group: III 
     IMO 
          Shipping Name: ACETIC ACID, SOLUTION, 20% 
           Hazard Class: 8 
              UN Number: 2790 
          Packing Group: III 
     RID/ADR 
          Shipping Name: ACETIC ACID, SOLUTION, 20% 
           Hazard Class: 8 
              UN Number: 2790 
          Packing group: 
USA RQ: CAS# 64-19-7: 5000 lb final RQ; 2270 kg final RQ 
 
                  **** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION **** 
 
 European/International Regulations 
     European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives 
          Hazard Symbols: XI 
          Risk Phrases: 
                       R 36/38  Irritating to eyes and skin. 
          Safety Phrases: 
                       S 24/25  Avoid contact with skin and eyes. 
                       S 26  In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately 
                       with plenty of water and seek medical advice. 
                       S 46  If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately 
                       and show this container or label. 
   WGK (Water Danger/Protection) 
          CAS# 64-19-7: 1 
          CAS# 7732-18-5: No information available. 
   Canada 
          CAS# 64-19-7 is listed on Canada's DSL List. 
          CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List. 
          CAS# 64-19-7 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List. 
          CAS# 7732-18-5 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List. 
 US FEDERAL 
     TSCA 
          CAS# 64-19-7 is listed on the TSCA inventory. 
          CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory. 
 
                  **** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION **** 
 
     Text for R-phrases from Section 2 
     MSDS Creation Date:  2/06/2002  Revision #2 Date: 10/05/2004 
 
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