Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: SEVERE IRRITATION TO
RESPIRATORY TRACT, PULMONARY EDEMA, EYE LACRIMATION, CORNEAL EDEMA;
SKIN IRRITATION AND DERMATITUS. CHRONIC: BRONCHITIS, LARYNGITIS,
DERMATITIS; CONJUNCTIVITIS.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND MUCOUS MEMBRANES.
MAY CAUSE DISCOMFORT, TEARING, CHOKING OR BURNING SENSATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY, SKIN OR EYE DISEASES.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. WASH SKIN WITH SOAP AND WATER. FLUSH
EYES WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:>400F,>204C
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CO2, DRY CHEMICALS, FOAM, SAND.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:TOXIC GASES AND AEROSOLS MAY BE PRODUCED
BY COMBUSTION, E.G. CO AND SIO2.
Spill Release Procedures:MATERIAL RELEASES ACETIC ACID ON EXPOSURE TO
AIR. PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION DURING CLEAN UP. WEAR PROPER
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IF HANDLING LRG AMTS. MOVE TO A WASTE
CONTAINER. LET CURE TO SOLID RUBB ER, ALLOW ALL LIBERATED ACETIC
ACID TO DISSIPATE.
Neutralizing Agent:AQUEOUS SODIUM BICARBONATE
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT.
LIBERATED ACETIC ACID VAPORS CAUSE IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND
BRONCHIAL TISSUES. DO NOT INGEST.
Other Precautions:WASH BEFORE EATING, DRINKING, OR SMOKING. DO NOT RUB
EYES WHILE WORKING WITH SEALANT.
Respiratory Protection:IF USED IN A CLOSED SPACE WHERE VENTILATION IS
INADEQUATE USE A CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR WITH FULL FACE PIECE
AND ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE(S) (MSHA AND NIOSH APPROVED) TO PROTECT
AGAINST ACETIC AC ID VAPORS.
Ventilation:RECOMMENDED 10 AIR CHANGES PER HOUR.
Protective Gloves:DISPOSABLE PLASTIC--FREQUENT/PROLONGED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Supplemental Safety and Health
HCC:C3
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:>752F,>400C
Vapor Pres:<5MM
Vapor Density:2.07
Spec Gravity:1.04
pH:3-5
Viscosity:10-20,000 POS
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:THICK PASTE VINEGAR LIKE ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:4-7
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID PROLONGED CONTACT WITH MOISTURE DURING STORAGE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ACETIC ACID FROM MOISTURE CONTACT. CO
AND VOLATILE ORGANICS AND SILICA AEROSOLS FROM THEMAL DEGREDATION
Waste Disposal Methods:NOT AN EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE. DISPOSE OF IN
ACCORDANCE WITH PROPER GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS.
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