===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:ACETIC ACID, GLACIAL
NIIN:01-448-7456
MSDS Number: CFMXB
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO CHEMICAL DIV.
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO. CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:ACETIC ACID (CERCLA)
CAS:64-19-7
RTECS #:AF1225000
Fraction by Wt: 97%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:10 PPM
ACGIH TLV:10 PPM/15 STEL; 9596
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 3530 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CONTACT CAUSES SEVERE BURNS & EYE
DAMAGE. VAPOR INHALATION CAUSES LACRIMATION, SEVERE IRRITATION OF
RESPIRATORY PASSAGES; BRONCHITIS, PULMONARY EDEMA AND CHEMICAL
PNEUMONITIS MAY OCCUR. MAY BE FATAL I F SWALLOWED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:CONTACT CAUSES SEVERE BURNS & EYE DAMAGE. VAPOR
INHALATION CAUSES LACRIMATION, SEVERE IRRITATION OF RESPIRATORY
PASSAGES; BRONCHITIS, PULMONARY EDEMA AND CHEMICAL PNEUMONITIS MAY
OCCUR. MAY BE FATAL I F SWALLOWED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF AILMENTS
OR WITH A PRE-EXISTING DISEASE INVOLVING THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM MAY
BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes: FLUSH WITH RUNNING WATER FOR 15 MINUTES WHILE HOLDING
EYELIDS OPEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. SKIN: WASH WITH
WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
INHALATION: REM OVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE MOUTH-TO-MOUTH RESUSCITATION
IF NOT BREATHING. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING. RINSE MOUTH & DRINK LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:103F,39C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:800F
Lower Limits:5.4 %
Upper Limits:16.0 %
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER SPRAY OR
ALCOHOL-RESISTANT FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS. DO NOT GET WATER
INSIDE CONTAINER. KEEP UPWIND.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB SPILL WITH INERT MATERIAL (E.G. DRY
SAND OR EARTH), THEN PLACE INTO A CHEMICAL WASTE CONTAINER. USE
WATER SPRAY TO DILUTE SPILL TO A NON-FLAMMABLE MIXTURE. AVOID
RUNOFF INTO STORM SEWERS AND DI TCHES WHICH LEAD TO WATERWAYS.
REMOVE IGNITIONS.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
ABOVE 62F, BUT AWAY FROM DIRECT HEAT, IGNITION SOURCES & OXIDIZERS.
RESIDUE MAY MAKE "EMPTY" BOTTLES HAZARDOUS.
Other Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE VAPOR. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR
ON CLOTHING. DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:WEAR A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE
RESPIRATOR IF VENTILATION IS INADEQUATE.
Ventilation:MATERIAL MUST BE HANDLED OR TRANSFERRED IN AN APPROVED FUME
HOOD OR WITH EQUIVALENT VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, NATURAL RUBBER, OR PVC
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR IMPERVIOUS WORK CLOTHING. USE RUBBER
APRON OR BOOTS IF NEEDED. HAVE EMERGENCY EYE WASH AND SAFETY SHOWER
AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. DO NOT GET ON SKIN OR IN EYES. DO
NOT BREATHE VAPORS OR MIST. DO NOT INGEST. READ PRECAUTIONS ON
LABEL BEFORE USE. ADDITIONAL INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES INCLUDE: CHL
ORINE TRIFLUORIDE, CHLOROSULFONIC ACID,CHROMIC ACID, CHROMIUM
TRIOXIDE, DIALLYL METHYL CARBINOL, ETHYLENE DIAMINE.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:F6
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:244F,118C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:62.0F,16.7C
Vapor Pres:11.4
Vapor Density:2.10
Spec Gravity:1.05
pH:2.4
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.97 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID WITH A STRONG, PUNGENT,
CHARACTERISTIC VINEGAR ODOR
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACETALDEHYDE, ACETIC ANHYDRIDE, 2-AMINOETHANOL, AMMONIUM NITRATE,
BASES, BROMINE PENTAFLUORIDE, CARBONATES, SEE SUPPDATA
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES AND OTHER SOURCES
OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.
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