BHS Marketing
Western Briquette
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Acetic Acid
Date: 04/10/2003
I Company Identification
Company Name: BHS Marketing / Western Briquette
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 27955 SLC, UT 84127-0955
Physical Address: 2320 West Indiana Ave. SLC, UT 84104
Telephone: (801) 973-8232
Fax: (801) 973-8838
Emergency Number: Chemtrec (800) 424-9300
II Product Identification
Product Name: Acetic Acid
Other Names: Acetic Acid Glacial, Acetic Acid Technical
Cas Number: 64-19-7
% by Weight: 100
OSHA PEL: 10 ppm
III Typical Physical Properties
Physical Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
Physical State: Liquid
Odor: Strong vinegar like odor
Odor Threshold: 0.037 to 0.15 ppm
Formula Weight: 60.05
118.00oC (245oF)
Boiling Point:
62oF (16.6oC)
Freezing Point:
1.049 @ 20oC
Specific Gravity:
Saturated Vapor
Density (Air=1): 2.07
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III Typical Physical Properties (cont.)
15.70 mm Hg @ 20oC
Vapor Pressure:
1.22 cP @ 20oC
Viscosity:
1.0492 @ 68oF (20oC)
Bulk Density:
1.3715 @ 68oF (20oC)
Refractive Index:
Octanol/Water Partition
Coefficient: Not determined
Solubility in Water: 100 %
Other Solubilities: Soluble in ethanol, ether, glycerol, glycerin, acetone,
benzene, and carbon tetrachloride. Insoluble in carbon
disulfide.
IV Reactivity Data
Chemical Stability: Stable under conditions of normal use.
Conditions to Avoid: Exposure to heat, ignition sources, and incompatibles.
Hazardous
Decomposition
Products: Irritating and toxic fumes may be emitted upon
decomposition. Combustion may produce CO and CO2.
Reactions with metals may produce hydrogen gas. Can be
dangerously reactive with strong acids or oxidizing agents.
Polymerization: Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
Chemical Incompatibilities: Avoid contact with oxidizers and reducing agents.
V Toxicological Information and Interpretation
Acute
Inhalation Effects: Vapor from concentrated acid glacial is extremely irritating
and can cause bronchial constriction. Chronic exposure
causes continued inflammation of the respiratory tract.
Acute Oral Effects: Human oral, TD Lo caused functional changes in the
esophagus and bleeding in the small and large intestine.
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VI Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity: Mosquito fish, T: m=251 ppm/24 hr; fathead minnow,
LC50= 315 mg/L/1 hr, 122 mg/L/24 hr and 88 mg/L/96 hr;
bluegill, TLm=75 mg/L/96 hr.
Environmental Fate: If released on land, acetic acid will spread on the surface
and penetrate the soil at a rate dependent on soil type and
water content. In water, it is readily degradable and dilute
solutions will neutralize to acetate salts. Acetic acid shows
no potential for bioaccumulation.
VII Hazard Data
Emergency Overview: Danger! Flammable liquid and vapor. Causes burns to skin
and eyes. Vapors cause severe respiratory tract irritation.
Primary Entry Routes: Inhalation, skin and eye contact, ingestion.
Target Organs: Eyes, skin, respiratory system, teeth, gastrointestinal,
mucous membranes.
Acute Effects
Inhalation: May cause severe irritation to the respiratory tract.
Exposure to vapors or mist may cause chemical
pneumonitis, bronchitis, and pulmonary edema. Severe
exposure may result in lung tissue damage and corrosion of
the mucous membranes. Chronic exposure may cause
tooth decay.
Eye: Corrosive. Causes burns. Direct contact may cause
conjunctivitis, redness, pain, blurred vision, conjunctival
and corneal destruction and permanent injury.
Skin: Corrosive. Causes burns. Contact may cause reddening,
itching, inflammation, burns, blistering, and tissue damage.
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause darkening of the
skin.
Ingestion: Corrosive. May cause burning pain of the mouth, throat
and abdomen and coughing and constriction of the throat,
followed by nausea, abdominal spasms, vomiting,
hematemesis and diarrhea.
Special Toxic Effects: None known
Carcinogenicity: IARC, NTP, and OSHA do not list acetic acid as a
carcinogen. This product contains no carcinogens in
concentration of 0.1 % or greater.
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VIII Recommended First Aid Measures
Eye Exposure: Flush immediately with large amounts of water for at least
15 minutes. Eyelids should be held away from the eyeball
to ensure thorough rinsing. Get immediate medical
attention.
Skin Exposure: Remove contaminated clothing immediately. Wash area of
contact thoroughly with soap and water. Get immediate
medical attention. Discard contaminated clothing and
leather goods.
Inhalation Exposure: Remove exposed person from source of exposure. If not
breathing, ensure clear airway and institute
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). If breathing is
difficult, administer oxygen if available. Keep affected
person warm and at rest. Get immediate medical attention.
Ingestion Exposure: Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious, give 1-3
glasses of water or milk to dilute stomach contents. Keep
affected person warm and at rest. Get immediate medical
attention.
After first aid, get appropriate in-plant, paramedic, or community medical support.
IX Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: 39.00oC (103.0oF)
Flash Point Method: CC;OC
Burning Rate: 1.6 mm/min
Autoignition Temperature: 427.00oC (800.6oF)
LEL: 4.00 %
UEL: 19.90 %
NFPA Rating:
Health: 2 Flammability: 2 Reactivity: 0 Specific: none
Extinguishing Media: Use dry chemical, alcohol foam, all purpose AFFF or
carbon dioxide to extinguish fire. Water may be ineffective
but should be used to cool fire-exposed containers,
structures and to protect personnel. If leak or spill has not
ignited, ventilate area and use water spray to disperse gas
or vapor and to protect personnel attempting to stop a leak.
Use water to dilute spills and to flush them away from
sources of ignition. Do not flush down public sewers or
other drainage systems. Move container from fire area if
you can do it without risk.
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Unusual Fire and
Explosion Hazards: Dangerous when exposed to heat or flame. Vapors form
flammable or explosive mixtures with air, heat, or flame.
Vapors form flammable or explosive mixtures with air at
room temperature. Vapor or gas may spread to distant
ignition sources and flash back. Vapors and gas may
accumulate in low areas. Runoff to sewer may cause fire or
explosion hazard. Containers may explode in heat of fire.
Vapors may concentrate in confined areas.
Hazardous Combustion
Products: Carbon Oxide(s)
Fire Fighting Instructions: If possible without risk, move containers from fire area. If
impossible, apply cooling water to sides of containers until
well after fire is out. Stay away from ends of tanks.
Withdraw immediately if you hear a rising sound from
venting safety device or notice any tank discoloration due
to fire. Do not release runoff from fire control methods to
sewers or waterways.
Fire Fighting Equipment: Exposed firefighters must wear MSHA/NIOSH approved
positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus with
full-face mask and full protective clothing. In advanced or
massive fires, fire fighting should be done from a safe
distance or from a protected location.
X Accidental Release Measures
Spill/Leak Procedures: Keep unnecessary people away; isolate hazard area and
deny entry. Stay upwind, keep out of low areas, and
ventilate closed spaces before entering. (Also se Personal
Protection Information section) Isolate for 陆 mile in all
directions if tank, railcar or tank truck is involved in fire.
Fully encapsulating, vapor protective clothing should be
worn for spills and leaks with no fire. Shut off ignition
sources; no flares, smoking, or flames in hazard area. Stop
leak if you can do it without risk. Water spray may reduce
vapor, but it may not prevent ignition in closed spaces.
Small Spills: Take up with sand or other noncombustible absorbent
material and place into containers for later disposal.
Large Spills: Dike far ahead of liquid spill for later disposal. Refer to
Section 13 for release reporting information, if applicable.
Regulatory Requirements: Follow applicable OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1910.120)
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XI Handling and Storage
Handling Precautions: Do not get in eyes, or skin or on clothing. Do not breathe
vapors or mists. Keep containers closed. Use only with
adequate ventilation. Use good personal hygiene practices.
Wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking, or using
toilet facilities. Remove contaminated clothing and clean
before reuse. Shower after work using soap and water.
Destroy contaminated leather items such as belts, shoes and
other items that cannot be decontaminated. Never handle
when working alone. Assure that proper personal
protection measures are taken when opening or entering
confined storage vessels. Keep away from heat, sparks and
flame. Keep operating temperatures below ignition
temperatures at all times. Use non-sparking tools.
Storage Requirements: Store in tightly closed containers in cool, dry, isolated,
well-ventilated area away from heat, sources of ignition
and incompatibilities. Ground lines and equipment used
during transfer to reduce the possibility of static spark-
initiated fire or explosion. Store at ambient or lower
temperature. Protect against physical damage. Store in
original container. Corrosive product, store in tanks made
of compatible materials, such as stainless steel.
XII Exposure Controls/ Personal Protection
Engineering Controls: To prevent static sparks, electrically ground and bond all
equipment used with and around acetic acid.
Ventilation: Provide general or local exhaust ventilation systems to
maintain airborne concentrations below OSHA PELs
(Sec. 2). Local exhaust ventilation is preferred because it
prevents contamination dispersion into the work area by
controlling it at its source.
Administrative Controls: Consider replacement and periodic medical exams of
exposed workers with emphasis on the skin, blood, and
liver.
Respiratory Protection: If exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation is
experienced, NIOSH approved respiratory protection
should be worn. Normally, a NIOSH approved respirator
for organic vapors are generally acceptable. For high
concentrations and for oxygen-deficient atmospheres, use a
NIOSH approved air-supplied respirator. Ventilation and
other forms of engineering controls are often the preferred
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means of controlling chemical exposures. Respiratory
protection may be needed for non-routine or emergency
situations. Respiratory protection must be provided in
accordance with OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1910.134).
Protective Clothing/
Equipment: Wear chemically protective gloves, boots, aprons, and
gauntlets to prevent prolonged or repeated skin contact.
Teflon, polyvinyl alcohol, and protective eyeglasses or
chemical safety goggles, per OSHA eye-and-face-
protection regulations (29 CFR 1910.133). Contact lenses
are not eye protective devices. Appropriate eye protection
must be worn instead of, or in conjunction with contact
lenses.
Safety Stations: Make emergency eyewash stations, safety/quick drench
showers, and washing facilities available in work area.
Contaminated Equipment: Separate contaminated work clothes from street clothes.
Launder before reuse. Remove acetic acid from your shoes
and clean personal protective equipment.
Comments: Never eat, drink, or smoke in work areas. Practice good
personal hygiene after using acetic acid, especially before
eating, drinking, smoking, using the toilet, or applying
cosmetics.
XIII Disposal Considerations
Disposal: This substance, when discarded or disposed of, is not
specifically listed as a hazardous waste in Federal
regulations; however it could be characteristically
hazardous if it is considered toxic, corrosive, ignitable, or
reactive according to Federal definitions (40 CFR 261).
Additionally, it could be designated as hazardous according
to state regulations. This substance could also become a
hazardous waste if it is mixed with or comes in contact
with hazardous waste. Check 40 CFR 261 to determine
whether it is a hazardous waste. If it is a hazardous waste,
regulations at 40 CFR 262,263,264,268, and 270 apply.
Chemical additions, processing and otherwise altering this
material may make the waste management information
presented in this MSDS incomplete, inaccurate or
otherwise inappropriate. The transportation, storage,
treatment, and disposal of this waste material must be
conducted in compliance with all applicable Federal, state,
and local regulations.
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XIV Transportation Information
DOT Transportation Data (49 CFR 172.101):
Shipping Name: Acetic Acid Glacial
Hazard Class: 8
Special Provisions: A3, A6, A7, A10, B2, T8
ID NO: UN2789
Packing Group: II
Label: Corrosive, Flammable liquid
Bill of Lading Description: Acetic Acid Glacial, 8,UN2789, PGII, RQ
Placards Required: Corrosive
XV Regulatory Information
U.S. Federal Regulations
Comprehensive
Environmental
Response Compensation
And Liability Act of 1980
(CERCLA): The reportable quantity for this material is 5,000 pounds.
Any spill or other release, or substantial threat of release, of
this material to the air, water, or land (unless entirely
contained in the workplace) equal to or in excess of the
reportable quantity must be reported immediately to the
National Response Center (800/424-8802) as required by
U.S. Federal Law. Also contact appropriate state and local
regulatory agencies. Contact the Coast Guard if spilled
into navigable waterways under their jurisdiction. Failure
to report may result in substantial civil and criminal
penalties.
Toxic Substance Control
Act (TSCA): All components of this product are listed on the TSCA
inventory.
Clean Water Act (CWA): Component(s) are listed under various sections of the Clean
Water Act. Contact your local/state authorities to
determine if substances are regulated under their
jurisdiction.
Clean Air Act (CAA): Component(s) are listed under various sections of the Clean
Air Act. Contact your local/state authorities to determine if
substances are regulated under their jurisdiction.
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XV Regulatory Information (cont.)
Superfund Amendments and Regulations Act (SARA) Title III Information:
Listed below are the hazard categories for SARA Section 311/312 (40 CFR 370):
Immediate Hazard: X
Delayed Hazard: -
Fire Hazard: X
Pressure Hazard: -
Reactivity Hazard: -
XVI Additional Information
The information in this MSDS was obtained from sources, which we believe are reliable.
However, the information is provided without any warranty, expressed or implied,
regarding its correctness.
The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use and disposal are beyond our control
and may be beyond our knowledge. For this and other reasons, we do not assume
responsibility and expressly disclaim liability for loss, damage, or expense arising out of
or in any way connected with handling, storage, use or disposal of the product.
*n/a= Not Applicable
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