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SECTION 1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: ACETIC ACID, 1%
SYNONYMS: ETHANOIC ACID; METHANE CARBOXYLIC ACID; ETHYLIC
PRODUCT CODES: 10042-10
MANUFACTURER: ELECTRON MICROSCOPY SCIENCES
DIVISION: 1560 INDUSTRY ROAD/P.O. BOX 550
ADDRESS: HATFIELD, PA 19440
EMERGENCY PHONE: 215-412-8400
CHEMTREC PHONE: 800-424 -9300
FAX PHONE: 215-412-8450
CHEMICAL NAME: N/A
CHEMICAL FAMILY: N/A
SECTION 2: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT:
ACETIC ACID, GLACIAL (CH3COOH)
WATER (H20)
CAS NO. % WT % VOL SARA 313 REPORTABLE
00064-19-7 N/A N/A
7732-18-5
ppm mg/m3
OSHA PEL-TWA: 15 37
OSHA PEL STEL : 15 25
OSHA PEL CEILING: N/A N/A
ACGIH TLV-TWA: 10 25
ACGIH TLV STEL: N/A N/A
ACGIH TLV CEILING:
SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:N/A
ROUTES OF ENTRY: N/A
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
EYES: N/A
SKIN: YES
INGESTION: YES
INHALATION: YES
ACUTE HEALTH HAZARDS: CORROSIVE AND IRRITATING TO EYES, SKIN, NOSE, THROAT, LUNGS AND MUCUS MEMBRANES
CHRONIC HEALTH HAZARDS: CORROSIVE AND IRRITATING TO EYES, SKIN, NOSE, THROAT, LUNGS AND MUCUS MEMBRANES
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: N/A
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CARCINOGENICITY
OSHA: N/A ACGIH: N/A NTP: N0 IARC: N0
OTHER: N/A
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES IF IRRITATION OCCURS. SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION
SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. IF IRRITATION OCCURS. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. REMOVE CONTAMINATED SHOES
AND CLOTHING. WASH BEFORE REUSE.
INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING, IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE WATER, MILK OR MILK OF MAGNESIA.
INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIRE, IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION
NOTES TO PHYSICIANS OR FIRST AID PROVIDERS: N/A
SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR, UPPER: N/A
(% BY VOLUME) LOWER: N/A
FLASH POINT: N/A
F: N/A
C: N/A
METHOD USED: N/A
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: N/A
F: N/A
C: N/A
NFPA HAZARD CLASSIFICATION
HEALTH: N/A FLAMMABILITY: N/A REACTIVITY: N/A
OTHER: N/A
HMIS HAZARD CLASSIFICATION
HEALTH: N/A FLAMMABILITY: N/A REACTIVITY: N/A
PROTECTION:N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: WATER- SPRAY, ALCOHOL FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL OR CARBON DIOXIDE
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTEXTIVE EQUIPMENT AND SELF
CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACE PIECE, OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: EMITS TOXIC GASES OF ACETIC ACID, CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE.
GIVES OFF FLAMMABLE VAPORS. CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS MAY CAUSE FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: N/A
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES: WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
SHUT OFF IGNITION SOURCES. NO FLARES, SMOKING OR FLAMES IN AREA. STOP LEAK IF YOU CAN DO SO WITHOUT RISK.
NEUTRALIZE SPILL WITH SODA ASH OR LIME. WITH CLEAN SHOVEL PLACE MATERIAL INTO CLEAN DRY CONTAINER. REMOVE
FROM SPILL AREA. FLUSH AREA WITH WATER.
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SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING AND STORAGE: KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED; STORE IN COOL DRY WELL-VENTILATED AREA. AVOID
CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES, AND CLOTHING. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. DO
NOT BREATH VAPORS
OTHER PRECAUTIONS: N/A
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR WITH ACID/ ORGANIC CARTRIDGE
VENTILATION: LOCAL EXHAUST, FUME HOOD
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR WITH ACID/ ORGANIC CARTRIDGE
EYE PROTECTION: FACE SHEILD
SKIN PROTECTION: RUBBER GLOVES
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT: APPROVED WORK CLOTHES
WORK HYGIENIC PRACTICES: WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. WASH CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. USE CARE WHEN
HANDLING
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES: N/A
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE: COLORLESS
ODOR: VINEGAR- LIKE ODOR
PHYSICAL STATE: LIQUID
pH AS SUPPLIED: N/A
pH (Other): N/A
BOILING POINT: N/A
F: N/A
C: N/A
MELTING POINT: N/A
F: N/A
C: N/A
FREEZING POINT:N/A
F: N/A
C: N/A
VAPOR PRESSURE (mmHg): N/A
@
F: N/A
C: N/A
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR = 1): N/A
@
F: N/A
C: N/A
@
F: N/A
C: N/A
EVAPORATION RATE: N/A
BASIS (=1): N/A
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SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES (con鈥檛)
SOLUBILITY IN WATER :YES
PERCENT SOLIDS BY WEIGHT: N/A
PERCENT VOLATILE: N/A
BY WT/ BY VOL @
F: N/A
C: N/A
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOC): N/A
WITH WATER: N/A LBS/GAL
WITHOUT WATER: N/A LBS/GAL
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: N/A
VISCOSITY: N/A
@
F: N/A
C: N/A
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY: STABLE
CONDITIONS TO AVOID (STABILITY): HEAT, FLAME, OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIAL TO AVOID): STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS; MOST COMMON METALS; CHROMIC ACID; NITRIC ACID;
STRONG CAUSTICS; HYDROGEN PEROXIDE; ALKALIES; CARBONATES; STRONG BASES.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BY-PRODUCTS: CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: MAY NOT OCCUR
CONDITIONS TO AVOID (POLYMERIZATION): NONE
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: N/A
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION: N/A
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: COMPLY WITH FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL REGULATIONS.
RCRA HAZARD CLASS: N/A
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS (con鈥檛)
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SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: ACETIC ACID, 1 %
HAZARD CLASS: N/A
ID NUMBER: N/A
PACKING GROUP: N/A
LABEL STATEMENT: CORROSIVE LIQUID
WATER TRANSPORTATION
PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
HAZARD CLASS: SAME
ID NUMBER:
PACKING GROUP:
LABEL STATEMENTS:
AIR TRANSPORTATION
PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
HAZARD CLASS: SAME
ID NUMBER:
PACKING GROUP:
LABEL STATEMENTS:
OTHER AGENCIES:
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. FEDERAL REGULATIONS
TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT): N/A
CERCLA (COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSE COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT): N/A
SARA TITLE III (SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT): N/A
311/312 HAZARD CATEGORIES: N/A
313 REPORTABLE INGREDIENTS: ACETIC ACID 1%
STATE REGULATIONS: N/A
INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS: N/A
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
OTHER INFORMATION: NONE
PREPARATION INFORMATION: N/A
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1910. 1200, WE ARE PROVIDING YOU WITH A MSDS FOR THE HAZARDOUS MATERIAL YOU ARE
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INFORMATION IN THE MSDS. THE INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT; HOWEVER, YOU
(THE CUSTOMER), SHOULD PERFORM YOUR OWN INVESTIGATION AND INDEPENDENT
VERIFICATION. IF YOU RESELL THE PRODUCT, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE TO FORWARD THE
INFORMATION IN THE MSDS TO YOUR CUSTOMER.
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