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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Acetic Acid, glacial
Section 01 - Chemical And Product And Company Information
Product Identifier 鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??... Acetic acid, glacial
Product Use 鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??. Laboratory reagent, vinegar manufacturing
Supplier Name鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??.鈥?.ClearTech Industries Inc.
2302 Hanselman Avenue
Saskatoon, SK. Canada
S7L 5Z3
Prepared By................鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??..鈥?.. ClearTech Industries Inc. Technical Department
Phone: (306)664-2522
Preparation Date.........鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??.鈥?.. May 23, 2007
24-Hour Emergency Phone鈥︹?︹?︹??.. 306-664-2522
Section 02 - Composition / Information on Ingredients
Hazardous Ingredients....鈥︹?︹?︹??... Acetic acid 99.5-100%
CAS Number...................鈥︹??.鈥︹??.... Acetic acid 64-19-7
Synonym (s)...................鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??.. Ethanoic acid, methane carboxylic acid, ethylic acid
Section 03 - Hazard Identification
Inhalation...................鈥︹?︹?︹??.鈥?..... Symptoms of exposure may include; nasal discharge, hoarseness,
coughing, chest pain and breathing difficulty. Accumulation of fluid in the
lungs (pulmonary edema) may occur.
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Skin Contact / Absorption鈥︹??.鈥?.... Causes burns. Harmful if absorbed through the skin. Symptoms of
exposure may include: Redness or discoloration, swelling, itching, burning
or blistering of skin. Prolonged or repeated contact may cause skin
sensitization.
Eye Contact................鈥︹?︹?︹??.鈥?.... Causes severe eye burns. May cause permanent eye damage. Symptoms
of exposure may include: eye irritation, burning sensation, pain, watering
and/or change of vision.
Ingestion.....................鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??..Causes digestive tract burns. Symptoms of exposure may include:
Inflammation of mouth, throat, esophagus and/or stomach. Nausea,
vomiting, loss of appetite, gastrointestinal irritation and/ or diarrhea.
Exposure Limits鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??... ACGIH/TLV-TWA= 10ppm
ACGIH/STEL= 15ppm
OSHA/TWA= 10ppm (25mg/m3)
IDLH= 50ppm
Section 04 - First Aid Measures
Inhalation....................鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??... If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If the heart has stopped, trained
personnel should begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) immediately.
Get medical attention immediately.
Skin Contact / Absorption鈥︹?︹?︹??... In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least
15 minutes. Get medical attention.
Eye Contact..................鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??..... Flush immediately with water for at least 20 minutes. Forcibly hold eyelids
apart to ensure complete irrigation of eye tissue. Seek immediate medical
attention.
Ingestion......................鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??...Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, lean victim forward to prevent
breathing in vomitus. Give large amounts of water. Do not give anything
by mouth to an unconscious or convulsing person. Seek immediate
medical attention.
Additional Information.....鈥︹?︹?︹??.... Treatment will be based on observation of physician and individual
reactions of patient. Observe for pulmonary edema.
Section 05 - Fire Fighting
Conditions of Flammability鈥︹?︹??..... Flammable liquid
Means of Extinction........鈥︹?︹?︹??......Use water spray, alcohol foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Flash Point....鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??...39掳C (closed cup)
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Auto-ignition Temperature鈥︹?︹?︹??.. 516掳C
Upper Flammable Limit 鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??... 16%
Lower Flammable Limit...鈥︹?︹??.鈥?....4%
Hazardous Combustible Products.... These include carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures...... Wear NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus and protective
clothing. Isolate for 800 metres or 0.5 miles in all directions if tank, rail car
or tank truck is involved in fire. Containers exposed to intense heat from
fires should be cooled with water to prevent vapour pressure build-up
which could result in container rupture. Water may be used to flush spills
away from fire exposures and to dilute spills to non-flammable mixtures.
Water streams should not be directed to the liquid, as this will cause the
liquid to boil and generate more vapour.
Explosion Hazards鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??.....Vapours may flow along surfaces to distant ignition sources and flash
back. Closed containers exposed to heat may explode. Mixtures with
oxidizers may explode.
Section 06 - Accidental Release Measures
Leak / Spill................鈥?.鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??....Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Ventilate area. Stop or
reduce leak if safe to do so. Eliminate all ignition sources. Contain spill by
diking. If fire potential exists, blanket spill with alcohol type aqueous film-
forming foam or use water fog stream to disperse vapours. Neutralize the
residue with sodium carbonate or crushed limestone. Absorb with an inert
dry material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container. Flush
area with water to remove trace residue. Prevent material from entering
sewers.
Deactivating Materials...鈥︹?︹??.鈥?.....Soda ash or limestone
Section 07 - Handling and Storage
Handling Procedures.......鈥︹?︹?︹??....Use proper equipment for lifting and transporting all containers. Use
sensible industrial hygiene and housekeeping practices. Wash thoroughly
after handling. Avoid all situations that could lead to harmful exposure.
Storage Requirements......鈥︹??...鈥?... Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated, flammable liquid storage area or
cabinet. Keep container tightly closed, and away from incompatible
materials. Protect product from freezing. Store containers away from
direct sunlight and on an impermeable floor.
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Section 08 - Personal Protection and Exposure Controls
Protective Equipment
Eyes.鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??.鈥︹?︹??....Chemical goggles, full-face shield, or a full-face respirator is to be worn at
all times when product is handled. Contact lenses should not be worn; they
may contribute to severe eye injury.
Respiratory鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??.....Based on workplace contaminant level and working limits of the respirator,
use a respirator approved by NIOSH. The following is the minimum
recommended equipment for an occupational exposure level. For
concentrations > 1 and < 10 times the occupational exposure level: Use
air-purifying respirator with full facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s) or
air-purifying full facepiece respirator with an organic vapor canister or a full
facepiece powered air-purifying respirator fitted with organic vapor
cartridge(s). The air purifying element must have an end of service life
indicator, or a documented change out schedule must be established.
Otherwise, use supplied air.
For concentrations more than 10 times the occupational exposure level
and less than the lower of either 100 times the occupational exposure level
or the IDLH: Use Type C full facepiece supplied-air respirator operated in
positive-pressure or continuous-flow mode.
For concentrations > 100 times the occupational exposure level or greater
than the IDLH level or unknown concentrations (such as in emergencies):
Use self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece in positive-
pressure mode or Type C positive-pressure full facepiece supplied-air
respirator with an auxiliary positive-pressure self-contained breathing
apparatus escape system.
Gloves鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??......Impervious gloves of chemically resistant material (rubber, neoprene or
PVC) should be worn at all times. Wash contaminated clothing and dry
thoroughly before reuse.
Clothing鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??..鈥︹??.....Body suits, aprons, and/or coveralls of chemical resistant material should
be worn at all times. Wash contaminated clothing with and dry thoroughly
before reuse.
Footwear鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??..... Impervious boots of chemically resistant material should be worn at all
times.
Engineering Controls
Ventilation Requirements鈥︹?︹??....... Mechanical ventilation (dilution or local exhaust), process or personnel
enclosure and control of process conditions should be provided. Supply
sufficient replacement air to make up for air removed by exhaust systems.
Other鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??.....Keep an eye wash fountain and safety shower available and in close
proximity to work area.
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Section 09 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State.......鈥︹??....鈥︹?︹?︹??.....Liquid
Odor and Appearance鈥?..鈥︹?︹?︹??....Colourless liquid with strong vinegar-like odour
Odor Threshold....鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??.............Not available
Specific Gravity (Water=1)鈥︹?︹?︹??...1.0492
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg, 20C)鈥?.鈥?...11mm Hg at 20掳C
Vapor Density (Air=1)..鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??.... 2.1
Evaporation Rate........鈥︹??..鈥︹??.鈥?... 0.97
Boiling Point...............鈥︹?︹?︹??.鈥?..... 118掳C
Freeze/Melting Point....鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??.... 16.6掳C
pH............................鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??.鈥?.. 2.4 for a 1% solution
Water/Oil Distribution Coefficient.....Not available
Bulk Density..............鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??.鈥?... Not available
% Volatiles by Volume鈥︹?︹??..鈥︹??... Not available
Solubility in Water...鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??..... Completely soluble
Molecular Formula......鈥︹?︹?︹??.鈥?.... CH3COOH
Molecular Weight........鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??......60.05
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Stability.................鈥︹?︹?︹??....鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??.Stable under normal conditions. Avoid conditions of heat, flame, and
other sources of ignition.
Incompatibility..............鈥︹?︹?︹??..鈥︹?︹??..Incompatibles include: oxidizing agents, most common metals
(except alumimum), chromic acid, nitric acid, sulphuric acid, hydrogen
peroxide, alkalies, carbonates, strong bases, amines, phosphorus
trichloride.
Hazardous Products of Decomposition.. Decompositions products include: carbon monoxide and carbon
dioxide. Reaction with most metals produces flammable hydrogen
gas. Contact with strong oxidizers may cause fire.
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Polymerization...........鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??.鈥︹??.鈥?. Will not occur
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
Irritancy.................鈥︹??..鈥︹?︹?︹??.鈥?. Strong irritant
Sensitization........鈥︹??.......鈥︹?︹?︹??..Not available
Chronic/Acute Effects鈥︹??...鈥︹?︹??.. Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause permanent injury to the eyes,
digestive tract damage, respiratory tract damage, skin damage.
Synergistic Materials...鈥︹??....鈥︹??... Not available
Animal Toxicity Data......鈥?..鈥︹?︹??.. Not available
Carcinogenicity......鈥︹??......鈥︹?︹??... Not considered to be carcinogenic as per IARC and ACGIH.
Reproductive Toxicity..鈥?...鈥︹?︹??... Results in vitro showed negative in the Ames and Chinese hamster ovary
assay; positive in human lymphocytes for SCEs and in some DNA damage
assays. The positive results are thought to be due to artifacts caused by
acidification of the culture media.
Teratogenicity..........鈥?.....鈥︹?︹?︹??... Results in vitro showed negative in the Ames and Chinese hamster ovary
assay; positive in human lymphocytes for SCEs and in some DNA damage
assays. The positive results are thought to be due to artifacts caused by
acidification of the culture media.
Mutagenicity...........鈥︹??.....鈥︹?︹?︹??. Results in vitro showed negative in the Ames and Chinese hamster ovary
assay; positive in human lymphocytes for SCEs and in some DNA damage
assays. The positive results are thought to be due to artifacts caused by
acidification of the culture media.
Section 12 - Ecological Information
Fish Toxicity..................鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??...LC50(Fathead Minnow)= 88mg/L
LC50(Bluegill Sunfish)= 75mg/L
LC50(Goldfish)= 423mg/L
Biodegradability.............鈥︹?︹??.鈥?.... Acetic acid will biodegrade readily if released to water (e.g., 5-Day BOD's
63-81%) or soil. The atmospheric photochemical degradation half-life is
estimated to be 26.7 days.
Environmental Effects鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??. The aquatic toxicity and biodegradation of acetic acid are expected to be
influenced by its potential to lower pH. The log n-octanol water partition
coefficient for acetic acid is -0.17. This suggests that acetic acid has
low potential to bioaccumulate.
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Section 13 - Disposal Consideration
Waste Disposal...........鈥?...鈥︹?︹?︹??.. Dispose in accordance with all federal, provincial, and/or local regulations
including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.
Section 14 - Transportation Information
TDG Classification
Class鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??..鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??..鈥?.. 8
Group...............鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??.......鈥︹??. II
PIN Number.................鈥︹??..鈥︹?︹??.. UN 2789
Other鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??... Secure containers (full and/or empty) with suitable hold down devises
during shipment.
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
WHMIS Classification.......鈥︹?︹?︹??....B3, E
NOTE: THE PRODUCT LISTED ON THIS MSDS HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
HAZARD CRITERIA OF THE CANADIAN CONTROLLED PRODUCTS REGULATIONS. THIS MSDS
CONTAINS ALL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THOSE REGULATIONS.
Section 16 - Other Information
Note: The responsibility to provide a safe workplace remains with the user. The user should consider the health
hazards and safety information contained herein as a guide and should take those precautions required in an
individual operation to instruct employees and develop work practice procedures for a safe work environment. The
information contained herein is, to the best of our knowledge and belief, accurate. However, since the conditions
of handling and use are beyond our control, we make no guarantee of results, and assume no liability for damages
incurred by the use of this material. It is the responsibility of the user to comply with all applicable laws and
regulations.
Attention: Receiver of the chemical goods / MSDS coordinator
As part of our commitment to the Canadian Association of Chemical Distributors (CACD) Responsible
Distribution庐 initiative, ClearTech Industries Inc. and its associated companies require, as a condition of sale, that
you forward the attached Material Safety Data Sheet(s) to all affected employees, customers, and end-users.
ClearTech will send any available supplementary handling, health, and safety information to you at your request.
If you have any questions or concerns please call our customer service or technical service department.
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ClearTech Industries Inc. - Locations
Corporate Head Office: 2302 Hanselman Avenue, Saskatoon, SK, S7L 5Z3
Phone: 306-664-2522
Fax: 306-665-6216
www.ClearTech.ca
Location Address Postal Code Phone Number Fax Number
Richmond, B.C. 12431 Horseshoe Way V7A 4X6 604-272-4000 604-272-4596
Calgary, AB. 5516E - 40th St. S.E. T2C 2A1 403-279-1096 403-236-0989
Edmonton, AB. 11750 - 180th Street T5S 1N7 780-452-6000 780-452-4600
Saskatoon, SK. 2302 Hanselman Avenue S7L 5Z3 306-933-0177 306-933-3282
Regina, SK. 555 Henderson Drive S42 5X2 306-721-7737 306-721-8611
Winnipeg, MB. 340 Saulteaux Crescent R3J 3T2 204-987-9777 204-987-9770
Mississauga, ON. 7480 Bath Road L4T 1L2 905-612-0566 905-612-0575
24 Hour Emergency Number - All Locations - 306-664-2522
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