Material Safety Data Sheet
HMIS
NFPA Personal Protective Equipment
Health Hazard
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0 Fire Hazard
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Reactivity
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Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification Page Number: 1
Acetic Acid, 5%(w/v) Catalog A-101
Common Name/
Number(s).
Trade Name
Mixture.
CAS#
Manufacturer
Not applicable.
SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC. RTECS
14422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET TSCA 8(b) inventory: Acetic
TSCA
GARDENA, CA 90248 acid; Water
Not available.
Commercial Name(s)
Not applicable.
CI#
Acetic Acid, 5% (w/v) Solution
Synonym
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
CHEMTREC (24hr) 800-424-9300
Not applicable.
Chemical Name
Acid. CALL (310) 516-8000
Chemical Family
Not applicable.
Chemical Formula
SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC.
Supplier
14422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET
GARDENA, CA 90248
Section 2.Composition and Information on Ingredients
Exposure Limits
TWA (mg/m3) STEL (mg/m3) CEIL (mg/m3)
Name CAS # % by Weight
1) Water 7732-18-5 95
2) Acetic acid, glacial 64-19-7 10 15 5
Acetic acid:
Toxicological Data
ORAL (LD50): Acute: 3310 mg/kg [Rat]. 4960 mg/kg [Mouse]. 3530 mg/kg [Rat].
on Ingredients
DERMAL (LD50): Acute: 1060 mg/kg [Rabbit].
VAPOR (LC50): Acute: 5620 ppm 1 hours [Mouse].
Section 3. Hazards Identification
Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant). Slightly hazardous in case of ingestion, of
Potential Acute Health
inhalation.
Effects
Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion..
Potential Chronic Health
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
Effects
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Mutagenic for bacteria and/or yeast. [Acetic acid, glacial].
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available.
The substance may be toxic to kidneys, lungs, mucous membranes, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes, teeth.
Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage.
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Acetic Acid, 5%(w/v)
Section 4. First Aid Measures
Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least
Eye Contact
15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention immediately.
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated
Skin Contact
clothing and shoes. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Cold water may be used.Wash clothing before reuse.
Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention immediately.
Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream. Seek medical attention.
Serious Skin Contact
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get
Inhalation
medical attention immediately.
Not available.
Serious Inhalation
Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an
Ingestion
unconscious person. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get medical attention if symptoms
appear.
Not available.
Serious Ingestion
Section 5. Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability of the Product Non-flammable.
Not applicable.
Auto-Ignition Temperature
Not applicable.
Flash Points
Not applicable.
Flammable Limits
Not available.
Products of Combustion
Fire Hazards in Presence of Not applicable.
Various Substances
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Explosion Hazards in
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
Presence of Various
Substances
Not applicable.
Fire Fighting Media
and Instructions
Not available.
Special Remarks on
Fire Hazards
Acetic acid vapors may form explosive mixtures with air.
Special Remarks on
Reactions between acetic acid and the following materials are potentially explosive: 5-azidotetrazole, bromine
Explosion Hazards
pentafluoride, chromium trioxide, hydrogen peroxide, potassium permanganate, sodium peroxide, and phorphorus
trichloride.
Dilute acetic acid and dilute hydrogen can undergo an exothermic reaction if heated, forming peracetic acid which is
explosive at 110 degrees C.
Reaction between chlorine trifluoride and acetic acid is very violent, sometimes explosive. (Acetic acid)
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Dilute with water and mop up, or absorb with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste disposal
Small Spill
container. If necessary: Neutralize the residue with a dilute solution of sodium carbonate. Finish cleaning by
spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority requirements.
Absorb with an inert material and put the spilled material in an appropriate waste disposal. Neutralize the residue
Large Spill
with a dilute solution of sodium carbonate. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and
allow to evacuate through the sanitary system. Be careful that the product is not present at a concentration level
above TLV. Check TLV on the MSDS and with local authorities.
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Section 7. Handling and Storage
Do not ingest. Do not breathe gas/fumes/ vapor/spray. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory
Precautions
equipment. If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label. Avoid contact with
skin and eyes.
Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Storage
Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below their
Engineering Controls
respective threshold limit value.
Splash goggles. Lab coat or Synthetic apron. Gloves.
Personal Protection
Respiratory protection is not necessary for normal handling. Adequate general (room) ventilation or local exhaust
(fume hood) is sufficient. Use a vapor respirator under conditions where exposure to the substance is apparent (e.g.
generation of high concentrations of mist or vapor, inadequate ventilation, development of respiratory tract irritation),
and engineering controls are not feasible. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.
Personal Protection in Case Splash goggles. Full suit. Vapor respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be used to
avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE
of a Large Spill
handling this product.
Acetic acid
Exposure Limits
TWA: 10 STEL: 15 (ppm) [Australia]
TWA: 25 STEL: 27 (mg/m3) [Australia]
TWA: 10 STEL: 15 (ppm) from NIOSH
TWA: 25 STEL: 37 (mg/m3) from NIOSH
TWA: 10 STEL: 15 (ppm) [Canada]
TWA: 26 STEL: 39 (mg/m3) [Canada]
TWA: 25 STEL: 37 (mg/m3)
TWA: 10 STEL: 15 (ppm) from ACGIH (TLV) [United States] [1999]
TWA: 10 (ppm) from OSHA (PEL) [United States]
TWA: 25 (mg/m3) from OSHA (PEL) [United States]
Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Liquid. Acetic acid. (Strong.)
Physical state and Odor
appearance
Acid. (Strong.)
Taste
Not applicable.
Molecular Weight
Clear Colorless.
Color
Acidic.
pH (1% soln/water)
The lowest known value is 100掳 (212掳 (Water). We ighted average: 100.91掳 (213.6掳
C F) C F)
Boiling Point
May start to solidify at 16.6掳 (61.9掳 based on d ata for: Acetic acid.
C F)
Melting Point
The lowest known value is 321.67掳 (611掳 (Acetic acid).
C F)
Critical Temperature
Weighted average: 1 (Water = 1)
Specific Gravity
The highest known value is 2.3 kPa (@ 20掳 (Water) . Weighted average: 2.26 kPa (@ 20掳
C) C)
Vapor Pressure
The highest known value is 2.07 (Air = 1) (Acetic acid). Weighted average: 0.69 (Air = 1)
Vapor Density
Not available.
Volatility
The highest known value is 0.48 ppm (Acetic acid)
Odor Threshold
The product is more soluble in water.
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.
Not available.
Ionicity (in Water)
Partially dispersed in methanol, diethyl ether, n-octanol.
Dispersion Properties
See solubility in water, methanol, diethyl ether, n-octanol, acetone.
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Easily soluble in cold water, hot water.
Solubility
Partially soluble in methanol, diethyl ether, n-octanol, acetone.
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity Data
The product is stable.
Stability
Not available.
Instability Temperature
Incompatible materials
Conditions of Instability
Incompatibility with various Slightly reactive to reactive with oxidizing agents, reducing agents, metals, acids, alkalis.
substances
Corrosive in presence of zinc.
Corrosivity
Slightly corrosive in presence of steel, of aluminum, of copper.
Non-corrosive in presence of glass, of stainless steel(304), of stainless steel(316).
Reacts violently with strong oxidizing agents, acetaldehyde, and acetic anhydride. Material can react with metals,
Special Remarks on
strong bases, amines, carbonates, hydroxides, phosphates, many oxides,cyanides, sulfides, chromic acid, nitric acid,
Reactivity
hydrogen peroxide, carbonates. ammonium nitrate, ammonium thiosulfate, chlorine trifluoride, chlorosulfonic acid,
perchloric acid, permanganates, xylene, oleum, potassium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, phosphorus isocyanate,
ethylenediamine, ethylene imine. (Acetic acid)
Not available.
Special Remarks on
Corrosivity
Will not occur.
Polymerization
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Absorbed through skin. Eye contact. Inhalation.
Routes of Entry
Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 66200 mg/kg (Rat) (Calculated value for the mixture).
Toxicity to Animals
Acute dermal toxicity (LD50): 21200 mg/kg (Rabbit) (Calculated value for the mixture).
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Mutagenic for bacteria and/or yeast. [Acetic acid, glacial].
Chronic Effects on Humans
Contains material which may cause damage to the following organs: kidneys, lungs, mucous membranes, upper
respiratory tract, skin, eyes, teeth.
Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant).
Other Toxic Effects on
Slightly hazardous in case of ingestion, of inhalation.
Humans
Not available.
Special Remarks on
Toxicity to Animals
May affect genetic material and may cause reproductive effects based on animal data. No human data found.
Special Remarks on
(Acetic acid)
Chronic Effects on Humans
Acute Potential Health Effects:
Special Remarks on other
Skin: Causes skin irritation with redness and pain.
Toxic Effects on Humans
Eyes: Causes eye irritation with redness, pain and tearing.
Inhalation: Causes respiratory tract and mucous membrane irritation with coughing, dyspnea, thoracic pain. May
affect behavior/central nervous system and cause central nervous system depression with headache, nausea,
vomiting.
Ingestion: Ingestion of large amounts may cause gastrointestinal (digestive) tract irritation with nausea, diarrhea,
abdominal pain. (albuminuria, hematuria, hemoglobinuria, anuria, uremia, nephrosis, acute renal failure, acute
tubular necrosis)), liver (impaired liver function), behavior (convulsions, giddines, muscular weakness).
Chronic Potential Health Effects:
Ingestion and Inhalation: Prolonged or repeated ingestion of large doses may affect behavior, liver, and metabolism
(weight loss). Prolonged or repeated inhalation may cause pharyngitis, chronic bronchitis, and may affect blood
(changes in leukocyte count), and urinary system (kidney damage). Prolonged or repeated ingestion or inhalation of
Acetic acid may also cause erosion of teeth.
Skin: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause irritation or dermatitis, hyperkeratosis.
Eyes: Prolonged or repeated eye contact may cause conjunctivitis.
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Section 12. Ecological Information
Not available.
Ecotoxicity
Not available.
BOD5 and COD
Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may
Products of Biodegradation
arise.
The product itself and its products of degradation are not toxic.
Toxicity of the Products
of Biodegradation
Not available.
Special Remarks on the
Products of Biodegradation
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control
Waste Disposal
regulations.
Section 14. Transport Information
Not a DOT controlled material (United States).
DOT Classification
Not applicable.
Identification
Not applicable.
Special Provisions for
Transport
DOT (Pictograms)
Section 15. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
Connecticut hazardous material survey.: Acetic acid, glacial
Federal and State
Illinois toxic substances disclosure to employee act: Acetic acid, glacial
Regulations
Illinois chemical safety act: Acetic acid, glacial
New York release reporting list: Acetic acid, glacial
Rhode Island RTK hazardous substances: Acetic acid, glacial
Pennsylvania RTK: Acetic acid, glacial
Minnesota: Acetic acid, glacial
Massachusetts RTK: Acetic acid, glacial
Massachusetts spill list: Acetic acid, glacial
New Jersey: Acetic acid, glacial
New Jersey spill list: Acetic acid, glacial
Louisiana spill reporting: Acetic acid, glacial
California Director's List of Hazardous Substances: Acetic acid, glacial
TSCA 8(b) inventory: Water; Acetic acid, glacial
CERCLA: Hazardous substances.: Acetic acid, glacial: 5000 lbs. (2268 kg);
California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found to
California
cause cancer which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found.
Proposition 65
Warnings California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found to
cause birth defects which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found.
OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
Other Regulations
CLASS D-2B: Material causing other toxic effects (TOXIC).
Other Classifications WHMIS (Canada)
DSCL (EEC)
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R36/37/38- Irritating to eyes, respiratory S26- In case of contact with eyes, rinse
system and skin. immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical advice.
S36/37- Wear suitable protective clothing and
gloves.
Health Hazard
HMIS (U.S.A.) 2 National Fire Protection Flam ability
m
0
Association (U.S.A.)
Fire Hazard
0
2 0
Health Reactivity
Reactivity
0
Specific hazard
Personal Protection
WHMIS (Canada)
(Pictograms)
DSCL (Europe)
(Pictograms)
TDG (Canada)
(Pictograms)
ADR (Europe)
(Pictograms)
Protective Equipment Gloves.
Lab coat.
Vapor respirator. Be sure to use an
approved/certified respirator or equivalent.
Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation
is inadequate.
Splash goggles.
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Section 16. Other Information
A101S
MSDS Code
Not available.
References
Other Special Not available.
Considerations
Validated by Sonia Owen on 4/18/2008. Verified by Sonia Owen.
Printed 6/24/2008.
CALL (310) 516-8000
Notice to Reader
All chemicals may pose unknown hazards and should be used with caution. This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) applies only to the material as packaged. If this product is combined with other materials,
deteriorates, or becomes contaminated, it may pose hazards not mentioned in this MSDS. It shall be the user's responsibility to develop proper methods of handling and personal protection based on the actual
conditions of use. While this MSDS is based on technical data judged to be reliable, SpectrumQuality Products, Inc. assumes no responsibility for the completeness or accuracy of the information contained herein.
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