Product ID:ACETIC ACID
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6750
NIIN:00-141-6558
MSDS Number: BDBPV

UNION CARBIDE CORP(CHEM.COMMODITIES-DIST)

39 OLD RIDGEBURY ROAD
DANBURY, CT 06817-0001
US

Emergency Phone: 800-822-4357

Info Phone: 800-822-4357

Cage: 61637

UNION CARBIDE CORP

DANBURY, CT 06817-0001 US

Telephone: 800-822-4357/732-563-5522 (MSDS)

Cage: 61637

ACETIC ACID (SARA III)

CAS: 64-19-7

RTECS: AF1225000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 10 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM/15 STEL; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

Effects of Overexposure:CONTACT WITH SKIN & EYES CAUSES BURNS.BREATHING
OF VAPORS CAUSES COUGHING,CHEST PAIN,IRR.NOSE & THRT

First Aid:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH SKIN & EYE CONTACT WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR
AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.GET MEDICAL CARE FOR EYES.IF INHALED,REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR.GIVE OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT.CALL A
DOCTOR.REMOVE CO NTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES.WASH CLOTHING

Flash Point:106F
Lower Limits:5.4
Upper Limits:16.0
Extinguishing Media:CO*2,DRY CHEMICAL FOR SMALL FIRES.USE ALC.FOAM,*2O
LG.FIRES
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS&
COMPLETE PROT.CLOTH
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:IRRITATING VAPORS EVOLVED FROM FIRE.VAPOR
MAY EXPLODE.

Spill Release Procedures:STOP LEAK IF POSSIBLE.DIKE AND DILUTE WITH
LARGE AMOUNTS WATER.DO NOT TOUCH SPILLED MATERIAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:GLACIAL ACETIC ACID FREEZES AT
62F,FORMING HARD FUMES.STORE IN AREA ABOVE 62F.IF FROZEN,THAW BY
MOVING TO WARM AREA
Other Precautions:DANGER!CAUSES BURNS.HARMFUL IF INHALED.COMBUSTIBLE.DO
NOT GET IN EYES,ON SKIN,ON CLOTHING.AVOID BREATHING VAPOR.KEEP AWAY
FROM HEAT & OPEN FLAME.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED.USE W/ ADEQUATE
VENTIL.

Respiratory Protection:FRESH-AIR MASK IN CONFINED AREAS
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST & MECHANICAL
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:VAPOR PROOF GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FULL FACE MASK,IMPERVIOUS APRON,EYE BATH &
SAFETY SHOWER
Supplemental Safety and Health
ACETIC ACID WILL FREEZE AT A TEMPERATURE BELOW 60F AND WILL RETURN TO
LIQUID ABOVE 62F

HCC:F6
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:244.2F
Vapor Pres:11
Vapor Density:2.1
Spec Gravity:1.0512
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.97,BUTYL ACETATE
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:WATER-WHITE LIQUID;SHARP ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALIES,AMINES,AND NIRIC ACID
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO &/OR CO*2

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATE IN A FURNACE UNDER APPROVED
CONTROLLED PROCEDURES.SOME SUPPLEMENTARY FUEL MAY BE REQUIRED FOR
BURNING

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