BFCNH - ACETIC ACID GLACIAL

Product Identification

Product ID:ACETIC ACID GLACIAL
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-526-2023
MSDS Number: BFCNH

Responsible Party
MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION
PARIS BYPASS
PARIS, KY 40361
US

Emergency Phone: 314-982-5000

Info Phone: 314-982-5000

Cage: 62910

Contractor
MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 908-859-2151

Cage: 62910

Ingredients

ACETIC ACID (SARA III)

CAS: 64-19-7

RTECS: AF1225000

Fraction By Weight: >99%

OSHA PEL 10 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM/15 STEL; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

Hazards

Effects of Overexposure:CAUSES SKIN BURNS/SENSITZN,VOMITG/DIARRHEA,SEV
EYE DAMAGE,DAMAGE TO NOSE,THROAT/LUNGS LINING.

First Aid

First Aid:SKIN:WASH W.SOAP & H*2O. EYES:FLUSH W. H*2O. INGESTED:DON'T
INDUCE VOMITING. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF
NEED. KEEP WARM & QUIET. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. NEVER GIVE
ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:40C(104F)-CC
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:427C
Lower Limits:5.4
Upper Limits:16.0
Extinguishing Media:WATER,DRY CHEMICAL,FOAM,CARBON DIOXIDE
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H*20 SPRAY TO COOL
CONTR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAP CAN FLOW ALONG SURFACE TO DISTNT IGN
SOURCE & FLASH BACK;H*2O DILTD ACID CAN GIVE H*2 W/METALS

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:ELIM IGN SOURCES,VENTLT & EVAC AREA.USE
PROTCTV CLOTHG/RESP PROTCTION FM VAP.CONTAIN & RECOVR LIQ IF
POSS.ABSORB W/VRMCULITE,EARTH,ETC.SCOOP UP W/NON-SPARKG TOOLS &
PLACE IN CLOSD CONTNRS.USE H*2O SPR AY TO DISPERSE VAP/COOL
CNTNR.DO NOT FLUSH TO SEWR

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED
CONTAINERS,STORED IN COOL,DRY,VENTILATED AREA.PROTECT AGAINST
PHYSICAL DAMAGE.ISOLATE FM INCOMPATIBLE MATL,HEAT & SUNLIGHT,ETC.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING VAP.KEEP CONTNR CLOSED.USE W/ADEQ
VENT.DO NOT GET IN EYES,SKIN,OR ON CLOTHING.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
HANDLG.KEEP AWAY FM HEAT/FLAME.CLASSFD AS POISON UNDR FED CAUSTIC
POISON ACT

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:SUPPLIED AIR RESPIR/SCBA; ESCAPE: GAS MASK
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FROM MFR DATED:9/26/85 CONFORMS TO OSHA COMM HAZ STD:OSHA PEL:10
PPM(TWA);EXPLOSION HAZ: ABOVE FLASH PT,VAPOR-AIR MIXTURE ARE
EXPLOSIVE WITHIN FLAMMABLE LIMITS.

Chemical Properties

HCC:C2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:118C(244F)
Vapor Pres:11
Vapor Density:2.1
Spec Gravity:1.05
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.97(ETHER=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQ W/STONG VINEGAR-LIKE ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:UNK

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS,NITRIC & CHROMIC ACIDS,SODIUM PEROXIDE & CAUSTICS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID HEAT/SUNLIGHT BECAUSE THEY CAN
CONTRIBUTE TO INSTBILTY
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY EMIT TOXIC GASES & VAPORS SUCH AS
CARBON MONOXIDE

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:KEEP IN COVERED DRUMS,PENDING DISPOSAL. HANDLE &
DISPOSE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
INTERNATIONAL,FEDERAL,STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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