Product ID:ACETIC ANHYDRIDE AR
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-063-6992
MSDS Number: BCWXX

MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION

PARIS BYPASS
PARIS, KY 40361
US

Emergency Phone: 314-982-5000

Info Phone: 314-982-5000

Cage: 62910

MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 908-859-2151

Cage: 62910

ACETIC ANHYDRIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 108-24-7

RTECS: AK1925000

Fraction By Weight: >99%

OSHA PEL C 5 PPM

ACGIH TLV: C 5 PPM; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

Effects of Overexposure:INH:NOSE,THROAT,LUNGS
IRRIT/DAMAGE;ING:CORR,NAUSEA,VOMIT;SKIN:CORR,REDNESS;EYES:CORR,BURN
S,IMPRD VIS

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.

Flash Point:49C(120F)-CC
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:390C
Lower Limits:2.9
Upper Limits:10.3
Extinguishing Media:CO*2,DRY CHEM,WATER SPRAY OR ALCOHOL FOAM(NFPA)
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H*20 SPRAY TO COOL
CONTR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAP FM EXPLSV MIXTURE W/AIR
>48C(118F).EXPLOSION HAZ WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT OR FLAME

Spill Release Procedures:RMV IGN SOURCES.VENTILT AREA.USE PROTCTV
EQUIP/CLOTHG:SM SPILL:ABSORB ON PAPER TOWEL,EVAP IN FUME HOOD THEN
BURN PAPER CAREFULLY;LG SPILL:DIKE FAR AHEAD.ABSORB
W/VERMICLT,EARTH,DRY SAND,ETC.SHOVEL INT O COVERD DRUMS.PUMP DIKED
LIQ TO SALVAGETANK.

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.

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 FM MFR DATED:JAN 1985 WHICH COMPLIES W/OSHA HAZ COMM STD;CWA RQ:
1000 LBS; STORAGE:OUTSIDE OR DETACHED STG IS PREFERRED.INSIDE STG
SHOULD BE IN FLAMM LIQS STG RM/CABINET.

HCC:F6
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:140C(284F)
Vapor Pres:4.0
Vapor Density:3.5
Spec Gravity:1.08
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.46(ETHER=1)
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS LIQ W/STRONG ACETIC(VINEGAR) ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS,ALCOHOLS,AMINES & STRONG CAUSTICS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EMITS ACETIC ACID FUMES & GIVES CARBON
MONOXIDE/DIOXIDE

Waste Disposal Methods:LG SPILL & LOT SIZE CAN BE COLLECTED & ATOMIZED
IN A SUITABLE COMBUSTION CHAMBER EQUIPPED WITH AN APPROPRIATE
EFFLUENT GAS CLEANING DEVICE OR DISPOSE OF AS HAZARDOUS WASTE IN
RCRA APPROVED LANDFILL.EN SURE COMPLIANCE W/FED,LOCAL & STATE REGS.

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