Product ID:ACETIC ACID GLACIAL
MSDS Date:07/13/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-275-1215
MSDS Number: BDSGL

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 ACID (SARA III)

CAS: 64-19-7

RTECS: AF1225000

OSHA PEL 10 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM/15 STEL; 9394

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD 50 ORAL RAT IS 3310 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HEALTH HAZARDS: ACUTE: SEVERE
IRRITATION AND BURNS. MAY CAUSE PERMANENT EYE DAMAGE. CHRONIC: LUNG
DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE INGREDIENTS IN THIS PRODUCT
IS LISTED BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN: SEVERE IRRITATION AND BURNS.
INHALATION: SEVERE IRRITATION TO RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. INGESTION:
SEVERE BURNING TO MOUTH AND STOMACH, NAUSEA, VOMITING, LOSS OF
CONSCIOUSNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS WITH PREEXISTING EYE,
SKIN OR RESPIRATORY DISEASES MAY BE MORE AT RISK BY EXPOSURE TO
THIS PRODUCT.

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES
WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES.SEE DOCTOR.
INHALATION: REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR.GIVE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED.
SEE DOCTOR. I NGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE WATER, MILK OR
MILK OF MAGNESIA. SEE DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY. NOTHING BY MOUTH IF
UNCONSCIOUS.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:104F,40C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:800F
Lower Limits:5.4
Upper Limits:16.0
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS. COMBUSTIBLE AND
CORROSIVE VAPORS. FIGHT FIRE FROM DISTANCE.

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE PERSONNEL. ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES.
VENTILATE AREA. WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS. NEUTRALIZE SPILL. ABSORB IN INERT MATERIAL AND
PLACE IN APPROPIATE D ISPOSAL CONTAINER AND COVER. FLUSH AREAWITH
WATER
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH OR LIME.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
AREA. FLAMMABLE LIQUID STORAGE AREA OR CABINET. KEEP CONTAINERS
TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:AVOID EYE AND SKIN CONTACT. DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR SCBA AS
APPROPIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST
VENTILATION TO KEEP EXPOSURE LEVELS BELOW PEL.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE
EXPOSURE FROM PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT. EYE BATH AND SAFETY
SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
EATING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE.

HCC:C2
Boiling Pt:=117.8C, 244.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=16.7C, 62.F
Vapor Pres:11
Vapor Density:2.1
Spec Gravity:1.05
pH:2.4
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.9 (BUTYL ACETATE = 1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID, PUNGENT ODOR,
CHARACTERISTIC OF VINEGAR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS SUCH AS CHROMIC ACID, SODIUM PEROXIDE, NITRIC
ACID, METALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES AND OTHER SOURCES
OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE,
INCOMPLETELY BURNED CARBON PRODUCTS.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS. EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER D001, D002 (IGNITABLE,
CORROSIVE WASTE).

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