Product ID:SPEC E STARTER
MSDS Date:10/09/1987
FSC:6750
NIIN:00-842-5278
MSDS Number: BLZGM

CLAYTON CHEMICAL CO.

1072 DOUGAL CT
GREAT FALLS, VA 22066-1707
US

Emergency Phone: 703-759-9399

Info Phone: 804-580-8105

Cage: 6W820

CLAYTON CHEMICAL CO., A DIV OF VARICHEM CORP

276-Z HEATHSVILLE, VA 22473 US

Telephone: 703-759-9399

Cage: 6W820

ACETIC ACID (SARA III)

CAS: 64-19-7

RTECS: AF1225000

Fraction By Weight: <12%

OSHA PEL 10 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM/15 STEL; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:VAPORS, MISTS & LIQUID ARE CORROSIVE
TO SKIN, EYES, NOSE, THROAT & MUCOUS MEMBRANES. CHRONIC INHALATION
OF VAPORS MAY CAUSE BRONCHITIS, PULMONARY EDEMA & CHEMICAL
PNEUMONIA WITH ASPHYXIATION POSSIBLE. CHRONIC CONTACT WITH EYES
MAY CAUSE PERMANENT EYE INJURY. INGESTION OF LIQUID MAY RESULT IN
TISSUE BURNS & PAIN IN ABS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:OVER EXPOSURE BY INHALATION RESULTS IN
COUGHING, CHEST PAIN & DIFFICULTY IN BREATHING. EYE CONTACT WITH
VAPORS MAY CAUSE IRRITATION, BURNING OR STINGING OF THE EYES AND
LIDS, WATERING OF EYES & INFLAM MATION OF CONJUNCTIVA. INGEST OF
LIQUIDMAY RESULT IN NAUSEA, VOMITING & COLLAPSE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
DISORDERS, EYE PROBLEMS OR RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS MAY BE MORE
SUSCEPTABLE TO THE EFFECTS OF THIS PRODUCT.

First Aid:SKIN-WASH IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF SOAP & WATER.
EYE-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR ATLEAST 15 MIN.
MEDICAL ATTENTION MAY BE NECESSARY. INHALE-REMOVE FROM AREA. IF
BREATHING HAS STOPPED, GIVE CPR, THEN OXYGEN IF NEEDED. OBTAIN
MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGEST-DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IF CONSCIOUS,
CAREFULLY GIVE PLENTY OF WATER OR MILK. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point Method:COC
Flash Point:105F,41C
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, OR DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXTINGUISH ALL NEARBY SOURCES OF
IGNITION.

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB AND REMOVE BULK OF SPILL WITH ABSOEBENT
SWEEPING COMPOUND. FLUSH REMAINING LIQUID WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH.

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID BREATHING FUMES. WEAR APPROPIATE
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Other Precautions:NONE

Respiratory Protection:AN APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
WHEN TLV IS EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST IS REQUIRED BUT MECHANICAL(GENERAL) EXHAUST
IS OPTIONAL.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE OR NITRILE RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES - CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON IF SPILLS ARE LIKELY. HAVE
EMERGENCY EYE WASH AND SAFETY SHOWER AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES AND SHOES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CORROSIVE LIQUID.

HCC:F5
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Spec Gravity:1.070
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1
Solubility in Water:100%
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID WITH VINEGAR ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS, STRONG ALKALIES OR REDUCING MATERIALS, COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, OPEN FLAMES AND SPARKS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DILUTE STARTER WITH WATER, NEUTRALIZE WITH SODA
ASH TO A PH BETWEEN 6-8, AND DISPOSE THROUGH WASTE TREATMENT PLANT.
PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO DISSIPATE CARBON DIOXIDE GAS WHEN
SODA ASH IS USED.

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