Product ID:ACETIC ANHYDRIDE
MSDS Date:10/05/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-063-6992
MSDS Number: BVZDJ

SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG CORP.

14422 SOUTH SAN PEDRO STREET
GARDENA, CA 90248-2027
US

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300

Info Phone: 310-516-8000

Cage: 63415

SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC

GARDENA, CA 90248-2027 US

Telephone: 310-516-9843

Cage: 63415

ACETIC ANHYDRIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 108-24-7

RTECS: AK1925000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 5 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 5 PPM; 9394

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD 50 ORAL RAT IS 1780 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:ACUTE: CORROSIVE. LACRIMATOR. SEVERE
EYE BURNS. SKIN SENSITIZER. TOXIC BY INHALATION. MODERATELY TOXIC
BY INGESTION. SLIGHTLY TOXIC BY DERMAL ABSORPTION. CHRONIC: MOUTH
ULCERATION. POSSIBLE BRONCHIAL AND GASTROINTESTINAL DISTURBANCES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE INGREDIENTS IN THIS PRODUCT
IS LISTED BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: PAIN, LACRIMATION, BLURRED VISION,
INFLAMMATION. POSSIBLE LOSS OF VISION. SKIN: SEVERE BURNS, WHITE
WRINKLED SKIN, BLISTERS, DERMATITIS. INHALATION: HARSH COUGH,
CHOKING, WHEEZING, CHEST PAINS, PULMONARY EDEMA WHICH MAY BE
FATAL. INGESTION: SEVERE BURNS OF MOUTH, ESOPHAGUS, STOMACH WITH
PAIN, VOMITING, DIARRHEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS WITH A HISTORY OF EYES,
SKIN AND RESPIRATORY DISORDERS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM
EXPOSURE.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SEE
DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES.
WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. COVER WITH DRY DRESSING. BANDAGE. SEE
DOCTOR I MMEDIATELY. INHALATION: REMOVE VICTIM TOFRESH AIR. GIVE
OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED. SEE DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY. INGESTION: DRINK
LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER OR MILK. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. SEE DOCTOR
IMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:120F,49C
Lower Limits:2.7
Upper Limits:10.3
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE,HALON,DRY CHEMICAL,ALCOHOL
FOAM.WATER SPRAY MAY BE INEFFECTIVE AS AN EXTINGUISHANT.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS WITH WATER FOG.KEEP UPWIND OF FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS ARE HEAVIER THAN AIR,CAN TRAVEL
DISTANCES ALONG THE GROUND,AND FLASHBACK AT THE SOURCE.

Spill Release Procedures:KEEP COMBUSTIBLES (WOOD,PAPER,OIL,ETC.) AWAY
FROM SPILL.REMOVE PERSONNEL.ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES.VENTILATE
AREA.WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND SCBA.ABSORB IN INERT CEMENT
POWDER OR FLY ASH AND PLACE IN APPROPIATE DISPOSAL CONTAINER AND
COVER.
Neutralizing Agent:CAUSTIC SODA

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE, HEAT, IGNITION SOURCES AND
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED.
Other Precautions:GROUND CONTAINERS WHEN TRANSFERRING LIQUID.OUTSIDE
STORAGE IS PREFERRED;AVOID PITS OR DEPRESSIONS.INSIDE STORAGE
SHOULD BE IN A STANDARD FLAMMABLE LIQUID STORAGE CABINET IAW NFPA
49.

Respiratory Protection:WHERE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS ARE LACKING OR IN
ENCLOSED SPACES USE EITHER A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS OR
A NOISH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ACID GAS,DEPENDING ON THE
AIRBORN CONCENTRATION.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP EXPOSURE LEVELS BELOW
PEL. USE EXPLOSION PROOF EQUIPMENT.
Protective Gloves:PVC GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES AND FACESHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,AS NEEDED.PROVIDE A
LOCAL EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS.SEPERATE WORK CLOTHES FROM STREET
CLOTHES.LAUNDER WORK CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.KEEP FOOD OUT OF THE WORK
AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE.

HCC:F6
Boiling Pt:=140.C, 284.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-72.8C, -99.F
Vapor Pres:10
Vapor Density:3.52
Spec Gravity:1.082
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.46 (BUTYL ACETATE = 1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS MOBILE LIQUID WITH A VERY SHARP,
STRONG, PUNGENT VINEGAR ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
AVOID CONTACT WITH WATER, ACIDS AND OXIDIZING AGENTS, COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID CONTACT WITH WATER. SLOWLY
HYDROLIZES. ACETIC ACID FORMED MAY CATALIZE A VIOLENT, EXOTHERMIC
REACTION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS.EPA CODE IS D001(IGNITABLE).

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