Product ID:ACETIC ANHYDRIDE
MSDS Date:01/26/1998
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N091604
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJMSZ

Emergency Phone: 800-274-5263

Info Phone: 614-790-3333; 800-325-3751

Cage: 34897

Telephone: 614-790-3333/800-274-5263

Cage: 34897

ACETIC ANHYDRIDE

CAS: 108-24-7

RTECS: AK1925000

OSHA PEL 20 MG/M3;5 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 21 MG/M3;5 PPM

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:EYE: CAN CAUSE IRRITATION. SYMPTOMS
INCLUDE STINGING, TEARING, REDNESS & SWELLING. SKIN: CAN CAUSE
PERMANENT DAMAGE. SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE REDNESS, BURNING & SWELLING,
BURNS & OTHER DAMAGE. INGEST: SWA LLOWING THIS MATERIAL MAY BE
HARMFUL/FATAL. SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE SEVERE STOMACH & INTESTINAL
IRRITATION (NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIARRHEA), ABDOMINAL PAIN & VOMITING
OF BLOOD. SWALLOWING OF THIS MATERIAL MA Y CAUSE BURNS & DESTROY
TISSUE IN MOUTH, THROAT & DIGESTIVE TRACT. LOW BLOOD PRESSURE &
SHOCK MAY OCCUR AS A RESULT OF SEVERE TISSUE INJURY. INHAL:
BREATHING OF VAP/MIST IS POSSIBLE. TARGET ORGAN EFTS :NO DATA.
DEVELOPMENTAL INFO:NO DATA.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO DATA
Effects of Overexposure:SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE TO THIS MATERIAL
THROUGH BREATHING, SWALLOWING, AND/OR PASSAGE OF THE MATERIAL
THROUGH SKIN MAY INCLUDE: IRRITATION (NOSE, THROAT, AIRWAYS).
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PREEXISTING DISORDERS OF THE
FOLLOWING ORGANS (OR ORGAN SYSTEMS) MAY BE AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE
TO THIS MATERIAL: SKIN, LUNG (FOR EXAMPLE, ASTHMA-LIKE CONDITIONS).

First Aid:EYES:IMMED FLUSH GENTLY W/WATER FOR AT LST 15 MINS WHILE
HOLDING LIDS APART. IF SYMPS DEVEL AS RSLT OF VAP EXPOS, IMMED MOVE
INDIVIDUAL AWAY FROM EXPOS & INTO FRESH AIR BEFORE FLUSHING AS REC.
SEEK IM MED MED ATTN. SKIN:IMMED FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LST 15 MINS
WHILE REMOVING CONTAM CLTHG & SHOES. SEEK IMMED MED ATTN. WASH
CLTHG BEFORE REUSE & DISCARD CONTAM SHOES. INGEST:SEEK IMMED MED
ATTN. DO NOT I NDUCE VOMIT. VOMIT WILL CAUSE FURTHER DMG TO MOUTH &
THROAT. IF INDIVIDUAL IS CONSCIOUS & ALERT, IMMED RINSE MOUTH
W/WATER & GIVE MILK/WATER TO DRINK. IF POSS, DO NOT LEAVE
INDIVIDUAL UNATTENDED. INHA L:IMMED MOVE INDIVIDUAL AWAY (SUPP
DATA)

Flash Point:=48.9C, 120.F
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:N/I
Extinguishing Media:ALCOHOL FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT . WATER MAY BE USED TO KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL
UNTIL FIRE IS OUT. REFER TO THE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
SECTION OF THIS MSDS
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPS ARE HVR/AIR & MAY TRAVEL ALONG
GROUND/BE MOVED BY VENT & IGNITED BY HEAT, PILOT LIGHTS, OTHER
FLAMES & IGNIT SOURCES AT LOCATIONS DIST FROM MATL HNDLG POINT.
NEVER USE WELDING/CUTTING TORCH ON/NE AR DRUM (EVEN EMPTY) BECAUSE
PROD (EVEN JUST RESIDUE) CAN IGNITE EXPLOSIVELY. HAZ PRODS OF
COMBUST:MAY FORM:(SUPP DATA)

Spill Release Procedures:SM SPILL:ABSORB LIQ ON VERMICULITE, FLOOR
ABSORB/OTHER ABSORB MATL & TRANSFER TO HOOD. LG SPILL:ELIM ALL
IGNIT SOURCES (FLARES, FLAMES INCL PILOT LIGHTS, ELEC SPKS). PERS
NOT WEARING PROT EQUIP SHOULD BE EXCLUDED FROM AREA OF SPILL UNTIL
CLEAN-UP HAS BEEN COMPLETED. STOP SPILL AT SOURCE. PVNT FROM
ENTERING DRAINS, SEWERS, STREAMS/OTHER BODIES OF WATER. PVNT FROM
SPREADING. IF RUNOFF (OTHER INFO)

Handling and Storage Precautions:CONTAINERS OF THIS MATERIAL MAY BE
HAZARDOUS WHEN EMPTIED. SINCE EMPTIED CONTAINERS RETAIN PRODUCT
RESIDUES (VAPOR, LIQUID, AND/OR SOLID), ALL HAZARD PRECAUTIONS
GIVEN IN THIS MSDS MUST BE OBSERVED.

Respiratory Protection:IF WORKPLACE EXPOSURE LIMIT(S) OF PRODUCT OR ANY
COMPONENT IS EXCEEDED, A NIOSH APPROVED AIR SUPPLIED RESP IS
ADVISED IN ABSENCE OF PROPER ENVIRON CONTROL.OSHA REGS ALSO PERMIT
OTHER NIOSH APPROVED RE SPS (NEGATIVE PRESSURE TYPE) UNDER
SPECIFIED CNDTNS (SEE YOUR INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST). ENGINEERING &
ADMIN CONTROLS SHOULD BE IMPLEMENTED TO REDUCE EXPOSURE.
Ventilation:PROVIDE SUFFICIENT MECHANICAL (GENERAL AND/OR LOCAL
EXHAUST) VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:RESISTANT GLOVES SUCH AS: NATURAL RUBBER, NEOPRENE.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES & FULL LENGTH
FACESHIELD .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER . TO
PREVENT SKIN CONTACT, WEAR IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING AND BOOTS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PHYSICAL DATA:LIQ DENSITY:9.20 LBS/GAL @ 68F; 1.083 KG/L @ 20C. --
FIRST AID PROC:FROM EXPOS & INTO FRESH AIR. SEEK IMMED MED ATTN;
KEEP PERS WARM & QUIET. IF PERS IS NOT BRTHG, BEGIN ARTF RESP. IF
BR THG IS DFCLT, ADMIN OXYG. -- EXPLO HAZ:ACID VAPS, CARBON DIOXIDE
& CARBON MONOXIDE, VARIOUS HYDROCARBONS. (OTHER INFO)

Boiling Pt:=140.C, 284.F
B.P. Text:@ 760 MM HG (PRODUCT)
Vapor Pres:4 MM HG @ 68F (PRODUCT)
Vapor Density:3.52@AIR=1
Spec Gravity:1.080 @ 68F
pH:NO DATA
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.45 (N-BUTYL ACETATE)
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, PT-CO COLOR 10 MAX, LIQUID, HOMOGENEOUS
SOLUTION; NO ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID CONTACT WITH: ALCOHOLS, AMINES, STRONG ALKALIES, STRONG OXIDIZING
AGENTS, WATER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID CONTACT WITH TEMPERATURES OVER 120F.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY FORM: ACID VAPORS, CARBON DIOXIDE
AND CARBON MONOXIDE, VARIOUS HYDROCARBONS.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:PRODUCT CAN UNDERGO HAZARDOUS
POLYMERIZATION.

Waste Disposal Methods:DESTROY BY LIQUID INCINERATION. CONTAMINATED
ABSORBENT MAY BE DEPOSITED IN A LANDFILL I/A/W LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

Toxicological Information:NO DATA.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:NO DATA.

Transport Information:DOT INFORMATION - 49 CFR 172.101. DOT
DESCRIPTION: ACETIC ANHYDRIDE, S, UN1715, II. CONTAINER/MODE: 55
GAL DRUM/TRUCK PACKAGE. NOS COMPONENT: NONE. RQ (REPORTABLE
QUANTITY) - 49 CFR 172.101: PRODUCT Q UANTITY (LBS) COMPONENT -
5000 LBS (ACETIC ANHYDRIDE).

SARA Title III Information:CERCLA RQ - 40 CFR 302.4(A): ACETIC
ANHYDRIDE - 5000 LBS. SARA 302 COMPONENTS - 40 CFR 355 APPENDIX A:
NONE. SARA 311/312 HAZARD CLASS - 40 CFR 370.2: IMMEDIATE - YES;
DELAYED - NO; FIRE - YES; REACTI VE - NO; SUDDEN RELEASE OF
PRESSURE - NO. SARA 313 COMPONENTS - 40 CFR 372.65: NONE.
Federal Regulatory Information:TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT)
STATUS: TSCA (UNITED STATES) THE INTENTIONAL INGREDIENTS OF THIS
PRODUCT ARE LISTED. INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS: INVENTORY STATUS:
NOT DETERMINED.
State Regulatory Information:CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: NONE. NEW
JERSEY RTK LABEL INFORMATION: ACETIC ANHYDRIDE - 108-24-7.
PENNSYLVANIA RTK LABEL INFORMATION: ACETIC ACID, ANHYDRIDE -
108-24-7.