Product ID:ACETIC ACID, GLACIAL
MSDS Date:01/20/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N092137
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJRKH

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300

Info Phone: 724-224-2440

Cage: 01HD3

Telephone: 724-224-2440

Cage: 01HD3

ACETIC ACID

CAS: 64-19-7

RTECS: AF1225000

OSHA PEL 25 MG/M3;10 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 25 MG/M3;10 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:ACUTE: CAUSES SEVERE IRRITATION TO
SKIN AND EYES. VAPORS CAUSE SEVERE RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION.
MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC REACTION. SIGNS OF EXPOSURE: MAY CAUSE NAUSEA,
ABDOMINAL SPASMS, VOMITING, HEMATE RNSIS, AND DIARRHEA. MAY CAUSE
BURNS, IRRITATION, INFLAMMATION, CONJUNCTIVAL OR CORNEAL
DESTRUCTION, CHEMICAL PNEUMONITIS, BRONCHITIS & PULMONARY EDEMA.
CHRONIC: HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED OR INHAL ED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CARCINOGENICITY: MUTAGENIC IN
NON-MAMMALIAN TEST SYSTEMS.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PEOPLE WITH CHRONIC DISEASE OF THE
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, SKIN, EYES, AND/OR TEETH.

First Aid:EYE CONTACT: RINSE SKIN/EYES WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR
AT LEAST 15 MINUTES, CONSULT MEDICAL HELP IMMEDIATELY. SKIN
CONTACT: RINSE SKIN/EYES WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST
15 MINUTES, C ONSULT MEDICAL HELP IMMEDIATELY. INGESTION: IF
INGESTED AND CONSCIOUS, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION. INHALATION: IF INHALED, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET MEDICAL
HELP.

Flash Point Method:TOC
Flash Point:=44.4C, 112.F
Lower Limits:5.4%
Upper Limits:19.0%
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL FOAM, OR CARBON
DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT . IRRITATING OR TOXIC SUBSTANCES MAY BE EMITTED UPON
THERMAL DECOMPOSITION.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:USE WATER TO COOL CONTAINERS AND TO
DISPERSE VAPORS.

Spill Release Procedures:DO NOT TOUCH SPILLED MATERIAL. STOP LEAK IF
POSSIBLE WITHOUT RISK. ABSORB WITH SAND OR OTHER NONCOMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL. FLUSH AREA W/WATER. REMOVE ANY SOURCE OF FLAMES OR
SPARKS. SPILL/RELEASE: "REPORTA BLE QUANTITY" (RQ) TO NATL RESPONSE
CTR 1-800-424-8802, 40 CFR PART 302: ACETIC ACID, GLACIAL RQ(LBS)
5000.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM HEAT, SOURCES OF
IGNITION, AND INCOMPATIBLES AND EQUIPMENT USED DURING TRANSFER TO
REDUCE POSSIBILITY OF SPARKS.
Other Precautions:FUMES ARE HIGHLY IRRITATING.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT WHEN EXPOSURE LIMTIS ARE EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:USE MECHANICAL NON-SPARKING TYPE.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE OR PVC GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES AND FULL LENGTH
FACESHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER MEETING ANSI DESIGN
CRITERIA (PF N). WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, GLOVES, BOOTS, AND/OR
CHEMICAL APRON.
Work Hygienic Practices:HANDLE AS A STRONG CAUSTIC AGENT.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Boiling Pt:=118.3C, 245.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=16.1C, 61.F
Vapor Pres:15.70 MM HG @ 20C
Vapor Density:2.1
Spec Gravity:1.05 (H*2O =1)
Evaporation Rate & Reference:1.0 (BUTYL ACETATE)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID WITH STRONG VINEGAR-LIKE
ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG BASE, METALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID CONTACT WITH OXIDIZERS AND REDUCING
AGENTS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:IRRITATING AND TOXIC FUMES MAY BE
EMITTED UPON DECOMPOSITION.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL AUTHORITIES
FOR PROPER DISPOSAL METHODS.

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.

SARA Title III Information:IN COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 313 OF THE
EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT OF 1986 AND 40
CFR PART 372 THE FOLLOWING TOXIC CHEMICALS ARE PRESENT: ACETIC
ACID.