MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS)

SECTION I

PRODUCT NAME: ACETIC ACID GLACIAL (A SMOKE)
CHEMICAL NAME: ACETIC ACID
FORMULA: CH₃COOH
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 60
CHEMICAL FAMILY: ORGANIC ACID
D.O.T. SHIPPING CLASSIFICATION: ACETIC ACID GLACIAL CORROSIVE MATERIAL UN2789

SECTION II – HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

PRINCIPLE HAZARDOUS COMPONENT PERCENT: ACETIC ACID
ACGIH TLV (UNITS): Air: 10ppm STEL: 15ppmCASE # 64-19-7
HAZARD: Corrosive/Inhalation/Combustible
OSHA PEL: Air: TWA 10ppm
% (WT.) 99.8
(Oral – human TDLo: 1470 ug/kg)
(Inhalation – human TDLo: 816ppm/3M)

All chemicals contained in this product are listed on the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCAS) Inventory.

SECTION III – PHYSICAL DATA

BOILING POINT (°F): 245°F                              EVAPORATION RATE: N/A
FREEZING POINT: 16°C                                    pH of 1% SOLUTION: 2.9
PERCENT VOLATILE ORGANICS BY VOLUME: 100
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Complete                    SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.049@20°C

                APPEARANCE: Clear, colorless liquid with a very strong vinegar-like odor

SECTION IV – FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

FLASH POINT: 103°F Tag. Closed Cup
AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE: 867°F
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: LOWER: 5.4 UPPER: 16.0
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE AND DRY CHEMICALS. A WATER “FOG” CAN BE USED FOR FIRE FIGHTING. A WATER SPRAY SHOULD BE USED TO COOL CONTAINERS ONLY.

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: WILL PRODUCE HAZARDOUS FUMES AND HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS.

VAPORS FROM THIS PRODUCT MAY CONCENTRATE IN CONFINED SPACES AND FORM AN EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE.

CONTACT WITH SOME METALS, ESPECIALLY ALUMINUM, MAGNESIUM AND ZINC, CAN GENERATE FLAMMABLE/EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN GAS.

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: WHEN FIRE FIGHTING, WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS

SECTION V – HEALTH HAZARD DATA

THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE: AIR: 10ppm

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE:
EYE CONTACT: “DANGER” CORROSIVE SKIN CONTACT: “DANGER” CORROSIVE
INHALATION: HARMFUL IF INHALED INGESTION: HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED
SKIN: NO DATA PUBLISHED

EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: CAUSES SEVERE EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION OR BURNS. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED.

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
INHALATION: IMMEDIATELY MORE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION, PREFERABLY MOUTH TO MOUTH. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. CALL A PHYSICIAN.

EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF CLEAN, RUNNING WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES, LIFTING THE UPPER AND LOWER LIDS OCCASIONALLY. CALL A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH SKIN WITH PLENTY OF CLEAN, RUNNING WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES, WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES. IF BURN OR IRRITATION OCCURS, CALL A PHYSICIAN.

INGESTION: IF SWALLOWED, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IMMEDIATELY DRINK A LARGE QUANTITY OF MILK OR WATER AND CALL A PHYSICIAN. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.

CHRONIC EXPOSURE EFFECTS: REPEATED EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE DERMATITIS AND POSSIBLY SEVERE MUCOUS MEMBRANE IRRITATION, OTHERWISE, SAME AS FOR OVEREXPOSURE.

SECTION VI – REACTIVITY DATA

STABILITY: STABLE
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: HOT STORAGE
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: WILL NOT OCCUR

INCOMPATIBILITY (Materials to avoid): ALKALI, STRONG OXIDIZERS, REDUCING AGENTS AND CHLORINE RELEASERS.

SECTION VII – SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RELEASE OR SPILLED: CONTAIN SPILL (UNLESS SMALL SPILL). WEARING RECOMMENDED PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, CAREFULLY ADD LIME OR SODIUM CARBONATE TO NEUTRALIZE ACID. PICK UP AND CONTAINERIZE RESIDUES FOR DISPOSAL. FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH WATER; COLLECT RINSATES FOR DISPOSAL OR SEWER, AS APPROPRIATE. DISPOSE OF NEUTRALIZED ACID IN AN APPROVED LANDFILL IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

WASTE DISPOSAL: THIS PRODUCT, IF DISPOSED AS SHIPPED, MEETS EPA CRITERIA OF A HAZARDOUS WASTE AS SPECIFIED IN 40 CFR 261 ON THE BASIS OF ITS CORROSIVENESS. DISPOSE OF PRODUCT IN A LICENSED HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS. WHEN EMPTY, RINSE CONTAINER WITH WATER BEFORE DISPOSAL, RETURN TO MANUFACTURER, OR ANY OTHER INDUSTRIAL USE.

SECTION VIII – SPECIAL PROTECTION

VENTILATION: LOCAL EXHAUST
MECHANICAL: AS A SUPPLEMENT TO THE LOCAL EXHAUST SYSTEM

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: IF THE OSHA-PEL IS EXCEEDED, THEN A NOISH-APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE OR SUPPLIED AIR IS REQUIRED.

PROTECTIVE GLOVES: RUBBER OR SYNTHETIC RUBBER

OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: RUBBER APRON, RUBBER BOOTS, EYEWASH AND SAFETY SHOWER.

SECTION IX – SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTIONARY LABELING: FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
DO NOT GET PRODUCT IN EYES, ON SKIN, OR ON CLOTHING
USE ONLY WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION
KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE
WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.

DANGER! ACETIC ACID GLACIAL IS COMBUSTIBLE.

This product is not manufactured to contain a known carcinogen or reproductive toxin.

OTHER HANDLING AND STORAGE CONDITIONS: STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS, AND OPEN FLAME.

EMPTY CONTAINER IS HAZARDOUS. IT CAN CONTAIN COMBUSTIBLE RESIDUES AND VAPORS. DO NOT CUT, PUNCTURE OR WELD ON OR NEAR THIS CONTAINER.

ALWAYS GROUND AND BOND CONTAINER BEFORE TRANSFERRING.

DO NOT ADD ACETIC ACID GLACIAL TO HYPOCHLORITE BLEACHES, CHLORINE SANITIZERS, OR CHLORINATED CLEANERS AS THIS LIBERATES TOXIC, CORROSIVE CHLORINE GAS.

PREPARED BY: MIKE HOEFLER
DATE: JULY 15, 1991

While Tri-Ess Sciences Inc. believes the information set forth herein is accurate as of the date thereof, Tri-Ess Sciences Inc. makes no warranty with respect thereto and expressly disclaims all liability for reliance thereof, such data is offered solely for your consideration, investigation and your verification.

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