Ethanoic Acid (Acetic Acid)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H312, H312+H332, H314, H332

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture flame Flam. Liq. 3 H226 Flammable liquid and vapour corrosion Skin Corr. 1 H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Acute Tox. 4 H312 Harmful in contact with skin Acute Tox. 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled

2.2 Label elements

The substance is classified and labelled according to the Globally Harmonised System (GHS). (Contd. of page 1)

Hazard pictograms

GHS02 GHS05 GHS07

Signal word

Danger

Hazardous Ingredients

acetic acid

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapour. Harmful in contact with skin. Harmful if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary statements

If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Keep out of reach of children. Read label before use. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe dusts or mists. Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Specific measures (see on this label). Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. In case of fire Use for extinction CO2, powder or water spray Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

PBT Substances

Not applicable

vPvB Substances

Not applicable

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

flame Flam. Liq. 3 H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. corrosion Skin Corr. 1 H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Acute Tox. 4 H312 Harmful in contact with skin. Acute Tox. 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled.