Acetic Acid

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable Flammable liquids, category 3 Corrosive Serious eye damage, category 1 Skin corrosion, category 1A Flammable liq. 3. Skin Corr.1A. Eye Damage. 1. Acute toxicity, dermal. 4. Acute toxicity, oral. 5. Acute toxicity, inhalation. 3.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapour. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May be harmful if swallowed. Toxic if inhaled. Harmful in contact with skin.

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. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/light/equipment. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. 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 or doctor/physician. Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). In case of fire, use agents recommended in section 5 for extinction. Store in a well ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up. Dispose of contents and container as instructed in Section 13. Other Non-GHS Classification: None