Acetic Acid Glacial

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Emergency Overview Appearance Color: Colorless Form: Liquid Physical state: Liquid Odor: Strong pungent vinegar-like odor

Signal word

DANGER! Danger

Potential health effects

Flammable liquid and vapor. May be corrosive to metals. Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled. May be harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. Harmful to aquatic life. Potential Physical / Chemical Flammable liquid and vapor. Effects:

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 3 Corrosive to metal Category 1

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 5 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation - vapor) Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1

Environmental hazards

Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 3

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapor. May be corrosive to metals. Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled. May be harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. Harmful to aquatic life.

Prevention

Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting] equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Take action to prevent static discharges. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Keep only in original packaging.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. In case of fire: Use water spray, foam, dry powder or carbon dioxide for extinction. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up. Store in a corrosion-resistant container with a resistant inner liner. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.

Other hazards

which do not result None.