Glacial Acetic Acid

OSHA HCS Classification

Acute Toxicity - Inhalation - Category 3 Acute Toxicity - Dermal - Category 4 Skin Corrosion - Category 1A Eye Damage - Category 1 Flammable Liquids - Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

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

Prevention

Avoid breathing dust, vapors. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves and protective clothing. Do not breathe dusts or mists. Wash body thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection. Wear eye protection, face protection. Keep away from heat sources and open flame. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating, lighting and equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

Response

If inhaled Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a doctor. Specific treatment (see first aid section on this label). If on skin Wash with plenty of water. Call a doctor if you feel unwell. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If swallowed Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. If on skin (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Take off all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Immediately call a 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, dry chemical, CO2 or foam to extinguish.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Keep cool

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations Descriptions of Hazards not otherwise classified: N/A Percent of mixture with unknown acute toxicity: N/A