Acetic Acid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H303, H312, H314, H315, H317, H332, H402

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Signal word

Danger

Hazard pictograms

GHS Classification Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Irritation Category 1 Respiratory Sensitizer Category 1A Flammable liquid Category 3 Acute toxicity, Oral Category 5 Acute toxicity, Dermal Category 4 Acute toxicity, Inhalation Category 4 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 3

Hazard statements

H226 Flammable Liquid and Vapor H303 May be harmful if swallowed. H312 Harmful in contact with skin. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/vapors/mist/spray. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

Potential health effects

Eyes Causes eye burns. Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Material is extremely destructive to the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Skin Harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin burns. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed.

HMIS® ratings

Health 3 Health 3 Flammability 2 Fire 2 Reactivity 0 Reactivity 0 Specific hazard Not Available Personal H

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Irritation Category 1 Respiratory Sensitizer Category 1A Flammable liquid Category 3 Acute toxicity, Oral Category 5 Acute toxicity, Dermal Category 4 Acute toxicity, Inhalation Category 4 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 3