Acetic Acid Technical

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H303, H312, H314, H317, H318, H331, H402

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.3 Other hazards

Lachrymator

Signal word

Danger

Hazard pictograms

GHS Classification Flammable liquids Category 3 Acute toxicity, Oral Category 5 Acute toxicity, Inhalation Category 3 Acute toxicity, Dermal Category 4 Skin corrosion Category 1A Serious eye damage Category 1 Skin sensitization Category 1 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. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground/Bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P333+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.

Potential health effects

Eyes Causes eye burns. Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Material is extremely destructive to the tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. 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

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids Category 3 Acute toxicity, Oral Category 5 Acute toxicity, Inhalation Category 3 Acute toxicity, Dermal Category 4 Skin corrosion Category 1A Serious eye damage Category 1 Skin sensitization Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 3