Acetic Acid 56% Solution

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Clear colourless liquid. Pungent odour. This material is classified as hazardous under U.S. OSHA regulations (29CFR 1910.1200) (Hazcom 2012) and Canadian WHMIS regulations (Hazardous Products Regulations) (WHMIS 2015). Flammable Liquid - Category 4 Acute Toxicity, dermal - Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 1 Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity, Single Exposure -Category 3 (respiratory)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Combustible liquid. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary statements

Keep away from flames and hot surfaces. - No smoking. Do not breathe mist or vapor. Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/clothing and eye/face protection. If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. 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. In case of fire: Use water fog, dry chemical, CO2 or ‘alcohol’ foam to extinguish. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Ingestion can cause irritation and corrosive action in the mouth, stomach and digestive tract. May be corrosive to metals. Contact with metals may release small amounts of flammable hydrogen gas.