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General Information
Revision date
2020-07-21
Product name
Acetic Anhydride; part of "cAMP EIA
Product Synonyms
Acetic acid 1,1"-anhydride; Acetic acid, anhydride; Ethanoic anhydride; Acetyl oxide; Acetic oxide;
Chemical name
acetic anhydride
CAS No.
108-24-7
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Use in laboratories
supplier name
Cytiva
Emergency telephone
0800 733 893
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Cytiva
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sds_author@cytiva.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
HSNO Classifications
3.1 - FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS - Category C 6.1 - ACUTE TOXICITY: ORAL - Category D 6.1 - ACUTE TOXICITY: INHALATION - Category D 8.2 - CORROSIVE TO DERMAL TISSUE - Category C 8.3 - CORROSIVE TO OCULAR TISSUE - Category A This material is classified as hazardous according to criteria in the Hazardous Substances (Minimum Degrees of Hazard) Regulations 2001 and has been classified according to the Hazardous Substances (Classifications) Regulations 2001.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Flammable liquid and vapour. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Prevention
Wear protective gloves. Wear eye or face protection. Wear protective clothing. Keep away from ignition sources such as heat/sparks/open flame. - No smoking. Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating, lighting and all material-handling equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Keep container tightly closed. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid breathing vapour. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Response
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Storage
Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Disposal
Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
Causes digestive tract burns.
