Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
General Information
Version
8
Revision date
2019-11-22
Product name
Acetic Anhydride; part of "cGMP
Chemical name
acetic anhydride
CAS No.
108-24-7
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Use in laboratories Industrial applications: Analytical chemistry. Research Other non-specified industry: CELLULOSE ACETATE FIBERS AND PLASTICS; VINYL ACETATE; DEHYDRATING AND ACETYLATING AGENT IN PRODUCTION OF PHARMACEUTICALS, DYES, PERFUMES, EXPLOSIVES, ETC; ASPIRIN ESTERIFYING AGENT FOR FOOD STARCH (5% MAX.)
supplier name
Cytiva
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Cytiva
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS - Category 3 ACUTE TOXICITY: ORAL - Category 4 ACUTE TOXICITY: INHALATION - Category 3 SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION - Category 1B SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/ EYE IRRITATION - Category 1 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE EXPOSURE) [Respiratory tract irritation] - Category 3
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Flammable liquid and vapor. Toxic if inhaled. Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation.
Prevention
Wear protective gloves. Wear eye or face protection. Wear protective clothing. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and hot surfaces. - 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 vapor. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Response
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or 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 physician.
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.
Supplemental label elements
Do not taste or swallow. Wash thoroughly after handling.
2.3 Other hazards
Causes digestive tract burns.
