ACETIC ACID, SUPERIOR REAGENT (ACS)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H290, H312, H314, H318, H332, H334, H402, H412

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 3 Corrosive to metals Category 1

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, dermal Category 4 Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Sensitization, respiratory Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 1 (blood, respiratory system)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapor. May be corrosive to metals. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Harmful if inhaled. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Causes damage to organs (blood, respiratory system). Harmful to aquatic life. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed. Keep only in original container. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe mist or vapor. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

If swallowed Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. If on skin (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. In case of fire: Use appropriate media for extinction. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up. Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. Hazard(s) not otherwise Not classified. classified (HNOC) Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 3 hazard Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 3

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Not classified.