ACETIC ACID

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS classification Physical hazards Flammable liquids Category 3 Health hazards Acute toxicity (dermal) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye Category 1 irritation Specific target organ toxicity Category 1 (blood, respiratory organs) (single exposure) Environmental Aquatic acute Category 3 hazards

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapor Harmful in contact with skin Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Causes damage to organs (blood, respiratory organs) Harmful to aquatic life

Prevention

Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take action to prevent static discharges. Do not breathe mist / vapors. Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water . 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. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical hazards Flammable liquids Category 3 Health hazards Acute toxicity (dermal) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye Category 1 irritation Specific target organ toxicity Category 1 (blood, respiratory organs) (single exposure) Environmental Aquatic acute Category 3 hazards Hazard pictograms Signal word : Danger Hazard statements : Flammable liquid and vapor Harmful in contact with skin Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Causes damage to organs (blood, respiratory organs) Harmful to aquatic life