Acetic anhydride

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 3 Corrosive to metals Category 1

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity Category 3 (inhalation:vapors) Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye Category 1 irritation Specific target organ toxicity Category 1 (respiratory organs) (single exposure) Specific target organ toxicity Category 1 (respiratory organs) (repeated exposure) Environmental Aquatic acute Category 3

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Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapor May be corrosive to metals Harmful if swallowed Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Toxic if inhaled Causes damage to organs (respiratory organs) Causes damage to organs (respiratory organs) through prolonged or repeated exposure Harmful to aquatic life

Prevention

Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Keep only in original container. 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. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. 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. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. Absorb spillage to prevent material-damage.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. 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.