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General Information
Revision date
2026-07-03
Product name
Acetic Anhydride
Product Synonyms
Acetyl oxide; Acetic acid anhydride; Acetic oxide; Ethanoic anhydride
CAS No.
108-24-7
Emergency telephone
1-800-535-5053, 1-352-323-3500
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Lab Alley, LLC
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H302, H314, H330
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if swallowed. Fatal if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary statements
Prevention: Wash face, hands, and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear respiratory protection. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Keep cool.
Response
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/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 SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Fire: In case of fire, use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears). Reacts with water and forms acetic acid. Corrosive to the respiratory tract.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) Flammable Liquids Category 3 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1
