Acetic anydride

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if swallowed. Fatal if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation.

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. 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. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. 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.