ACETIC ANHYDRIDE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H302, H314, H332, H335

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

Signal word

DANGER

Health hazards

Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute inhalation toxicity - vapor Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (STOT) – single exposure Category 3

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category Number Category 3

Environmental hazards

Not Hazardous

Hazard statements

H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor H302 - Harmful if swallowed H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H332 - Harmful if inhaled H335 - May cause respiratory irritation

Prevention

P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment P264 - Wash hands thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray

Response

P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing

Storage

P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Not Applicable HMIS Health 3 Flammability 3 Reactivity 0