Acetic Acid 56%

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H290, H312, H314, H335

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

WHMIS 2015 Classification of the chemical Clear colourless liquid. Pungent odour

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H227:Combustible liquid. H290: May be corrosive to metals. H312: Harmful in contact with skin. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary statements

P210:Keep away from flames and hot surfaces. - No smoking. P234: Keep only in original packaging. P260: Do not breathe mist or vapor. P264: Wash thoroughly after handling. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280: Wear protective gloves/clothing and eye/face protection. P301 + P330 + P331 If swallowed Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P304 + P340 If inhaled Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P370 In case of fire Use water fog, dry chemical, CO2 or ‘alcohol’ foam to extinguish P390: Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P403 + P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P233: Keep container tightly closed. P405: Store locked up. P406: Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Ingestion can cause irritation and corrosive action in the mouth, stomach and digestive tract.Contact with metals may release small amounts of flammable hydrogen gas.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Clear colourless liquid. Pungent odour. This material is classified as hazardous under U.S. OSHA regulations (29CFR 1910.1200) (Hazcom 2012) and Canadian WHMIS regulations (Hazardous Products Regulations) (WHMIS 2015). Hazard classification : Corrosive to Metals - Category 1 Flammable Liquid - Category 4 Acute Toxicity, dermal - Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 1 Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity, Single Exposure -Category 3 (respiratory)