Acetic Acid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS classification of chemical product Flammable liquids : Category 3 Corrosive to Metals : Category 1 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation : Sub-category 1A Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Blood, Respiratory system) single exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard : Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapor. May be corrosive to metals. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes damage to organs (Blood, Respiratory system). 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 packaging. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Take action to prevent static discharges. Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face pro- tection.

Response

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. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediate- ly call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up. Store in a corrosion resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.