ACETIC ACID

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H290, H303, H314, H335, H373, H402

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture Classification

Hazard categories

Phrase H Meaning of the phrase H Flammable liquids, category 3 H226 Flammable liquid and vapor Corrosive to metals, category 1 H290 May be corrosive to metals Acute toxicity, oral, category 5 H303 May be harmful if swallowed Skin corrosion, category 1B H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Specific target organ toxicity, single H335 May cause respiratory irritation exposure, respiratory tract, category 3 Specific target organ toxicity, repeated H373 May cause damage to organs through exposure, category 2 prolonged or repeated exposure Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute H402 Harmful to aquatic life toxicity, category 3 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION 2.2 Labelling including precautionary statements

Signal word

Danger

Precautionary statements

General P101 – If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. P102 – Keep out of reach of children. P103 – Read label before use. Disposal P501 – Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulation.

Prevention

P210 – Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P233 – Keep container tightly closed. P234 – Keep only in original container. P240 – Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 – Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lightning/equipment. P242 – Use only non-sparking tools. P243 – Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P260 – Do not breathe vapors. P264 – Wash thoroughly after handling. P271 – Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated place. P273 – Avoid release to the environment. P280 – Use protective gloves/clothing and eye/face protection.

Response

(cont.) P301+P330+P331 – IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 – IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340 – IF INHALED: Move victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position 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. P314 – Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P321 – Specific treatment required. Check section 4 of the SDS. P363 – Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370+P378 – In case of fire: Use an appropriate extinguishing media. Check section 5 of the SDS. P390 – Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

P404+P233 – Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403+P235 – Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 – Store locked up. P406 – Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

2.3 Other hazards

No information available

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification Hazard category Phrase H Meaning of the phrase H Flammable liquids, category 3 H226 Flammable liquid and vapor Corrosive to metals, category 1 H290 May be corrosive to metals Acute toxicity, oral, category 5 H303 May be harmful if swallowed Skin corrosion, category 1B H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Specific target organ toxicity, single H335 May cause respiratory irritation exposure, respiratory tract, category 3 Specific target organ toxicity, repeated H373 May cause damage to organs through exposure, category 2 prolonged or repeated exposure Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute H402 Harmful to aquatic life toxicity, category 3 SECTION 2: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION