Name:
Acetic acid >96%
Synonym:
Ethanoic acid; Ethylic acid; Methanecarboxylic acid; Vinegar acid
CAS:
64-19-7
Section 1 - Chemical Product
MSDS Name:Acetic acid >96%
Synonym:Ethanoic acid; Ethylic acid; Methanecarboxylic acid; Vinegar acid
Synonym:Ethanoic acid; Ethylic acid; Methanecarboxylic acid; Vinegar acid
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS# | Chemical Name | emsds | EINECS# |
| 64-19-7 | Acetic acid | >96 | 200-580-7 |
| Hazard Symbols: C Risk Phrases: 10 35 |
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Flammable. Causes severe burns.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes severe eye irritation. Contact with liquid or vapor causes severe burns and possible irreversible eye damage.
Skin:
Causes skin burns. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Contact with the skin may cause blackening and hyperkeratosis of the skin of the hands.
Ingestion:
May cause severe and permanent damage to the digestive tract. Causes severe pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and shock. May cause polyuria, oliguria (excretion of a diminished amount of urine in relation to the fluid intake) and anuria (complete suppression of urination). Rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract.
Inhalation:
Effects may be delayed. Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. Exposure may lead to bronchitis, pharyngitis, and dental erosion. May be absorbed through the lungs.
Chronic:
Chronic exposure to acetic acid may cause erosion of dental enamel, bronchitis, eye irritation, darkening of the skin, and chronic inflammation of the respiratory tract. Acetic acid can cause occupational asthma. One case of a delayed asthmatic response to glacial acetic acid has been reported in a person with bronchial asthma. Skin sensitization to acetic acid is rare, but has occurred.
Flammable. Causes severe burns.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes severe eye irritation. Contact with liquid or vapor causes severe burns and possible irreversible eye damage.
Skin:
Causes skin burns. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Contact with the skin may cause blackening and hyperkeratosis of the skin of the hands.
Ingestion:
May cause severe and permanent damage to the digestive tract. Causes severe pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and shock. May cause polyuria, oliguria (excretion of a diminished amount of urine in relation to the fluid intake) and anuria (complete suppression of urination). Rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract.
Inhalation:
Effects may be delayed. Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. Exposure may lead to bronchitis, pharyngitis, and dental erosion. May be absorbed through the lungs.
Chronic:
Chronic exposure to acetic acid may cause erosion of dental enamel, bronchitis, eye irritation, darkening of the skin, and chronic inflammation of the respiratory tract. Acetic acid can cause occupational asthma. One case of a delayed asthmatic response to glacial acetic acid has been reported in a person with bronchial asthma. Skin sensitization to acetic acid is rare, but has occurred.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin:
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Get medical aid immediately. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Get medical aid immediately.
If victim is fully conscious, give a cupful of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Inhalation:
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Persons with pre-existing skin disorders or impaired respiratory or pulmonary function may be at increased risk to the effects of this substance. Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Skin:
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Get medical aid immediately. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Get medical aid immediately.
If victim is fully conscious, give a cupful of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Inhalation:
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Persons with pre-existing skin disorders or impaired respiratory or pulmonary function may be at increased risk to the effects of this substance. Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Reacts with most metals to form highly flammable hydrogen gas which can form explosive mixtures with air. Flammable liquid and vapor. Vapors are heavier than air and may travel to a source of ignition and flash back.
Vapors can spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray, dry chemical, "alcohol resistant" foam, or carbon dioxide.
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Reacts with most metals to form highly flammable hydrogen gas which can form explosive mixtures with air. Flammable liquid and vapor. Vapors are heavier than air and may travel to a source of ignition and flash back.
Vapors can spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray, dry chemical, "alcohol resistant" foam, or carbon dioxide.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Wash area with soap and water.
Remove all sources of ignition. Use a spark-proof tool. Provide ventilation. Use water spray to cool and disperse vapors, protect personnel, and dilute spills to form nonflammable mixtures. Control runoff and isolate discharged material for proper disposal. Spill may be carefully neutralized with soda ash (sodium carbonate).
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Wash area with soap and water.
Remove all sources of ignition. Use a spark-proof tool. Provide ventilation. Use water spray to cool and disperse vapors, protect personnel, and dilute spills to form nonflammable mixtures. Control runoff and isolate discharged material for proper disposal. Spill may be carefully neutralized with soda ash (sodium carbonate).
Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Ground and bond containers when transferring material. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Discard contaminated shoes. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Use corrosion-resistant transfer equipment when dispensing.
Storage:
Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep from contact with oxidizing materials. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Do not store near alkaline substances.
Acetic acid should be kept above its freezing point of 62F(17C) to allow it to be handled as a liquid. It will contract slightly on freezing. Freezing and thawing does not affect product quality.
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Ground and bond containers when transferring material. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Discard contaminated shoes. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Use corrosion-resistant transfer equipment when dispensing.
Storage:
Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep from contact with oxidizing materials. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Do not store near alkaline substances.
Acetic acid should be kept above its freezing point of 62F(17C) to allow it to be handled as a liquid. It will contract slightly on freezing. Freezing and thawing does not affect product quality.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits. Use a corrosion-resistant ventilation system.
Exposure Limits CAS# 64-19-7: United States OSHA: 10 ppm TWA; 25 mg/m3 TWA Belgium - TWA: 10 ppm VLE; 25 mg/m3 VLE Belgium - STEL: 15 ppm VLE; 38 mg/m3 VLE France - VLE: 10 ppm VLE; 25 mg/m3 VLE Germany: 10 ppm TWA; 25 mg/m3 TWA Japan: 10 ppm OEL; 25 mg/m3 OEL Malaysia: 10 ppm TWA; 25 mg/m3 TWA Netherlands: 10 ppm MAC; 25 mg/m3 MAC Russia: 5 mg/m3 TWA Spain: 10 ppm VLA-ED; 25 mg/m3 VLA-ED Spain: 15 ppm VLA-EC; 37 mg/m3 VLA-EC Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear chemical splash goggles and face shield.
Skin:
Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHAs 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant respirator use.
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits. Use a corrosion-resistant ventilation system.
Exposure Limits CAS# 64-19-7: United States OSHA: 10 ppm TWA; 25 mg/m3 TWA Belgium - TWA: 10 ppm VLE; 25 mg/m3 VLE Belgium - STEL: 15 ppm VLE; 38 mg/m3 VLE France - VLE: 10 ppm VLE; 25 mg/m3 VLE Germany: 10 ppm TWA; 25 mg/m3 TWA Japan: 10 ppm OEL; 25 mg/m3 OEL Malaysia: 10 ppm TWA; 25 mg/m3 TWA Netherlands: 10 ppm MAC; 25 mg/m3 MAC Russia: 5 mg/m3 TWA Spain: 10 ppm VLA-ED; 25 mg/m3 VLA-ED Spain: 15 ppm VLA-EC; 37 mg/m3 VLA-EC Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear chemical splash goggles and face shield.
Skin:
Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHAs 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant respirator use.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Liquid
Color: clear, colorless
Odor: pungent odor - vinegar odor
pH: <.01
Vapor Pressure: 11.4 mm Hg @ 20 deg C
Viscosity: 1.22 cP
Boiling Point: 117-118 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point: 16.6 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: 426 deg C ( 798.80 deg F)
Flash Point: 39 deg C ( 102.20 deg F)
Explosion Limits, lower: 4.0 vol %
Explosion Limits, upper: 19.9 vol %
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility in water: Soluble.
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.05 (Water=1)
Molecular Formula: C2H4O2
Molecular Weight: 60.04
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions.
Conditions to Avoid:
Ignition sources, excess heat, freezing temperatures, confined spaces, Note: Use great caution in mixing with water due to heat evolution that causes explosive spattering. Always add the acid to water, never the reverse..
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Metals, strong oxidizing agents, bases, chlorine trifluoride, nitric acid, acetaldehyde, chlorosulfonic acid, oleum, bromine pentafluoride, perchloric acid, potassium tert-butoxide, ethyleneimine, 2-aminoethanol, ethylene diamine, phosphorus trichloride, phosphorus isocyanate, chromic acid.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions.
Conditions to Avoid:
Ignition sources, excess heat, freezing temperatures, confined spaces, Note: Use great caution in mixing with water due to heat evolution that causes explosive spattering. Always add the acid to water, never the reverse..
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Metals, strong oxidizing agents, bases, chlorine trifluoride, nitric acid, acetaldehyde, chlorosulfonic acid, oleum, bromine pentafluoride, perchloric acid, potassium tert-butoxide, ethyleneimine, 2-aminoethanol, ethylene diamine, phosphorus trichloride, phosphorus isocyanate, chromic acid.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 64-19-7: AF1225000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 64-19-7: Draize test, rabbit, skin: 50 mg/24H Mild; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 5620 ppm/1H; Oral, rat: LD50 = 3310 mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 1060 uL/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Acetic acid - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
CAS# 64-19-7: AF1225000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 64-19-7: Draize test, rabbit, skin: 50 mg/24H Mild; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 5620 ppm/1H; Oral, rat: LD50 = 3310 mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 1060 uL/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Acetic acid - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity:
Fish: Fathead Minnow: LC50 = 88 mg/L; 96 Hr; Static bioassay @ 18-22CFish: Bluegill/Sunfish: LC50 = 75 mg/L; 96 Hr; UnspecifiedFish: Goldfish: LC50 = 423 mg/L; 24 Hr; UnspecifiedWater flea Daphnia: EC50 = 32-47 mg/L; 24-48 Hr; UnspecifiedBacteria: Phytobacterium phosphoreum: EC50 = 8.86-11 mg/L; 5,15,25 min; Microtox testIf released to water or soil, acetic acid will biodegrade readily. Evaporation from dry surfaces is likely to occur. When spilled on soil, the liquid will spread on the surface and penetrate into the soil at a rate dependent on the soil type and its water emsds. Acetic acid shows no potential for biological
Fish: Fathead Minnow: LC50 = 88 mg/L; 96 Hr; Static bioassay @ 18-22CFish: Bluegill/Sunfish: LC50 = 75 mg/L; 96 Hr; UnspecifiedFish: Goldfish: LC50 = 423 mg/L; 24 Hr; UnspecifiedWater flea Daphnia: EC50 = 32-47 mg/L; 24-48 Hr; UnspecifiedBacteria: Phytobacterium phosphoreum: EC50 = 8.86-11 mg/L; 5,15,25 min; Microtox testIf released to water or soil, acetic acid will biodegrade readily. Evaporation from dry surfaces is likely to occur. When spilled on soil, the liquid will spread on the surface and penetrate into the soil at a rate dependent on the soil type and its water emsds. Acetic acid shows no potential for biological
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Products which are considered hazardous for supply are classified as Special Waste and the disposal of such chemicals is covered by regulations which may vary according to location. Contact a specialist disposal company or the local waste regulator for advice. Empty containers must be decontaminated before returning for recycling.
Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
IATA
Shipping Name: ACETIC ACID, GLACIAL
Hazard Class: 8 (3)
UN Number: 2789
Packing Group: II
IMO
Shipping Name: ACETIC ACID, GLACIAL
Hazard Class: 8 (3)
UN Number: 2789
Packing Group: II
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: ACETIC ACID, GLACIAL
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: 2789
Packing group: II
USA RQ: CAS# 64-19-7: 5000 lb final RQ; 2270 kg final RQ
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: C
Risk Phrases:
R 10 Flammable.
R 35 Causes severe burns.
Safety Phrases:
S 23 Do not inhale gas/fumes/vapour/spray.
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 64-19-7: 1
Canada
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US FEDERAL
TSCA
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