2. Hazards identification
GHS Classification
Flammable liquid, Category 3 H226: Flammable liquid and vapour.
Skin corrosion, Category 1A H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
EC Classification
R10
C; R35
For the full text of the R-phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
3. Composition/information on ingredients
Formula CH₃COOH C₂H₄O₂ (Hill)
CAS-No. 64-19-7
Index-No. 607-002-00-6
EC-No. 200-580-7
Molar mass 60,05 g/mol
5. Fire-fighting measures
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Personal precautions
Do not breathe vapours, aerosols. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation.
Environmental precautions
Do not empty into drains. Explosive properties
Methods for cleaning up
Take up with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb® ). Forward for disposal. Clean up
affected area.
Storage
Further information on storage conditions
Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-
ventilated place.
Store at +15°C to +25°C.
Hand protection
full contact:
Glove material: butyl-rubber
Glove thickness: 0,7 mm
Break through time: > 480 min
splash contact:
Glove material: natural latex
Glove thickness: 0,6 mm
Break through time: > 30 min
The protective gloves to be used must comply with the specifications of EC irective 89/686/EEC
and he resultant standard EN374, for example. KCL 898 Butoject® (full contact), KCL 706
Lapren® (splash contact).
The breakthrough times stated above were determined by KCL in laboratory tests acc. to
EN374 with samples of the recommended glove types.
This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet and supplied by
us as well as to the purpose specified by us. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances
and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN374 please contact the supplier of CE-
approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de).
Eye protection
Tightly fitting safety goggles
Protective measures
Protective suit
Hygiene measures
Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply skin- protective barrier cream. Wash hands
and face after working with substance.
Colour colourless
Odour stinging
pH 2,5
at 50 g/l
20 °C
Melting point 17 °C
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Flash point 39 °C
Method: c.c.
Conditions to avoid
Temperatures < 17 °C. Below melting point.
A range from approx. 15 Kelvin below the flash point is to be rated as critical. Warming.
Materials to avoid
Risk of explosion with:
Strong oxidizing agents, i.a., peroxi compounds, perchloric acid, chromosulfuric acid, nitrates,
warmth/heat, fuming sulfuric acid, phosphorus halides, hydrogen peroxide
Violent reactions possible with:
Metals, Iron, Zinc, magnesium, (generation of hydrogen), alkali hydroxides, nonmetallic halides,
ethanolamine, Acetic anhydride, Water, Aldehydes, Alcohols, halogen-halogen compounds,
chlorosulfonic acid, strong alkalis, Nitric acid
Hazardous decomposition products
in the event of fire: See chapter 5.
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Further information
incompatible with:, various metals
Vapour/air-mixtures are explosive at intense warming.
LC50 rat
Dose: 11,4 mg/l, 4 h
(IUCLID)
Symptoms: Irritation symptoms in the respiratory tract., Pneumonia, bronchitis, Inhalation may
lead to the formation of oedemas in the respiratory tract., Symptoms may be delayed.
Acute dermal toxicity
LD50 rabbit
Dose: 1.060 mg/kg
(IUCLID)
Skin irritation
rabbit
Result: Causes burns.
(IUCLID)
Eye irritation
Causes severe burns. Risk of blindness! Risk of corneal clouding. Risk of perforation!
Genotoxicity in vitro
Ames test
Salmonella typhimurium
Result: negative
(National Toxicology Program)
Teratogenicity
Did not show teratogenic effects in animal experiments. (IUCLID)
Further information
Systemic effects:
Shortness of breath, gastric spasms, shock, Circulatory collapse, acidosis
Possible damages:
Damage of:
Kidney
Further data:
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
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ADR/RID
UN 2789 ACETIC ACID, GLACIAL, 8 (3), II
IATA
UN 2789 ACETIC ACID, GLACIAL, 8 (3), II
IMDG
UN 2789 ACETIC ACID, GLACIAL, 8 (3), II
EmS F-E S-C
The transport regulations re cited according to international regulations and in the form applicable
in Germany. Possible national deviations in other countries are not considered.
Signal word
Danger
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Hazard statements
H226: Flammable liquid and vapour.
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary statements
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P301 + P330 + P331: IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P307 + P310: IF exposed: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove
contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Index-No. 607-002-00-6
Labelling according to EC Directives
Symbol(s): C Corrosive
National legislation
Storage class VCI: 3 Flammable Liquids
Major Accident Hazard 96/82/EC Update: 2003
Legislation: Flammable.
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Quantity 1: 5.000 t
Quantity 2: 50.000 t
Other regulations: Take note of Dir 94/33/EC on the protection of young people at
work.
Regional representation: This information is given on the authorised Safety Data Sheet for
your country.
The information contained herein is based on the present state of our knowledge. It characterizes the product with
regard to the appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent a guarantee of the properties of the product.
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