MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

Wausau Chemical Corporation, 2001 N. River Drive, Wausau, WI 54403

                                                                            Last Revision:                January 14, 2004

HMIS Hazard 4 – Extreme                  Health              3 3 – High                       Fire                  2 2 – Moderate               Reactivity         0 1 – Slight                      Other 0 - Least

Emergency       CHEMTREC               800-424-9300

Phones:            Wausau Chemical         715-842-2285

SECTION 1 - MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION

 

 

 

NAME:            GLACIAL ACETIC ACID

FORMULA:    CH₃ C00H       M.W. = 60.05

SYNONYMS:             Ethanoic acid; Methanecarboxylic Acid

MANUFACTURERS:  Celanese Chemical Co.; Air Products Inc.; Eastman Chemical Co.

SECTION 2  - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 

 

 

HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL               CAS #             PERCENT       PEL/TWA        SARA III, SEC 313    

ACETIC ACID                                    64-19-7              99.5%           10 ppm                        NO

 

 

 

SECTION 3 – CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

 

 

 

Appearance:           Clear water white liquid                  Boiling Point (^oF):                                 244 ^oF

Odor:                     Pungent, vinegar                             Freezing Point (^oF):                               63 ^oF

pH:                         2.4 (5% solution)                            Specific Gravity (H₂O=1):                     1.065 @ 68 ^oF

Water solubility:                        Complete                     Vapor Pressure, mm Hg, 20^oC: 11.4

Vapor Density (air=1):              2.1                   Volatile Organic (VOC) content:           NA

Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1)                0.97

 

SECTION 4 – FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS

 

 

Flash Point (Method):   112 ^oF Tag open Cup)  Flammable Limits: Lower          5.3       Upper              16.6

Auto Ignition Temperature:        960 ^oF

Extinguishing Media:       Water, fog, carbon dioxide, dry chemical

Special Fire Fighting Procedures and Hazards:  Firefighting personnel should be cautious of irritating vapors that may be evolved from an acetic acid fire.  Personnel should be protected by self contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing.

 

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:      

Acetic acid will support combustion but does not present any exceptional hazards and normal precautions against fire are sufficient.

SECTION 5 – REACTIVITY INFORMATION

 

 

Stable:  X                                             :                       Hazardous Polymerization:        Does not Occur

Conditions to Avoid:     None

Materials to Avoid:       Avoid contamination with alkalies, amines and nitric acid.

Decomposition Products:          Thermal decomposition or burning may produce carbon dioxide or carbon monoxide.

 

Glacial Acetic Acid                                                                                                                            Page 2

SECTION 6 – HEALTH HAZARDS – PROTECTIVE MEASURES  – FIRST AID

 

 

Carcinogen:      Not a carcinogen

 

EYES:              Can cause severe burns. In the event of contact flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention. Use chemical goggles when handling..

 

SKIN:              Can cause severe burns. Immediately flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation develops. Use rubber gloves and apron when handling.

 

INHALATION:           Inhalation of vapors causes coughing, chest pain and irritation of nose and throat. Remove to fresh air.

 

INGESTION:              Can cause severe burns to the mouth and throat. If swallowed give large quantities of water, then drink milk with whites of eggs. DO NOT induce vomiting. Get immediate medical attention.

 

IN ALL CASES:          GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IF EFFECTS PERSIST

 

PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY:      Skin, eyes, inhalation, ingestion.

 

HYGIENE:      Wash hands and face before eating or drinking. Wash soiled clothing before wearing again if contact occurs

SECTION 7 – PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING, STORAGE AND USE

 

 

 

SPILLS AND LEAKS:            Material may be flushed with water or neutralized by readily available compounds such as soda ash.  Acetate salts are water soluble and may be readily flushed away. Flush to a sanitary sewer if allowed by local regulations.

 

STORAGE AND HANDLING:           Store in warm area to protect from freezing and away from ignition sources.

 

WASTE DISPOSAL:              Dispose of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.

 

EMPTY CONTAINERS:        Rinse thoroughly with water. Send to a recycling center or return to Wausau Chemical Corporation.

SECTION 8 – REGULATORY INFORMATION

 

 

 

DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION:      Acetic acid solution, 8, UN2790, PG II

 

LABEL REQUIRED:                           Corrosive

 

The information contained herein is given in good faith, but no warranty, representation, inducement or license of any kind is made, except that the information is accurate to the best of Wausau Chemical Corporation’s knowledge, or is obtained from sources believed by Wausau Chemical Corporation to be reliable and accurate. Wausau Chemical Corporation does not assume any legal responsibility for use or reliance upon the information being furnished. Customers are encouraged to conduct their own tests. Before using any product, read the container label directions as well as the Material Safety Data Sheet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ND – Not Determined              NA – Not Applicable               NE – Not Established