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Acetic acid

CAS 64-19-7

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Acetic acid
Product Code
A6283

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
64-19-7 Check regulations →
REACH No.
01-2119475328-30-XXXX

Identified Uses

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

Manufacturers & Suppliers

S

Sigma-Aldrich Chemie GmbH

manufacturer

Eschenstrasse 5, D-82024 TAUFKIRCHEN

+49 (0)89 6513-1130

Emergency Contacts

CHEMTREC Deutschland

0800 181 7059

CHEMTREC weltweit

+49 (0)696 43508409

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. Cat. 3 H226
Skin Corr. Cat. 1A H314
Eye Dam. Cat. 1 H318

GHS Pictograms

GHS02 - Flammable

GHS02

GHS05 - Corrosive

GHS05

Hazard Statements

H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary Statements

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P233 Keep container tightly closed.
P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
acetic acid EC: 200-580-7 64-19-7 90 - 100% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

After inhalation: fresh air. Call in physician.

Skin contact

Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Call a physician immediately.

Eye contact

After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Immediately call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.

Ingestion

After swallowing: make victim drink water (two glasses at most), avoid vomiting (risk of perforation). Call a physician immediately.

Immediate Medical Attention

Call a physician immediately for skin contact, eye contact, and ingestion.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Water Foam Carbon dioxide (CO2) Dry powder

Unsuitable media

For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.

Specific hazards

Combustible. Vapours are heavier than air and may spread along floors. Forms explosive mixtures with air at elevated temperatures. Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.

Instructions

Remove container from danger zone and cool with water.

Firefighter Protection

Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains. Risk of explosion.

Cleanup methods

Take up with liquid-absorbent and neutralising material (e.g. Chemizorb® H⁺, Merck Art. No. 101595). Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area.

Materials: liquid-absorbent and neutralising material (e.g. Chemizorb® H⁺, Merck Art. No. 101595)

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

Storage

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.

Hygiene

Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance.

Fire prevention

Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Hands

Material : butyl-rubber Break through time : 480 min Glove thickness : 0,7 mm Protective index : Full contact Manufacturer : Butoject® (KCL 898) Material : Latex gloves Break through time : 30 min Glove thickness : 0,6 mm Protective index : Splash contact Manufacturer : Lapren® (KCL 706 / Aldrich Z677558, Size M) Remarks : This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de).

Eyes

Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Tightly fitting safety goggles

Respiratory

required when vapours/aerosols are generated. Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system. Recommended Filter : filter E-(P2) type: The entrepreneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.

Skin/Body

Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing.

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains. Risk of explosion.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Freezing Point
---
Solubility
---
Odor Threshold
0,2 ppm
Metal Corrosion
---
Kinematic Viscosity
1,17 mm²/s (20 °C)
Dynamic Viscosity
1,05 mPa.s (25 °C)
Evaporation Rate
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
463 °C
Properties Status
---
Solidification Point
---
Density
1,049 g/cm³ (25 °C)
Melting Point
16,2 °C
Flash Point
closed cup, closed cup 39 °C (1.013 hPa)
Softening Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Form
---
Vapor Pressure
20,79 hPa (25 °C)
Colour Intensity
---
Bulk Density
---
Solubility In Water
602,9 g/l (25 °C, 1.013 hPa)
Decomposition Temperature
Distillable in an undecomposed state at normal pressure.
Voc Content
---
Boiling Point
117 - 118 °C
Colour
colourless
Molecular Weight
60,05 g/mol
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Relative Density
---
Physical State Data
liquid
Upper Explosive Limit
Upper explosion limit 19,9 % (V) (59,0 °C)
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Physical State
liquid
Solubility In Fat
---
Flammability
---
Odor
stinging
Partition Coefficient
log Pow: -0,17 (25 °C)
Ph
2,5 (20 °C)
Vapor Density
---
Explosive Limits
---
Appearance
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Lower Explosive Limit
Lower explosion limit 4 % (V)
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).

Reactivity

Vapour/air-mixtures are explosive at intense warming.

Hazardous reactions

Risk of explosion with: peroxi compounds, perchloric acid, fuming sulfuric acid, phosphorus halides, hydrogen peroxide, chromium(VI) oxide, potassium permanganate, Peroxides, Strong oxidizing agents. Risk of ignition or formation of inflammable gases or vapours with: Iron, Zinc, magnesium, Mild steel. Possible formation of: Hydrogen. Violent reactions possible with: strong alkalis, Aldehydes, alkali hydroxides, nonmetallic halides, ethanolamine, Acetaldehyde, Alcohols, halogen-halogen compounds, chlorosulfonic acid, chromosulfuric acid, Potassium hydroxide, Nitric acid.

Avoid

Heating.

Incompatible

peroxi compounds, perchloric acid, fuming sulfuric acid, phosphorus halides, hydrogen peroxide, chromium(VI) oxide, potassium permanganate, Peroxides, Strong oxidizing agents, Iron, Zinc, magnesium, Mild steel, strong alkalis, Aldehydes, alkali hydroxides, nonmetallic halides, ethanolamine, Acetaldehyde, Alcohols, halogen-halogen compounds, chlorosulfonic acid, chromosulfuric acid, Potassium hydroxide, Nitric acid

Decomposition

Hydrogen

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

UN Number
2789
Shipping Name
ACETIC ACID, GLACIAL
Transport Class
8
Packing Group
II
15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for Acetic acid?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Acetic acid?

Acetic acid is a liquid with colourless color. It has stinging odor.

What is Acetic acid used for?

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

What are the hazard statements for Acetic acid?

This substance has 2 hazard statements:

  • H226: Flammable liquid and vapour.
  • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

What is the melting point of Acetic acid?

The melting point is 16,2 °C and the boiling point is 117 - 118 °C.