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Acetic acid

CAS 64-19-7
EC 200-580-7

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Acetic acid
Product Code
222140000, 222140010, 222140025, 222140050, 222140051, 222140200, 222142500
Chemical Name
Acetic acid
Synonyms
Ethanoic acid; Glacial acetic acid; Methanecarboxylic acid

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
64-19-7 Check regulations →
EC Number
200-580-7 Check regulations →
REACH No.
01-2119475328-30

Identified Uses

Laboratory chemicals.

Uses advised against

No Information available

Manufacturers & Suppliers

T

Thermo Fisher Scientific

manufacturer

Janssen Pharmaceuticalaan 3a, 2440 Geel, Belgium

F

Fisher Scientific UK

manufacturer

Bishop Meadow Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 5RG, United Kingdom

F

Fisher Scientific AG

distributor

Neuhofstrasse 11, CH 4153 Reinach

+41 (0) 56 618 41 11

Emergency Contacts

Emergency Contact

001-800-227-6701

Emergency Contact

+32 14 57 52 11

Emergency Contact

001-201-796-7100

Emergency Contact

+32 14 57 52 99

CHEMTREC

001-800-424-9300

CHEMTREC

001-703-527-3887

Tox Info Suisse

145

24hr

Tox Info Suisse

+41-44 251 51 51

Chemtrec

0800 564 402

24h

Chemtrec

+41-43 508 20 11

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 vapor
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
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower
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

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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 95% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Remove from exposure, lie down. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; give artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Call a physician immediately.

Skin contact

Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove and wash contaminated clothing and gloves, including the inside, before re-use. Call a physician immediately.

Eye contact

Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required.

Ingestion

Do NOT induce vomiting. Clean mouth with water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician immediately.

Symptoms: Ingestion causes severe swelling, severe damage to the delicate tissue and danger of perforation.

Immediate Medical Attention

Immediate medical attention is required.

Medical Treatment

Possible perforation of stomach or esophagus should be investigated. Treat symptomatically.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

CO₂, dry chemical, dry sand, alcohol-resistant foam.

Unsuitable media

No information available.

Specific hazards

Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors. The product causes burns of eyes, skin and mucous membranes.

Firefighter Protection

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Use personal protective equipment as required. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.

Environmental

Should not be released into the environment.

Cleanup methods

Soak up with inert absorbent material.

Materials: inert absorbent material

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Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wear personal protective equipment/face protection. Do not breathe mist/vapors/spray. Do not ingest. If swallowed then seek immediate medical assistance.

Storage

Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.

Hygiene

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

Fire prevention

Keep away from heat, sparks and flame.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Engineering

Use only under a chemical fume hood. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location. Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Wherever possible, engineering control measures such as the isolation or enclosure of the process, the introduction of process or equipment changes to minimise release or contact, and the use of properly designed ventilation systems, should be adopted to control hazardous materials at source

Hands

Protective gloves. Glove material: Butyl rubber, Breakthrough time: >480 minutes, Glove thickness: 0.7 mm, EU standard: EN 374, Glove comments: (minimum requirement)

Eyes

Tight sealing safety goggles or Face protection shield Goggles (European standard - EN 166)

Respiratory

When workers are facing concentrations above the exposure limit they must use appropriate certified respirators. To protect the wearer, respiratory protective equipment must be the correct fit and be used and maintained properly. Large scale/emergency use: Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 136 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced. Recommended Filter type: Particulates filter conforming to EN 143 Acid gases filter Type E Yellow conforming to EN14387. Small scale/Laboratory use: Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149:2001 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced. Recommended half mask: Valve filtering: EN405; or; Half mask: EN140; plus filter, EN 141. When RPE is used a face piece Fit Test should be conducted

Skin/Body

Long sleeved clothing. Inspect gloves before use. observe the instructions regarding permeability and breakthrough time which are provided by the supplier of the gloves. (Refer to manufacturer/supplier for information) gloves are suitable for the task: Chemical compatibility, Dexterity, Operational conditions, User susceptibility, e.g. sensitisation effects, also take into consideration the specific local conditions under which the product is used, such as the danger of cuts, abrasion. gloves with care avoiding skin contamination.

Environmental

Prevent product from entering drains.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

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

Language Code
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Physical State
Liquid
Physical State Data
liquid
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Appearance
Colorless
Colour
---
Colour Intensity
---
Form
---
Odor
vinegar-like
Odor Threshold
No data available
Ph
< 2.5 (10 g/L aq.sol)
Melting Point
16 - 16.5 °C / 60.8 - 61.7 °F
Boiling Point
117 - 118 °C / 242.6 - 244.4 °F
Flash Point
40 °C / 104 °F
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
0.97 (Butyl Acetate = 1.0)
Vapor Pressure
1.52 kPa @ 20 °C
Vapor Density
2.10 (Air = 1.0)
Relative Density
---
Bulk Density
Not applicable
Density
1.048
Flammability
Flammable
Upper Explosive Limit
19.9 vol%
Lower Explosive Limit
4 vol%
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
427 °C / 800.6 °F
Decomposition Temperature
No data available
Solubility
---
Partition Coefficient
Acetic acid log Pow -0.2
Solubility In Water
Miscible
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
60.05
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
1.53 mPa.s @ 25 °C
Kinematic Viscosity
---
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

Stable under normal conditions.

Reactivity

None known, based on information available

Hazardous reactions

Hazardous polymerization does not occur. None under normal processing.

Avoid

Incompatible products. Excess heat. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.

Incompatible

Strong oxidizing agents. Strong bases. Metals.

Decomposition

Carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon dioxide (CO₂). Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors.

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

12.1. Toxicity

Ecotoxicity effects Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or that are not degradable in waste water treatment plants. | Component | Freshwater Fish | Water Flea | Freshwater Algae | | --- | --- | --- | --- |

Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or that are not degradable in waste water treatment plants.

12.1. Toxicity

| Component | Freshwater Fish | Water Flea | Freshwater Algae | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Acetic acid | Pimephales promelas: LC50 = 88 mg/L/96h Lepomis macrochirus: LC50 = 75 mg/L/96h | EC50 = 95 mg/L/24h | - |

12.1. Toxicity

| Component | Microtox | M-Factor | | --- | --- | --- | | Acetic acid | Photobacterium phosphoreum: EC50 = 8.8 mg/L/15 min Photobacterium phosphoreum: EC50 = 8.8 mg/L/25 min Photobacterium phosphoreum: EC50 = 8.8 mg/L/5 min | |

12.2. Persistence and degradability

Persistence Degradation in sewage treatment plant Expected to be biodegradable Miscible with water, Persistence is unlikely, based on information available. Neutralization is normally necessary before waste water is discharged into water treatment plants.

Expected to be biodegradable. Persistence is unlikely.

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

Bioaccumulation is unlikely | Component | log Pow | Bioconcentration factor (BCF) | | --- | --- | --- |

Bioaccumulation is unlikely.

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

| Component | log Pow | Bioconcentration factor (BCF) | | --- | --- | --- | | Acetic acid | -0.2 | No data available |

12.4. Mobility in soil

The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. Highly mobile in soils

The product is water soluble and highly mobile in soils, with the potential to spread in water systems.

12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

Substance is not considered persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT) / very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB).

The substance is not considered to be PBT or vPvB.

12.6. Endocrine disrupting properties

### Endocrine Disruptor Information This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors

12.7. Other adverse effects

### Persistent Organic Pollutant ### Ozone Depletion Potential This product does not contain any known or suspected substance This product does not contain any known or suspected substance
13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

Treatment

Dispose of in accordance with the European Directives on waste and hazardous waste. Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.

Disposal

Waste is classified as hazardous.

Waste Codes

Waste Codes are not product specific, but application specific. EWC
14

Transport Information

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

UN Number
UN2789
Shipping Name
ACETIC ACID, GLACIAL
Transport Class
8
Packing Group
II
15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What other names is Acetic acid known by?

Acetic acid is also known as: Ethanoic acid; Glacial acetic acid; Methanecarboxylic acid

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 appearing as colorless . It has vinegar-like odor.

What is Acetic acid used for?

Laboratory chemicals.

What are the hazard statements for Acetic acid?

This substance has 2 hazard statements:

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

What is the melting point of Acetic acid?

The melting point is 16 - 16.5 °C / 60.8 - 61.7 °F and the boiling point is 117 - 118 °C / 242.6 - 244.4 °F.