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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
695092

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
64-19-7 Check regulations →

Identified Uses

Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances

Manufacturers & Suppliers

S

Sigma-Aldrich Inc.

manufacturer

3050 SPRUCE ST, ST. LOUIS MO 63103, UNITED STATES

+1 314 771-5765

Emergency Contacts

CHEMTREC

800-424-9300

24 Hours/day; 7 Days/week

CHEMTREC

+1-703-527-3887

24 Hours/day; 7 Days/week

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/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking.
P233 Keep container tightly closed.
P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment.
P242 Use only non-sparking tools.
P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
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/ shower.
P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.
P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

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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 64-19-7 100% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

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

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

Ingestion

make victim drink water (two glasses at most), avoid vomiting (risk of perforation). Call a physician immediately. Do not attempt to neutralise.

Immediate Medical Attention

Call a physician immediately. Immediately call in ophthalmologist. Call a physician immediately.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Specific hazards

Carbon oxides. Combustible. Vapors 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

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

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

Do not breathe vapors, aerosols. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. 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. Clean up affected area.

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

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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

Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance.

Storage

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

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. Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Hands

Full contact: Material: butyl-rubber, Minimum layer thickness: 0.7 mm, Break through time: 480 min, Material tested: Butoject® (KCL 898). Splash contact: Material: Latex gloves, Minimum layer thickness: 0.6 mm, Break through time: 30 min, Material tested: Lapren® (KCL 706 / Aldrich Z677558, Size M). 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 EN374 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.

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

Language Code
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Physical State
liquid
Physical State Data
liquid
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Appearance
colorless
Colour
colorless
Colour Intensity
---
Form
liquid
Odor
stinging
Odor Threshold
0.2 ppm
Ph
2.5 at 50 g/l at 20 °C (68 °F)
Melting Point
16.2 °C (61.2 °F) - lit.
Boiling Point
117 - 118 °C 243 - 244 °F - lit.
Flash Point
39 °C (102 °F) - closed cup
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
No data available
Vapor Pressure
20.79 hPa at 25 °C (77 °F)
Vapor Density
2.07
Relative Density
---
Bulk Density
---
Density
1.049 g/cm³ at 25 °C (77 °F) - lit.
Flammability
Not applicable
Upper Explosive Limit
19.9 % (V)
Lower Explosive Limit
4 % (V)
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
463 °C (865 °F)
Decomposition Temperature
Distillable in an undecomposed state at normal pressure.
Solubility
---
Partition Coefficient
log Pow: -0.17 at 25 °C (77 °F) - Bioaccumulation is not expected., (ECHA)
Solubility In Water
602.9 g/l at 25 °C (77 °F) at 1,013 hPa - completely soluble
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
---
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
---
Kinematic Viscosity
1.17 mm²/s at 20 °C (68 °F) -
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

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

Reactivity

Vapor/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

various metals

Decomposition

In the event of fire: see section 5

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

12.1 Toxicity

Toxicity to fish semi-static test LC50 - Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout) - > 1,000 mg/l - 96 h (OECD Test Guideline 203) Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates static test EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - > 1,000 mg/l - 48 h (OECD Test Guideline 202) Toxicity to algae static test EC50 - Skeletonema costatum - > 1,000 mg/l - 72 h (ISO 10253) Toxicity to bacteria EC5 - Pseudomonas putida - 2,850 mg/l - 16 h Remarks: neutral (maximum permissible toxic concentration) (Lit.) microtox test EC50 - Photobacterium phosphoreum - 11 mg/l - 15 min Remarks: (IUCLID)

12.2 Persistence and degradability

Biodegradability Result: 99 % - Readily biodegradable. (OECD Test Guideline 301D) Remarks: (HSDB) SIGALD - 695092 Page 10 of 12 Result: 95 % - Readily eliminated from water (OECD Test Guideline 302B) Biochemical Oxygen 880 mg/g Demand (BOD) Remarks: (Lit.) Ratio BOD/ThBOD 76 % Remarks: (IUCLID)

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

No data available

12.4 Mobility in soil

No data available

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted

PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted

12.6 Endocrine disrupting properties

No data available

12.7 Other adverse effects

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

Treatment

Waste material must be disposed of in accordance with the national and local regulations.

Disposal

Leave chemicals in original containers. No mixing with other waste.

14

Transport Information

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

UN Number
2789
Shipping Name
Acetic acid, glacial
Transport Class
8 (3)
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 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 with colorless color. It has stinging odor.

What is Acetic acid used for?

Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances

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 16.2 °C (61.2 °F) - lit. and the boiling point is 117 - 118 °C 243 - 244 °F - lit..