Product Specification

Product Name: Chemical Formula: Molecular Weight: Pack size: Shell Life: Hazards Identification: Physical State: Color:

Glacial Acetic Acid CH3COOH 60.05 g/mol Bulk in tankers; 35kg in jerry cans. 36 months

Liquid Clear. Colorless. Danger! Corrosive Combustible liquid and vapour. Vapour may cause flash fire. Causes eye burns. Causes skin burns.

Emergency Overview:

Causes respiratory tract burns. Combustible liquid. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Do not breathe vapour or mist. Do not ingest. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling.

Routes of Entry: Potential health effects Eyes Skin Inhalation Ingestion

Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.

Corrosive to eyes. Causes eye damage Corrosive to the skin. Causes skin burns Corrosive. Causes respiratory tract burns. Corrosive to the digestive tract. Causes severe irritation or burns of the mouth, throat and esophagus.

First Aid Measures: Inhalation: if inhaled, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately. Ingestion: Call a physician or poison control center immediately. Do not induce vomiting. If victim is fully conscious, give large quantities of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If vomiting occurs, keep head lower than the hips to help prevent aspiration. Eye contact: Wash eyes immediately with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting the lower and upper lids occasionally. Get medical attention immediately. Skin contact: immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove any contaminated clothing immediately and flush underlying skin. Get medical attention immediately. Fire Fighting Measures General Information: COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID AND VAPOUR. Can form explosive mixtures with air at, or above, 39 C. Vapour is heavier than air and may travel a considerable distance to a source of ignition and flash back to a leak or open container. Vapours from warm liquid can accumulate in confined spaces, resulting in a flammability and toxicity hazard. Closed containers may rupture violently when heated. NOTE: The fire properties of acetic acid depend upon the strength of the solution. In concentrated form, its properties approach those of glacial acetic acid. Reacts with most metals to form highly flammable hydrogen gas, which can form explosive mixtures with air. Fire fighters should wear a positive pressure self contained respirator (SCBA) and full-body encapsulating chemical protective suit. Extinguishing Media: For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or alcohol resistant foam. Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers or disperse vapours if they have not ignited. Auto-ignition Temperature: 867-869 F (463-465 C); also reported as 516 F (961 C) Flash Point: 39-43 F (103-109 C) (closed cup) NFPA Rating: Health 3; Flammability 2; Instability 0. Explosion Limits: Lower: 4% (also reported as 5.3-5.4%); Upper: 16% (also reported as 19.9%). Special Fire and Explosion Hazards: Flash back along vapour trail may occur; eliminate sources of ignition. Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions. Empty container may contain explosive or flammable residue. Hazardous combustion products Oxides of carbon.

Accidental Release Measures Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Wear respiratory protection. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Remove all source of ignition. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Beware of vapours accumulating to form explosive concentrations. Vapours can accumulate in low areas. Environmental precautions: Prevent further leakage of spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided. Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up: contain spillage and then collect with an electrically protected vacuum cleaner or by wet-brushing and place in container for disposal. Handling and Storage Precautions for safe handling: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist. Keep away from sources of ignition. No smoking. Take measures to prevent the build up of electrostatic charge. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities: store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Physical and Chemical Properties Appearance Physical State: Liquid Color: Colorless Odour pH BP/ BP range MP/ MP Range Freezing Point Vapor Pressure Vapor Density SG/ Density Solubility Pungent 2.4 117.0 118.0 C 16.2 C 16.7 C 11.4 mmHg 2.07 g/L 1.049 g/cm3 Solubility in Water: Miscible

Other Solvents: Glycerol, Acetone and Benzene Miscible with alcohol

Regulatory Information This product has been classified in accordance with hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all the information required by the Controlled Products Regulations. WHMIS (Canada) Status: controlled WHMIS (Canada) Hazard Classification: B/3, E SARA 311-312 Hazard Classification(s): immediate (acute) health hazard fire hazard US EPCRA (SARA Title III) Section 313 - Toxic Chemical List ---- NONE OSHA: hazardous TSCA (US Toxic Substances Control Act): This product is listed on the TSCA inventory. Any impurities present in this product are exempt from listing. DSL (Canadian Domestic Substances List) and CEPA (Canadian Environmental Protection Act): This product is listed on the DSL. Any impurities present in this product are exempt from listing. AICS / NICNAS (Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances and National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme): This product is listed on AICS or otherwise complies with NICNAS. MITI (Japanese Handbook of Existing and New Chemical Substances): This product is listed in the Handbook or has been approved in Japan by new substance notification. ECL (Korean Toxic Substances Control Act): This product is listed on the Korean inventory or

otherwise complies with the Korean Toxic Substances Control Act. Philippines Inventory (PICCS) : complies with PICCS. Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China: All components of this product are listed on the Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China (IECSC) This product is listed on the Philippine Inventory or otherwise