MSDS ACETIC ACID 30 %.

A Division of Campbell Brothers Limited ABN 92 009 657 489 7-11 Burr Court Laverton North 3026 Postal Address: P.O Box 118, Newport Victoria 3015 AUSTRALIA Telephone: 61/3/9250-1000

ACETIC ACID 30 %.
ISSUED: APRIL 1998

Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe Australia.

IDENTIFICATION

TRADE NAME : OTHER NAMES : U.N. NO. : CLASS : DG CLASS : SUB RISK : HAZCHEM : POISON SCHEDULE : PACKING GROUP :

Acetic Acid 30 %. Acetic Acid; Acetic Acid Solution. 2790 8 2R S5 III

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USES :

Manufacture of acetic anhydride, cellulose acetate & vinyl acetate monomer; Acetic esters; Chloroacetic acid; Production of plastics, pharmaceuticals, dyes, insecticides, photographic chemicals etc.; Food additives (as vinegar); Natural latex -

IDENTIFICATION

FORMULA : MAKERS CODE : CAS NO. :

CH3COOH. 64-19-7.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION/ PROPERTIES

Specific Gravity (20C) : 1.04 Melting Point : N App. Vapour Density (air=1) : >1(Heavier than air) Boiling Point : N Av. Vapour Pressure (20C) : N Av. Flash Point (PMCC) : N Av. Flammability Limits (%) : LEL: N Av. UEL: N Av. pH : N Av. Autoignition Temp (C) : N App. Viscosity : N Av. % Volatile by volume : N App. Evaporation Rate : N Av. Solubility in water : Soluble. (n-Butyl acetate=1) (Typical values only - consult specification sheet) N Av = Not available N App = Not applicable Appearance, odour : Clear colourless liquid with a vinegar like odour.

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Solubility : Miscible with water, glycerol & alcohol. Reactivity : Stable under normal conditions. Reacts vigorously with alkalies.

HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION HEALTH EFFECTS

No adverse health effects expected if the product is handled in accordance with this Safety Data Sheet and the product label, if applicable. Symptoms that may arise if the product is mishandled are: ACUTE EFFECTS SWALLOWED: High risk of corrosion of mouth, throat & digestive tract. EYE: Liquid or vapour may cause severe damage & may result in loss of vision. SKIN: Contact with skin may cause severe chemical burns & blistering. INHALED: Exposure to vapour may cause irritation of nose, throat & respiratory tract. CHRONIC EFFECTS Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause chronic dermatitis.

FIRST AID
SWALLOWED: Wash out mouth with water, give sips of water or milk to sooth affected parts. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Seek immediate medical assistance. EYE: Immediately irrigate with copious quantities of water for at least 15 minutes. Eyelids to be held open. Seek immediate medical assistance. SKIN: Wash contaminated skin with plenty of soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before re-use. If irritation persists seek medical advice. INHALED: Remove victim from exposure - avoid becoming a casualty. Remove contaminated clothing and loosen remaining clothing. Allow patient to assume most

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comfortable position and keep warm. Keep at rest until fully recovered. If breathing laboured a nd patient cyanotic (blue) ensure airways are clear and have qualified person give oxygen through a face mask. If breathing has stopped apply artificial respiration at once. In event of cardiac arrest, apply external cardiac massage. Seek medical ass istance.

ADVICE TO DOCTOR
Treat symptomatically as for strong acids.

TOXICITY
Oral LD50 (rat) : 3310 mg/kg Dermal LD50 (rabbit) : 1060 mg/kg

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE EXPOSURE STANDARDS

TWA 25mg / m3 TWA 10 ppm. As published by the National Occupational Health & Safety Commission (Worksafe Australia).

ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Ensure ventilation is adequate to maintain air concentrations below recommended Hygiene Standard. Keep containers closed when not in use.

PERSONAL PROTECTION
Avoid skin and eye contact and inhalation of vapour. Wear overalls, chemical goggles and impervious gloves. Use with adequate ventilation. Always wash hands before eating,
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drinking, smoking or using the toilet.

FLAMMABILITY
No known hazard.

SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION STORAGE AND TRANSPORT

Store in cool dry, well ventilated place in closed packs, either stainless steel or polyethylene. Do not store with incompatible products such as alkalies Defined as a Dangerous Good according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goo ds by Road or Rail.

SPILLS
Increase ventilation. Wear protective equipment to prevent skin and eye contamination and inhalation of vapours. Contain using sand or soil - prevent run off into drains and waterways. Use absorbent (soil, sand, vermiculite or other inert material). Neutralise with Sodium Carbonate or Bicarbonate. Collect and seal in properly labelled drums for disposal. If contamination of sewers or waterways has occurred advise the local emergency services.

DISPOSAL
Refer to State Land Waste Management Authority.

FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Non-flammable liquid. On burning will emit toxic fumes. Fire fighters to wear self-contained breathing apparatus if risk of exposure to vapour or products of combustion. EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use foam, dry agent (carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder).

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

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Product is readily biodegradable.

OTHER INFORMATION AND REFERENCES PRINCIPAL REFERENCES

This chemical is listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS).

CONTACT POINT Phone: (03) 9250 1000 Phone: 1 800 628 724 (24hr - Emergency Contact) This MSDS has been prepared from current technical data and summarises at the date of issue our best knowledge of the health and safety information of the product, and in particular how to safely handle and use the product in the workplace. Each user should read this MSDS and consider the information in the context of how the product will be handled and used in the workplace. If clarification or further information is needed to ensure that an appropriate assessment can be made, the user should contact this company. Our responsibility for products sold is subject to our standard terms and conditions, a copy of which is sent to our customers and is also available upon request END OF MSDS NO 316

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