General Information: |
CAS Number |
64 - 19 - 7 |
EINECS Number |
200 - 580 - 7 |
Chemical Name |
Acetic Acid |
Chemical Classification |
Carboxylic Acid |
Synonyms |
Ethanoic acid; vinegar (a dilute solution of acetic acid); glacial acetic acid.
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Formula |
C2H4O2 |
Molecular weight |
60.05 |
Shipping Name |
Acetic Acid, Glacial |
Codes / Label |
Flammable corrosive liquid, class - 8. Transport category - 2. |
Hazardous Waste ID No. |
5 |
Hazchem Code |
Not listed |
UN Number |
2789 |
Description |
Colorless liquid with strong vinegar like odor. |
Product uses |
In the manufacture of various acetates, acetyl compounds, cellulose acetate, acetate rayon, plastics and rubber, in tanning printing calico & dyeing silk; as preservative in foods; solvent for gums, resins, volatile oils.
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Product Specifications: |
Specifications |
Limits |
Acetic Acid, Glacial, % w/w min. |
99.50 |
Heavy metals (Pb) including iron, ppm |
5.00 |
Boiling point, oC |
117 - 119
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Chloride (as Cl), ppm max. |
15.00
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Sulphates (as SO4"), ppm max |
15.00 |
Residue on evaporation, % w/w max |
00.02 |
Formic Acid, % w/w max. |
00.25 |
Packaging |
35 Kg. Jerry cans made of HDPE. Bulk, transport in dry and leak-proof SS Tankers / Containers. |
Application |
In the manufacture of cellulose acetate, acetate rayon; plastics & rubber in tanning; printing calico and drying silk; as preservative in food industries; as solvent and chemical intermediate.
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This information is based on our present state of knowledge and is intended to provide general notes on our products and their uses. It should therefore, not be construed as guaranteeing specific properties of the products described or their suitability for a particular application. Any existing industrial property rights must be observed. The quality of our product is guaranteed under our General Conditions of Sale.
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Material safety data sheet (According to 91/155 EC) |
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1. Identification of the substance / preparation and of the company / undertaking: |
Product details: |
Trade name |
ACETIC ACID, GLACIAL |
Chemical name/ formula |
ACETIC ACID, C2H4O2 |
Manufacturer / Supplier |
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Kanoria Chemicals & Industries Ltd.
3407 GIDC Industrial Estate, Ankleshwar 393 002 (Gujarat), India Tel:+91 2646 668801-04 Fax: +91 2646 251816 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Kanoria Chemicals & Industries Ltd.
A-304/305/306, Universal Business Park, Chandivali Farm Road, Off Saki Vihar Road, Near Kamani Oil Mills, Saki Naka, Andheri (East), Mumbai 400 072 (Maharashtra), India. Tel: +91 22 28470216, 28470217 Fax: +91 22 28470235 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Further information obtainable from Information in case of emergency |
Safety Department Tel: +91 2646 668869 |
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2. Composition/ information on ingredients: |
Description |
CAS Number |
EINECS Number |
Acetic Acid |
64-19-7 |
200-580-7 |
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3. Hazard identification: |
Hazard description |
Flammable, corrosive liquid. Causes serious burn and serve irritation to skin, eyes and respiratory system. Ingestion may cause burning of mouth and stomach, vomiting and loss of conscious.
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Chronic exposure |
May result in lung damages. |
Carcinogenicity (NTP/IARC/OSHA) |
No |
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4. First-aid measures: |
After inhalation |
Remove to fresh air, restore breathing.
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After skin contact |
Flush with plenty of water at least for 15-20 minutes. Remove and decontaminate soiled clothing before reuse. In case of severe burns, get medical attention.
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After eye contact |
Flush opened eye with plenty of running water for at least 15-20 minutes. Get medical attention.
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After swallowing |
Do not induce vomiting. If conscious, give water, milk or milk of magnesia.
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5. Fire-fighting measures: |
Suitable extinguishing agents |
Water spray, alcohol foam, and dry chemical powder,CO2
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6. Accidental release measures: |
Person-related safety precautions |
Proper protective equipment and respiratory system. Eliminate sources of ignition.
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Measures for cleaning/collecting |
Shut off sources of ignition, no flares, smoking or flames in area. Stop leakage, if possible. Neutralize spill with soda ash or lime; containerize the waste for disposal according to item 13. Flush the area with water and send flush water to ETP.
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7. Handling and storage: |
Handling |
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Information for safe handling |
avoid breathing vapours, avoid contact with skin and eyes.
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Information about fire and explosion |
Flammable liquid; vapours may form explosive mixture with air. Closed containers, exposed to heat may explode.
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Storage |
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Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles
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Store in tightly closed containers in a dry, cool, well-ventilated flammable liquid area. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.
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8. Exposure controls / protection: |
64-19-7 Acetic Acid |
PEL (OSHA) |
10 mg/m3
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TLV (ACGIH) |
Short term value : 15 mg/m3 Long term value: 10 mg/m3 |
Personal protective equipment |
Proper protective device. |
Respiratory protection |
Self-contained breathing apparatus with full-face piece, operated in positive pressure mode.
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Protection of hands |
Acid resistant gloves. |
Protection of Eye |
Safety glasses with face shield. |
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9. Physical and chemical properties: |
General information: |
Form |
Liquid
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Colour |
Colourless
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Odour |
Strong vinegar like odour |
Change in condition |
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Melting point |
16oC |
Boiling Point / Boiling range |
118oC |
Flash point: (CC) |
43oC |
Explosion Limits |
Upper 16 %; Lower : 4 % |
Auto ignition temperature |
426oC |
Vapour pressure (mm Hg) |
11 at 20oC |
Vapour density (AIR = 1) |
2.1 |
Specific gravity at 25oC |
1.05 |
Evaporation rate & Ref |
< 1 (n-butyl acetate=1) |
Solubility in water/ Miscibility with water at 25oC |
100% |
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10. Stability & Reactivity: |
This product is stable. Keep away from source of heat, open flames and other sources of ignition. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, metals, alkali hydroxides anhydrides, permanganates, peroxides, ethanolamines, and alcohols. |
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Dangerous decomposition products |
CO & CO2 and incompletely burnt carbon products in black smoke. |
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11. Toxicological information: |
Acute toxicity: |
LD /LC50 values relevant for classification: |
Oral LD 50 |
3310 mg/kg (Rat) |
IV LD 50 |
525 mg/kg (Mouse) |
SKN LD50 |
1060 mg/kg (Rabbit) |
INHL LC50 |
5620 ppm/hr (Mouse) |
Primary irritant effect: |
On the skin |
Strong irritant |
On the eyes |
Strong irritant |
Sensitization |
Not known |
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12. Ecological information: |
Environmental toxicity |
Data not available
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Environmental fate |
Data not available
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13. Disposal conditions: |
Whatever cannot be recycled should be neutralized with soda ash or lime, absorbed in inert absorbent, containerized and transferred to appropriate and approved waste disposal facility. Dispose waste, containers and unused contents in accordance with official requirements.
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14. Rransit information: |
Shipping name |
ACETIC ACID, GLACIAL |
UN Number |
2789; Class: 8 |
Packing group |
II, DOT Label: Flammable corrosive liquid |
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15. Regulatory information: |
Observe general safety regulations for handling flammable, corrosive chemicals.
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16. Other information: |
Kanoria Chemicals & Industries Limited provides the information contained herein in good faith, but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. This document is intended only as a guide to the appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a properly trained person using this product. Individuals receiving the information must exercise their independent judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular purpose.Kanoria chemicals & industries limited makes no representations or warranties, either express or implied, including without limitation any warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose with respect to the information set forth herein or the product to which the information refers. accordingly, kanoria chemicals & industries limited will not be responsible for damages resulting from use of or reliance upon this information.
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Department issuing MSDS: Safety Department |
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Date of Issue: 01-07-2012 |
Date of Revision: 30-06-2015 |
This document is valid for 03 years from the date of issue, and is bound to be canceled, if not revised on or before the date of revision.
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