EM DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS INC -- ETHANOIC ACID;GLACIAL ACETIC ACID -- 6810-00-275-1215 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ETHANOIC ACID;GLACIAL ACETIC ACID
MSDS Date:01/10/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-275-1215
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:EM DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS INC
Address:480 DEMOCRAT RD
City:GIBBSTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:08027
Country:US
Info Phone Num:609-354-9200
Emergency Phone Num:609-354-9200 800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:0GDF9
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:EM SCIENCE, A DIVISION OF EM INDUSTRIES
Address:480 DEMOCRAT RD
Box:70
City:GIBBSTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:08027
Country:US
Phone:856-423-6300
CAGE:0GDF9

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:ACETIC ACID  (SARA III)
CAS:64-19-7
RTECS #:AF1225000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:10 PPM
ACGIH TLV:10 PPM/15 STEL; 9394
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD 50 ORAL RAT IS 3310 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HEALTH HAZARDS: ACUTE: SEVERE
    IRRITATION AND BURNS. MAY CAUSE PERMANENT EYE DAMAGE. CHRONIC: LUNG
    DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE INGREDIENTS IN THIS PRODUCT
    IS LISTED BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN: SEVERE IRRITATION AND BURNS.
    INHALATION: SEVERE IRRITATION TO RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. INGESTION:
    SEVERE BURNING TO MOUTH AND STOMACH, NAUSEA, VOMITING, LOSS OF
    CONSCIOUSNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS WITH PREEXISTING EYE,
    SKIN OR RESPIRATORY DISEASES MAY BE MORE AT RISK BY EXPOSURE TO
    THIS PRODUCT.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES
    WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES.SEE DOCTOR.
    INHALATION: REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR.GIVE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED.
    SEE DOCTOR. I NGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE WATER, MILK OR
    MILK OF MAGNESIA. SEE DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY. NOTHING BY MOUTH IF
    UNCONSCIOUS.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:109F,43C
Lower Limits:5.4
Upper Limits:16.0
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
    CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
    FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
    HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS. COMBUSTIBLE AND
    CORROSIVE VAPORS. FIGHT FIRE FROM DISTANCE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE PERSONNEL. ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES.
    VENTILATE AREA. WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS. NEUTRALIZE SPILL. ABSORB IN INERT MATERIAL AND
    PLACE IN APPROPIATE D ISPOSAL CONTAINER AND COVER. FLUSH AREAWITH
    WATER
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH OR LIME.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
    AREA. FLAMMABLE LIQUID STORAGE AREA OR CABINET. KEEP CONTAINERS
    TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:AVOID EYE AND SKIN CONTACT. DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR SCBA AS
    APPROPIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST
    VENTILATION TO KEEP EXPOSURE LEVELS BELOW PEL.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE
    EXPOSURE FROM PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT. EYE BATH AND SAFETY
    SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
    EATING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:F6
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:244F,118C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:62.0F,16.7C
Vapor Pres:11.4
Vapor Density:2.07
Spec Gravity:1.049
pH:2.4
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.97 (BUTYL ACETATE = 1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID, PUNGENT ODOR,
    CHARACTERISTIC OF VINEGAR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS SUCH AS CHROMIC ACID, SODIUM PEROXIDE, NITRIC
    ACID, METALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES AND OTHER SOURCES
    OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE,
    INCOMPLETELY BURNED CARBON PRODUCTS.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
    DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
    REGULATIONS. EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER D001, D002 (IGNITABLE,
    CORROSIVE WASTE).

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