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Product Name: Acetic Acid Solution
Concentration Range: Greater than 10% and up to 80% acetic acid by weight
Common Synonyms: Ethanoic acid, Vinegar essence, Glacial acetic acid (when pure)
Product Use: Industrial processing, laboratory reagent, food additive (regulated levels), cleaning agent
Supplier Information: Company details, phone for emergencies and technical inquiries
Emergency Number: Local poison control or company 24-hour response line
Classification: Flammable liquid and vapour, causes severe skin burns and eye damage, harmful if inhaled
GHS Signal Word: Danger
Pictograms: Corrosive, Flammable, Health hazard
Hazard Statements: Causes serious burns to skin and eyes, harmful to mucous membranes, may cause respiratory irritation, flammable liquid and vapor
Precautionary Statements: Wear protective gloves, eye protection, and clothing; avoid breathing mist and vapors; wash hands thoroughly after handling; keep away from ignition sources
Acetic Acid: 10% to 80% by weight
Chemical Formula: CH3COOH
CAS Number: 64-19-7
Water: 20% to 90% by weight
Impurities: Typically none above regulatory limits in laboratory grade; trace metal contaminants possible in technical grades
Inhalation: Move to fresh air, support breathing, seek medical attention if symptoms persist
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, wash skin thoroughly with soap and water, immediate emergency shower if large area affected
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if present and easy, get medical attention
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting, rinse mouth, seek immediate medical advice
Most Important Symptoms: Severe irritation, burns, coughing, shortness of breath, vision impairment from eye exposure
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, protein-based or alcohol-resistant foam
Unsuitable Media: Direct water stream may spread product
Specific Hazards: Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air, fire can produce irritating and toxic gases including carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Full protective gear, self-contained breathing apparatus
Special Procedures: Cool fire-exposed containers with water fog, contain runoff to prevent environmental contamination
Personal Precautions: Evacuate area, avoid inhalation of vapors, use personal protective equipment
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into sewers, drains, waterways; contain runoff
Methods for Clean-Up: Absorb with inert material such as sand or earth, use non-sparking tools, ventilate area
Decontamination: Wash contaminated area with plenty of water after disposal of absorbed material
Handling: Ensure good ventilation, avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing, keep away from incompatible substances such as strong oxidizers or alkalis, use spark-proof tools
Storage: Store away from heat sources and direct sunlight, keep container tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated area, segregate from oxidizing agents, label storage zone with hazard signage, prevent accidental water addition to concentrated product
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne levels below exposure limits, safety shower and eyewash station should be accessible
Occupational Exposure Limits: ACGIH TLV for acetic acid: 10 ppm (25 mg/m³), STEL: 15 ppm (37 mg/m³)
Personal Protective Equipment: Chemical goggles or face shield, acid-resistant gloves, lab coat or apron, suitable respirator for high vapor concentrations
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands after use, avoid drinking, eating, or smoking in work areas, regularly inspect PPE for damage
Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid, pungent vinegar-like odor
Odor Threshold: Around 0.48 ppm
pH: Typically between 2.2 and 3.0 at concentrations in this range
Melting Point/Freezing Point: Depends on water content; pure: 16.7°C
Initial Boiling Point and Range: 100–118°C (mixture varies by concentration)
Flash Point: 39°C – 43°C (open cup, for 80% aqueous solution)
Evaporation Rate: Slower than water, increases with temperature
Flammability: Flammable above 10% concentration
Upper/Lower Flammable Limits: Lower approx. 4%, upper approx. 16% (by volume in air)
Vapor Pressure: Increases with temperature, approximately 11 mmHg at 20°C for a 10% solution
Relative Density: 1.01–1.06 (varies with concentration)
Solubility: Miscible in water
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): -0.17
Auto-ignition Temperature: 485°C
Decomposition Temperature: Above 440°C significant decomposition
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and recommended storage
Reactivity: Reactive with strong oxidizers, strong bases, reacts violently with chromic acid, generates heat with water addition to concentrated acid
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide under combustion
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Risk of polymerization is low, can react with metals to form hydrogen gas
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, sparks, open flames, contact with incompatible materials
Acute Toxicity (Oral, Rat): LD50 3,310 mg/kg
Acute Toxicity (Dermal, Rabbit): LD50 1,060 μL/kg
Inhalation Toxicity: Irritant to respiratory tract, high concentrations may cause lung edema
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Causes severe burns, blisters
Eye Damage/Irritation: Causes blindness if untreated due to corneal injury
Chronic Exposure: Chronic contact may cause dermatitis, erosive gastric effects possible from ingestion
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin/eye contact, ingestion
Symptoms: Sore throat, cough, burning sensation, abdominal pain, blurred vision, severe irritation or burns
Ecotoxicity: Harmful to aquatic organisms, large releases alter local pH and threaten aquatic life
Persistence and Degradability: Readily biodegradable by natural processes
Bioaccumulation Potential: Low (log Kow -0.17)
Mobility in Soil: Highly mobile, partitions into groundwater
Other Adverse Effects: Acidification of soil and water, potentially hazardous in concentrated spills to local ecosystems
Waste Treatment Methods: Small amounts neutralized with base then flushed with plenty of water to drain, large volumes require licensed disposal facility
Container Disposal: Rinse and dispose as hazardous waste according to local regulations
Environmental Precautions: Avoid unneutralized disposal into drains, soil, or surface waters
Special Instructions: Dispose in accordance with all local, regional, national, and international regulations
UN Number: 2790
Proper Shipping Name: Acetic acid solution
Transport Hazard Class: 8 (corrosive), 3 (flammable liquid for >10% solutions)
Packing Group: II or III (depends on concentration)
Labels Required: Corrosive, Flammable
Environmental Hazards: Not classified as marine pollutant, avoid release during transport
Special Precautions: Keep away from incompatible materials and ignition sources, ensure container integrity, comply with regulations for road, rail, air, and sea transport
OSHA: Regulated hazardous substance
TSCA: Acetic acid listed
REACH: Substance registered, harmonized classification
SARA Title III: Not specifically listed as extremely hazardous, but considered hazardous chemical
WHMIS (Canada): Classified as corrosive, flammable
Other Regulatory Listings: Subject to transport, workplace, and environmental regulations in most jurisdictions, local workplace labeling required, storage volumes may trigger reporting thresholds
