CELANESE CHEMICAL CO.,(INLAND PKG,INC.-DIST) -- ACETIC ACID  -- 6810-00-275-1215
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ACETIC ACID
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-275-1215
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CELANESE CHEMICAL CO.,(INLAND PKG,INC.-DIST)
Address:1211 AVE OF THE AMERICAS
City:NEW YORK
State:NY
ZIP:10036
Country:US
Emergency Phone Num:NONE
CAGE:80447
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CELANESE CHEMICAL CO
Address:1211 AVE OF THE AMERICAS
Box:City:NEW YORK
State:NY
ZIP:10036
Country:US
Phone:212-719-8000
CAGE:80447

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

Ingred Name:ACETIC ACID  (SARA III)
CAS:64-19-7
RTECS #:AF1225000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:10 PPM
ACGIH TLV:10 PPM/15 STEL; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

Effects of Overexposure:SKIN/EYES:CAUSES BURNS.INHALED:CAUSES
    COUGH,CHEST PAIN,UPPER RESPIR TRACT IRRITNT,NAUSEA,VOMITING.

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

First Aid:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH SKIN & EYES WITH WATER FOR 15 MIN.GET
    MEDICAL CARE FOR EYES.INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GIVE OXYGEN IF
    BREATHING DIFFICULT.CALL A PHYSICIAN.

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

Flash Point:109F/42.8C TCC
Lower Limits:5.4
Upper Limits:16.0
Extinguishing Media:SM FIRE:CO*2,DRY CHEMICAL.LG FIRE:ALCOHOL FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:ADDITION OF WATER WILL REDUCE INTENSITY OF
    FLAMES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MATL IS FLAMMABLE.CONTAINERS WILL EXPLOD
    IN HEAT.CORROSIVE FUMES GIVEN OFF WHEN HEATED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:NEUTRALIZE WITH SODA ASH.FLUSH NEUTRALIZED
    SPILL TO SEWER WITH LARGE VOLUME TO SALVAGE TANKS.CONTACT
    FEDERAL,STATE OR LOCAL AUTHORITIES IN THE EVENT OF MAJOR SPILL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:ACETIC ACID FREEZES AT 62F,FORMING
    HARD LUMPS.STORE ABOVE 62F.KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED.STORE AWAY FROM
    ALKALI,OXIDIZERS.PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT GET IN EYES,ON SKIN,OR ON CLOTHING.AVOID
    BREATHING VAPOR,KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,SPARKS AND FIRE.

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

Respiratory Protection:FRESH-AIR MASK IN CONFINED AREAS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST PREFERABLE,MECHANICAL ACCEPTABLE
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:VAPOR-PROOF GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FULL FACE MASK,IMPERVIOUS APRON,EYE
    BATH,SAFETY SHOWER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SYNONYM:METHANE CARBOXYLIC ACID. F.P. = 112F/44.4C TOC

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

HCC:F6
Boiling Pt:=117.8C, 244.F
Vapor Pres:12
Vapor Density:2.1
Spec Gravity:1.05
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:0.97(BU ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:WATER-WHITE LIQUID;SHARP ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALI,OXIDIZERS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSES YIELDS CARBON
    DIOXIDE/CARBON MONOXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATE IN A FURNACE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL DISPOSAL REGULATIONS.

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